Fire Rated Garage Access: Why It Matters and What Home Inspectors Look For

Fire Rated Garage Access – When it comes to home safety, one of the most overlooked areas is the door between the garage and the home. This entry point is called the garage access door,...

August 18, 2025

Dirty A-Coils in Air Handlers – Why It Matters, HVAC Codes, and Why Home Inspectors Call It Out

Dirty Air Handler A-Coils: What Homeowners Need to Know The A-coil (evaporator coil) inside your HVAC system’s air handler plays a critical role in keeping your home comfortable. It’s responsible for absorbing heat from the...

August 18, 2025

White Electrical wires used as hot wires and why

Why Home Inspectors Call Out White Wires Used as Hot Conductors In residential electrical systems, wire color plays an important role in safety. The color of a wire isn’t just for convenience — it tells...

August 17, 2025

Whole-House Surge Protectors

Whole-House Surge Protectors: Why They’re Required and Why Inspectors Call Them Out Many homeowners are familiar with surge strips or plug-in protectors, but not everyone knows that modern homes are now required to have a...

August 16, 2025

Two Ground Wires Under One Lug

Why More Than Two Ground Wires Under One Lug Is a Deficiency When inspecting electrical panels, home inspectors often point out a condition called “double-lugging” or “multi-lugging” ground wires. This happens when more than two...