Our goal is to make sure each and every client is educated enough about the prospective property, they can make an informed real-estate investment decision.
Central Air-Conditioning System Inspection
“Clean the Exterior Condenser Unit and Components The exterior condenser unit is the large box located on the side of the building that is designed to push heat from the inside of the building to the outdoors. Inside of the box are coils of pipe that are surrounded by thousands of thin metal “fins” that […]
Building Orientation for Optimum Energy
“Building orientation is the practice of facing a building so as to maximize certain aspects of its surroundings, such as street appeal, to capture a scenic view, for drainage considerations, etc. With rising energy costs, it’s becoming increasingly important for builders to orient buildings to capitalize on the Sun’s free energy. For developers and builders, orienting […]
APC SurgeArrest surge protectors
Name of Product: APC SurgeArrest surge protectors Hazard: The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Schneider Electric IT Corp., toll-free at (888) 437-4007 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://recall.apc.com, or www.apc.com and click on the Recall link to […]
Biological Pollutants in the Home
“Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continue to be spent cleaning up pollution in the outdoor air. But air pollution can be a problem where you least expect it, in the place you may have thought was safest — your home. Many ordinary activities, such as cooking, […]
Waterlogic Recalls Water Cooling, Heating Systems Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Chiller-based water dispensers Hazard: The hot water tank can stop functioning and cause the machine to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Repair – Waterlogic is contacting its distributors and providing a list of affected units and all technical instructions and necessary parts for repairing the units. Consumers who have not been […]
Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Dolan Designs Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Name of product: Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixture Hazard: The fixture’s socket wire insulation can degrade and lead to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers. Description: This recall involves round ceiling-mounted light fixtures sold in satin nickel, bronze, polished brass, antique brass, […]