Safety check: Make sure your home’s systems and structures are in proper condition
Darrel Jensen, a home inspector in Moses Lake, stands beside his home in Moses Lake on Thursday afternoon.
Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald
Ensuring all of the wiring and piping around a water heater is in proper working order is just one item to keep up with to prevent bigger issues.
Proper water drainage away from the home and from gutters helps prevent the ground around a home’s foundation from weakening or softening, potentially leading to bigger issues.
Darrel Jensen points to a weep hole on a window sill, which helps to release moisture and dust built up inside the window. These holes are often covered over by caulk, making it harder for built up dirt and moisture to escape.
Darrel Jensen holds up an electrical outlet tester, which he uses in inspections to make sure outlets are working and wired safely and properly.
Home safety is an important thing to keep in mind for homeowners, making sure all of the systems and structures in their home are functioning properly. An issue with one water fixture or electrical wiring in the home can quickly compound.
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