Add Weather Strip to Door

Here is a simple How-To video. Step by step on how to install weather stripping to your doors and windows Air intrusion is one of the most common items we find in an energy audit. This will not only reduce the amount of heat loss but also increase the comfort of your home. The payback for weather stripping is typically very short. Head down to the hardware store and purchase the necessary products to improve your home.



Now is the time to save...the longer you put it off, the more money you are literaly throwing out the window.


We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, be Green, increase your home's value, and be more comfortable. Premier Inspection Services LLC Hood River Home Inspection The Dalles Home Inspection

Home Maintenance Excel Schedule

Here is a link to a Home Maintenance Schedule that is Excel based. It gives you a basic checklist of items to be checked quarterly. Then a list of items to be checked for each season. This will give you a basic list to work from, you can also add additional items to the list that are specific to your home.

HOME MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (Click Here)

Customize this to work for your home.

We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, be Green, increase your home's value, and be more comfortable. Premier Inspection Services LLC Hood River Home Inspection The Dalles Home Inspection

Humidifiers

Forced hot air may become very dry and you may wish to add some moisture to it. This is normally done with a humidifier. When placing this humidifier you should not place it directly over the furnace heat exchange.

If the humidifier is not kept clean, or if water leaks it can flow into the furnace causing a hole and the furnace will need to be replaced.
It is preferred to put the humidifier on duct work away from the furnace. it is also preferred that you use the evaporation type of humidifier as opposed to the spray type, because the evaporator type is more easily maintained.

Remember, that all humidifiers need routine maintenance and checking, and that these are some of the most neglected appliances in your house.


We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, be Green, increase your home's value, and be more comfortable. Premier Inspection Services LLC Hood River Home Inspection The Dalles Home Inspection

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls have a high chance of settling, bowing, leaning or cracking; especially if the weep holes are too shallow. Weep holes allow the moisture that builds up between the wall and the dirt to escape.

Wood retaining walls can require replacing the broken or rotted boards, while masonry retaining walls can be much more expensive to repair; while you certainly can have them repaired you can also replace the broken pieces with Pressure Treated Lumber, simply because it is less expensive and more easily drained. Remember, proper grading behind retaining walls is essential.




We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, be Green, increase your home's value, and be more comfortable. Premier Inspection Services LLC Hood River Home Inspection The Dalles Home Inspection

Roof Maintenance

Most all roofs can, and will develop leaks in them; and a simple home inspection won't guarantee to find them all.

Leaks normally start as very small crevices or cracks, without the homeowners knowledge. In the early stages of a leak only small amounts seep through the crack, this is not a sufficient amount to alert the homeowner as it doesn't travel through all the layers of the ceiling.

It is recommended that you have your attic, and roof thoroughly checked twice a year for such leaks.

The most common source of leaks is flashing as they are often overlooked when repairing/replacing the roof, so be sure to inspect your flashing from time to time.


We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, be Green, increase your home's value, and be more comfortable. Premier Inspection Services LLC Hood River Home Inspection The Dalles Home Inspection

Smoke Detectors...Check Them Out!!

Well, we just sprung forward because of Daylight Savings. One thing you should always do is check all your smoke alarms and change their batteries. Listen to us on blogtalkradio.com and find out more about the smoke alarms in your home. Is it time to purchase new smoke detectors? Are your current detectors over 10 years old?



Here area a useful link from the State of Oregon when Selling Your Home:

What You Need to Know About Smoke Alarms Before You Sell Your Home

Check out our online radio show on BlogTalkRadio--Smoke Detector Safety

If you have older neighbors or family members, help them be more safe by checking their smoke alarms also.

Be Safe!!

The "House Detective"



We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, be Green, increase your home's value, and be more comfortable. Premier Inspection Services LLC Hood River Home Inspection The Dalles Home Inspection