• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Chimneys, vents, house insulation, and ducting. All furnace and AC systems for age, condition, and proper functioning. A/C units can only be tested when outside weather is above 65 degrees or damage can be done to the system. • Laundry room: Ventilation and dryer systems; leaks and potential fire hazards. • Bathrooms: Bathtub, shower, sink, and toilet inspection. Proper ventilation and plumbing. • Kitchen appliances (if part of the purchase): Properly working devices and correct installation. • Fire safety: Smoke and CO2 detectors in place and operating, fireplaces, and stoves. • Pest inspection: Presence of wood-boring and other insects, molds, and fungi if visible. • Sewer line inspection: Especially helpful for older homes where sewer lines going out from the home to the street get subjected to many forces by mother nature such as tree roots. It is becoming more and more common to see collapsed sewer lines in homes built before 1990 but even newer homes can see damage. (applies mostly for single family homes and townhomes but may also apply to some single family homes in a condo developments as well.) Radon has become more prevalent in recent years. It is the number 2 cause of lung cancer. Radon is a radioactive gas that can be harmful to your health at certain levels. It is a naturally occurring gas that comes from the breakdown (radioactive decay) of uranium. It is found in homes all over the United States. It is highly recommended that a Radon test be performed by licensed inspectors with the proper equipment to determine if
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