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Risley Home Inspections
- Feb 25, 2020
Average Life Expectancies of Major Appliances
www.risleyhomeinspections.com When looking at a potential new home or even if you are a current home owner, being aware of the age of your appliances is very important. Appliances can be one of the more expensive repairs or replacements of the home so it is important to know the current condition. Although appliances can operate and run past their typical life expectancy, that does not mean they are operating efficiently nor should you trust that they are going to keep operat
Risley Home Inspections
- Feb 7, 2020
Testing & Inspecting Sump Pumps
www.risleyhomeinspections.com Testing your sump pump every once in a while is very important to know it will properly operate when you need it most. A sump pump is a key component in your home that helps prevent ground or rainwater from entering your basement and keeping water away from the foundation. Water from under or around your home drains into a sump pump pit, and is then pumped out and away from your home. Components to inspect: Sump pit/sump basket/crock Pump operati
Risley Home Inspections
- Jan 24, 2020
Air Admittance Valves
www.risleyhomeinspections.com Air admittance valves (AAV's) are mechanical plumbing devices that can take the place of plumbing vents. How does it work? Air admittance valves work with a sealing mechanism that is lifted to let air into the drain system when there is negative pressure and allow proper drainage. Positive pressure causes the mechanism to close so that gases cannot escape into the home. #AirAdmittanceValves are very inexpensive and easy alternative to installing
Risley Home Inspections
- Jan 17, 2020
What issues to expect to find in the attic
When potential #homebuyers are looking at a new home, I'm sure most - if not all - are not looking into the condition of the attic. That is the home inspectors job! Here are a few issues you can expect to find when your #homeinspector is thoroughly inspecting the attic. These tips can be helpful for home buyers or even sellers who would like to know what to look for before listing the home, to catch those issues ahead of time and make the home selling/buying process go even s
Risley Home Inspections
- Jan 3, 2020
Water Heater Maintenance
www.risleyhomeinspections.com Introduction Hot water heaters can typically last 10-12 years. With some basic maintenance once or twice a year, you can make sure you get the most out of your appliance extending its life expectancy and maintain its efficiency. Draining sediments from water heater tank: Overtime during the water heating process, natural minerals like magnesium and calcium form into sediment particles that will settle at the bottom of the tank. These sediments wi
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