Inspections

Residential

New or Old All Homes Should Be Inspected

ASHI Professional Real Estate Inspections

Professional Inspections will reveal safety Issues and defects, having this information before you purchase, sell, repair or remodel can return many dividends, both financially and emotionally. That’s why a complete home inspection is such a valuable investment.

Here is an example of what we have found…

Plumbing: Non-Conforming plumbing components	Electrical: Overloaded Electrical Circuits	Attics: Under ventilated attic area.

With a reputation for thoroughness and reliability, our ASHI real estate inspector is qualified to assist you with all your inspection needs. We bring to you integrity, professionalism and the training required to complete the job.

Heating

Your Home Heating Diagram

The heat exchanger is the most critical component of a furnace. It separates the air which is being heated from the burning fuel. While the configuration of heat exchangers varies, a heat exchanger can be thought of as a metal box inside of another metal box. The interior box has fuel burning in it. The heat from the burning fuel warms the interior box. Air is then passed through the outer box where it picks up heat from the hot walls of the inner box. In this way, the burning fuel never comes in direct contact with the house air. This is called an indirect fired heating system.
 
Furnaces may fail for a number of reasons. Improper installation, lack of sufficient combustion air, a deficiency in return air, an over firing of burners, improper venting, humidity, dirty filters, or old age are just some of the reasons for failures.

However the most important item to take into consideration would be the heat exchanger. A cracked heat exchanger or hole in this component can lead to the spillage of carbon monoxide into the air being distributed through the duct work throughout the house.
 
Inspection of the heating system is part of a ASHI Professional Real Estate Inspection performed by our inspector.These types of cracks can leak products of combustion (carbon monoxide) in to the living space.

Radon

Radon Information

What is Radon?

Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water.The release of this radioactive gas enters the air you breathe, causing a potential health risk to you and your family.Radon gas can be found in just about anywhere. It can get into any type of building — homes, offices, and schools — and build up to high levels.

What you should know about Radon

• Radon is a cancer causing radioactive gas. You cannot see radon and you cannot smell it or taste it, but it may be a problem in your home. This is because when you breathe air-containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
 
• You should test for Radon. Testing is the only way to find out about your home’s radon level. The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing of all homes below the third floor for radon.
 
• You can fix a radon problem.If you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
 
• If you are buying a home. EPA recommends that you obtain the radon level in the home you are considering buying. An EPA publication “The Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide” is available through most State Health Departments or Regional EPA offices listed in your local phone book. EPA also recommends that you use a certified or state licensed radon tester to perform the test. If elevated levels are found it is recommended that these levels be reduced. In most cases, a professional can accomplish this at reasonable cost or homeowner installed mitigation system that adheres to the EPA’s approved methods for reduction of radon in a residential structure.

What are the Risk Factors?

The EPA, Surgeon General, and the Center for Disease Control, have all agreed that continued exposure to Radon gas can cause lung cancer.In fact, their position on the matter is that all homes should be tested for radon gas exposure, and all homes testing over 4pCi/L should be fixed.

How Does Radon Enter the Homes?

Typically the air pressure inside your home is lower than the pressure in the soil around your home’s foundation. Due to this difference, your house acts like a vacuum, drawing radon gas in through foundation cracks and other openings of your home. Radon may also be present in well water and can be released into the air in your home when water is used for showering and other household uses.
 
We offer only the best Radon testing solutions available today! Our tests are state licensed and performed by our professionally trained staff.
 

For more information on Radon please visit: Nebraska’s Radon Program Homepage

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