fqp25 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I was wondering how much do other inspectors go into appliances. I can imagine each inspection might be a little different, especially for new construction and warranty inspections. But I'm wondering for the run of the mill pre-closing inspections. I usually go for the dishwasher, and washing machine first. Microwaves not all the time. Stove tops of course but older model electric ovens I'm a little cautious. Trash compactors, I've only had the pleasure of 2, and they were both broken. How about your thoughts comments or opinions? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I don't go into them very far. My big butt gets in the way and I can't close the door!!! [:-drunk][:-drunk][:-drunk] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Originally posted by fqp25 I was wondering how much do other inspectors go into appliances. I can imagine each inspection might be a little different, especially for new construction and warranty inspections. But I'm wondering for the run of the mill pre-closing inspections. I usually go for the dishwasher, and washing machine first. Microwaves not all the time. Stove tops of course but older model electric ovens I'm a little cautious. Trash compactors, I've only had the pleasure of 2, and they were both broken. How about your thoughts comments or opinions? Thanks... I test only the most basic functions of the following items and pretty much anything else that might stay with the house. That means running each item through a normal cycle to see if it does what it's supposed to do without leaking, exploding, or making too much smoke. I'm interested in determining whether or not something works, not how well it works. That's not possible in the context of a home inspection. In the kitchen: Range Indoor grill Fridge Microwave Disposer Compactor Insta hot Plate warmer Built in blender, can opener, etc. Laundry room: Washer (Unless it contains laundry) Dryer Built-in ironing board power & light. Bedroom: Sybian - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bain Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 But how do you determine whether the Sybian is performing to specs unless you actually . . . I mean wouldn't it . . . ? . . . Hmm, I'll have to think about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fqp25 Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 How much would you charge to re-inspect???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 We'll check the permanently installed major appliances, if they're not icky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I determine if they run, or not. If they're old & beat up, I tell folks they're old & beat up. If I didn't have to test appliances, I wouldn't even touch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 We do nothing with appliances. just "hook-ups". We are lucky that our market does not expect us to inspect them. We do note things like type of dryer hookup, range hookup, etc.. It is a good life! Of course we comment but don't inspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randynavarro Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Run em. Make sure they don't make real bad noises or smell. Boilerplate in my inspection report that states I don't test each knob and button and I don't test the efficiency or capability of each appliance. About the most extensive I do is usually open the toe-kick under the dishwasher - just two screws. Didn't used to do it and would like to stop but I can't justify stopping. I consistently find leaks, floor damage, rodent droppings or all three! Gives the client a nice assurance that I'm being as thorough as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 You know, Jim, I hear that Sybianese Liberation Army is looking for a new field marshall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Originally posted by Jim Katen Originally posted by fqp25 Bedroom: Sybian - Jim Katen, Oregon [:-bigeyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I must admit, I didn't know what it was, until Jim M put it in military terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Originally posted by Jim Morrison You know, Jim, I hear that Sybianese Liberation Army is looking for a new field marshall... Few people really know what provoked Patty Hearst's sympathy with the SLA . . . - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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