by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 6, 2015 | Furnace Filter
Why do you need a furnace filter? Furnace filters are the main source of protection for the furnace. Furnace filters also clean the air that you are breathing in. Depending on the type of the filter, it can remove lint, pollen, mold spores, animal dander, and possibly...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 22, 2015 | Home Inspection Tips, Infrared (IR), Inspections, Pictures, Pristine Home Inspections, Uncategorized, Water Heaters
What is the difference between boiler radiant heating and electric radiant heat? While the main difference is the source of the heat, water vs. electric, there are many more subtle differences that can determine which kind of heating is best for the room or entire...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 6, 2015 | Inspections, Pristine Home Inspections, Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Radon Testing in Daycare Centers, Uncategorized
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. What’s more, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths as a result of lung cancer each...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Dec 19, 2014 | Home Inspection Tips
Typically, people think home inspections are only necessary when you’re buying or selling your home. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Although it’s not necessary to have your home inspected each year, we do recommend having your home inspected every 2-5...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 24, 2014 | Choosing the Right Home Inspector in Mt. Zion, Home Inspection Tips
Once you’ve found the perfect place and have made the decision to purchase your first house, you may be at a loss for what to do next. Don’t worry; you are in the company of thousands of other first time home buyers! Hopefully you have surrounded yourself with a...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 11, 2014 | Choosing the Right Home Inspector in Mt. Zion, Infrared (IR)
Normal home inspections and home inspectors do not use thermal imaging, which is sometimes referred to as “infrared.” This equipment can be expensive but provides an infinite amount of information to help the inspector analyze your house. An infrared camera is able...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 29, 2014 | Choosing the Right Home Inspector in Mt. Zion, Home Inspection Tips
Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important purchases you will make in your life, but before you sign on the dotted line, you’ll certainly want to make sure things are safe, secure and in working order. So with that being said, check out a few of the...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 20, 2014 | Home Inspection Tips
Organizations such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) each hold their own set of standards, outlining a detailed code of ethics and professionalism. From issues surrounding conflicts of...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 13, 2014 | Home Inspection Tips
This is not the first time that we have heard that prospective homebuyers are more apt to purchase a home that has had a pre-listing home inspection but the American Society of Home Inspectors confirmed that. According to a survey conducted by the ASHI, 84 percent of...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Apr 14, 2014 | Home Inspection Tips, Water Heaters
Sometimes it’s hard to decipher whether or not your home appliances, such as your water heater, need a quick repair or a replacement all together. In instances like this, it’s best to listen to advice from a professional and call on the expertise of a licensed...
