| Items
to Inspect |
What
to Look For |
Date
Inspected |
| Icemakers
and refrigerators |
Look
at water lines for leaks. Crimped lines
behind refrig. |
|
| Water
filters |
Look
for water leakage around tanks and
connections |
|
| Plumbing
supply lines |
Installation
of lines according to label or manual.
Cracks or splitting of hoses or water
marks. |
|
| Washing
machine hoses and clothes washers |
Proper
maintenance if cut-off valve is not
filling properly. Coupling assembly
attached to the hose is not splitting.
Hose has no cracks, splits or is not
crimped behind washer. Buy a
Reinforced hose. |
|
| Roofs |
Replace
damaged shingles and look for loose
shingles |
|
| Shingles
and vents |
Loose
or damaged shingles to replace. Vents
are attached properly to prevent
leakage. |
|
| Chimney
systems |
Flashing
is sealed and no cracks in brick |
|
| Siding |
Look
for deteriation caused by rot, mold, or
insects |
|
| Water
heaters |
Exterior
seams, drip pan, and water connections
show no sign of leakage |
|
| Toilets
and sink hoses |
Look
at hoses for cracks on toilets and
sinks. Toilets should be maintained if
failing to flush properly or returning
to proper water levels. |
|
| Proper
caulking of showers and tubs |
Repair
cracks in tile, check shower pan for
mold, look for buckling of walls. |
|
| Water
softener |
Check
connection lines |
|
| |
|
|
| Items
to Inspect |
What
to Look For |
Date
Inspected |
| Lawnmowers |
Leakage
of gas/oil. Muffler maintained |
|
| Vehicles |
Fuel
system not leaking |
|
| Power
tools |
Cords
are not cut or damaged. Plug-ins are in
good shape. |
|
| Furnaces |
Clean
filter regularly. Combustion chamber not
rusted |
|
| Water
heaters |
No
dripping of water onto heating element
and wiring from an air-conditioning
unit. Thermostat looked at if water
temperature not proper |
|
| Small
kitchen appliances |
Cords
in good shape |
|
| Cleaning
products |
Safety
used in mixing of chemicals and storing
of chemicals |
|
| Candles |
Do
not leave unattended. Safe location
while in use |
|
| Fireplaces |
Chimney
sweep periodically |
|
| Smoke
detectors |
Batteries
working properly |
|
| Washer
and dryer |
Lint
removed. Flammable items not in dryer
while in use. |
|
| Lamps
- Halogen lamps |
Protective
wire top. Be aware of items around lamp
while in use. |
|
