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Joseph Fleming III, PE – Owner – Home Inspector
Joseph Fleming is a licensed Home Inspector in NJ and NY and a Professional Engineer. He is a member/director of the Garden State Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
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Mike Hoyt – Home Inspector
Mike Hoyt is a licensed NJ Home Inspector. He is a member of New Jersey Association of Licensed Professional Home Inspectors (NJ-ALPHI). He has been in the construction field for over 20 years.
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Welcome
Welcome back to our seasonal newsletter! We hope everybody stayed as dry as possible during all the rain from tropical storm Hanna. In this newsletter we want to help you get your home ready for fall, and start preparing for winter. Now is the time to work on outside projects, because before you know it, it will be too cold. To help you get started we have our checklist. And we have a guest blog by Rochelle Dykstra.
This summer we made in onto Angie’s list! We are very happy with the good reviews we get and are proud to be a member of Angie’s List now. Our goal is to keep up our good rating. If you are a member of Angie’s List, we would appreciate it if you would write a review for us.
So let’s get that house ready for fall. Enjoy reading!
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| Want some ice?
 Even though it isn’t winter yet, you should take some precautions before hand. One of them is to shut down valves for hose bibs. Otherwise you might end up with a bunch of ice and some other, more serious problems, like leakage in the basement.
Picture from: ASHI Magazine January 2008
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| Fall Checklist
Now that fall is here, a few things you want to check to make sure your house is ready for fall and winter.
Use these checklists to make sure your house is ready for fall.
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Check
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– Air conditioning
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Cover top of unit if desired at end of cooling season.
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– Heating
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Schedule professional service; lubricate fan, motor, and pumps.
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– Oil heat
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Arrange for maintenance and oil delivery.
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– Humidifier
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Service, clean, and change water panel as needed. Switch duct damper as needed from summer to winter setting.
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– Duct dampers
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Adjust dampers for the switch from cooling to heating if necessary.
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– High and low returns
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Open low returns and close high returns for heating season.
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– Sump pump
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Test sump pump to make sure it removes water from the crock.
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– Clothes dryer
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Clean lint from duct and unit per manufacturer’s instructions.
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– Fireplace
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Check flue, damper, firebox.
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Outside the house:
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Check
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– Gutters, downspouts
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Clean gutters, and make sure downspouts are attached and extended.
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– Roof
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Inspect for damage; trim trees as needed.
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– Roof vents
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Inspect for damage or bird nests.
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– Chimney
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Inspect for damage to cap, flashing and masonry.
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– Exterior, general
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Check condition of paint, caulk and putty.
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– Weatherstripping
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Check and repair weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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– Exterior, grounds
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Check that grading of soil and hard surfaces slopes away from basement.
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– Plumbing
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Close outside hose connection shutoff.
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– Sprinklers, irrigation
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Drain and service system.
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– Room air conditioner
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Remove unit, or install cover.
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– Swimming pool
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Service and close.
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– Hoses
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Remove from hose bibs; drain to prevent freezing.
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Call Waterworks (1-800-378-4646) for plumbing, hot water heater, furnace, boiler and gas fire place service and repairs. Check the Waterworks website for coupons. They have a several maintenance special that runs most of the fall. Call the office to get more information.
Have you had problems with freezing water in your gutters? Do you have enough outside receptacles for holiday lights? Call Adam Tobia of Toby’s Electrical Service, LLC (201-930-1110) to install gutter heaters and exterior receptacles before the snow.
Need help getting your home ready for fall and winter? Call Angel Reyes (201-281-6172) Home Improvement for gutter repairs and exterior painting.
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| Guest blog featuring Rochelle Dykstra
Congratulations! Purchasing a house is the start to building a home for you and your family. Some of the first steps prior to moving in your new home might include painting, carpeting or new flooring, remodeling and then completing your home with new or stored furniture.
As you begin this new journey, I would like you to think about creating an indoor environment that is free of allergens and contaminants so that you can enjoy many healthful years.
Here are a few simple things you can do to Breathe Easy:
1) Start cleaning your home with Green Earth -Friendly products that leave no residues, or traces of harmful chemicals behind, especially if you have children or pets.
2) Use Eco-Friendly paints, flooring and carpets.
3) Incorporate a whole house purification system to ensure clean air, free of dust, bacteria,virus,mold and VOC buildup (esp. important if you are chemically sensitive)
As a Registered Nurse and Wellness advisor, I will be happy to point you in the right directions and link you to credible products and services so that you can enjoy the process of making your new house a SAFE home for you and your family.
Give me a call and get started to GREEN CLEAN TODAY!
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Thank you
Thank you for choosing All In One Home Inspection. We’re always happy to help you with any questions or problems. Please, keep referring us to you family, relatives, friends and neighbors. If you would like to read our previous newsletters, take a look at our website. If you have any suggestions for blog topics, please let us know.
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Our philosophy is clients for life.
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| Contact Info
All in One Home Inspection, LLC
35 1ST AVENUE
WESTWOOD, New Jersey 07675
201-263-0040
www.allinonehomeinspection.com
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