fuses, visible wiring, type and condition, and other safety issues.
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Inspect chimneys, vents, house insulation, and ducting. Inspect all furnace and AC systems for age, condition, and proper functioning. • Laundry room: Ventilation and dryer systems; search for leaks and potential fire hazards. • Bathrooms: Bathtub, shower, sink, and toilet inspection. Proper ventilation and plumbing. • Kitchen appliances: Properly working devices and correct installation. Check condition. • Fire safety: Smoke detectors in place and operating in the correct places and numbers, fireplaces, and stoves. • Carbon Monoxide detectors: CO2 detectors in place and operating in the correct places and numbers. • Pest inspection. Inspect for presence of wood-boring and other insects, molds, and fungi. If the house you're buying has a certain age is worth to have a sewer line inspection to make sure the old clay lines have been replaced and roots are not intruding on the pipes, causing occasional sewer line backups. If you live in certain high-risk areas, it’s wise to order an additional service — for example, earthquake, tornado, or flood inspection. The specialist will help you to estimate the resistance of the property during natural disasters.
Your inspector may recommend you ask for a second, specialized
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