I hear this question frequently now. What I’m finding is that the home still ages even though it’s vacant. Mold also becomes an issue here in the south if the utilities have been off, even for a short time. It’s not uncommon during a home inspection to find more plumbing leaks, mold, faulty GFCI’s and [...]
Entries from October 2007
October 25, 2007
Why did you tell me to keep the dryer vent clean during my home inspection
Some clothes dryer vents need to be cleaned out. When the vent line gets clogged up with lint it takes a lot longer for your clothes to get dry. As a matter of fact, if the dryer vent line is clogged up you could actually have a fire. The Consumer Products Safety Commission states “The [...]
October 24, 2007
Hello world!
Welcome to Ellis Home Inspections “Ask the inspector” This is my first post, it’s time to start blogging!