Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Components to a Home Inspection: Appliances

What is an appliance inspection?
To identify an appliance’s general condition, correct installation, and apparent function.

The home inspector shall observe and operate the basic functions of the following kitchen appliances:
A. permanently installed dishwasher, through its normal cycle
B. range, cook top, and permanently installed oven
C. trash compactor
D. garbage disposer
E. ventilation equipment or range hood
F. permanently installed microwave oven

The home inspector is NOT required to observe
A. clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation
B. non built-in appliances
C. refrigeration units

The home inspector is not required to operate
A. appliances in use
B. any appliance which is shut down or otherwise inoperable

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