Time for Winter Annual Furnace Service

Time for Winter Annual Furnace Service

We get our first real cold front this week and I am reminded that bi-annual service of your HVAC system is a good idea.  As I was working through an attic space a few days ago ran across a furnace flue separated in the attic. This was a foundation inspection, and I...
Things To Do Around Your Home to Prepare for Winter

Things To Do Around Your Home to Prepare for Winter

Its Almost Winter It’s fall and winter is fast approaching.  As a building consultant there are a few things I do around my own house that are commonly needed as winter approaches.  While I am sure that I could come up with a much longer list and then my wife...
Home Air Conditioning Inspection Basics

Home Air Conditioning Inspection Basics

By D.M. Robinson, P.E. When I first got into the home inspection business, it was with a company named Associated Inspection Services.  I was running a mechanical equipment installation/maintenance company called Triangle Service Company.  At that time an acceptable...