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Inspect Canada is one of the largest and most positively rated Inspection Company on Google. As a solution oriented company, we not only show our clients the deficiencies that we found but also we show them how to fix them. You will find educational videos on how to maintain your home, how to make small repairs, and how to keep your house healthy and in top shape.
What to Expect By Year Built Presentation
Learn how to do your own due diligence when visiting a house during a showing just by knowing the year the house was built. Knowing what to expect by year built will allow you to see if the systems within the house such as plumbing, drainage, roof, electrical and much more has been upgraded or not. This presentation comes with a chart that you can download anytime and take with you to the showing. This presentation explains all the sections of the chart. The chart can be downloaded using this link: inspect.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/What-To-Expect-By-Year-Built.pdf
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The advantages and benefits of a pre-listing inspection for sellers
Просмотров 181Год назад
In a balanced or buyer's market, most offers will have a subject to home inspection. Knowing ahead of time what the buyer inspector will find allows the seller to make some repairs that otherwise could kill the deal and trigger renegotiation. Leaks, mold, pest activity, are some of the biggest deal killers and could be all dealt prior to receiving an offer. If the home happens to be in great co...
How to Fix Noisy Downspouts
Просмотров 24 тыс.2 года назад
Noisy downspouts are not an issue that we report during our home inspections but more of something we hear back from the client once they move in. We have clients claiming that they can't sleep at night when it's raining. Water dripping down an elbow or flashing at the bottom of the downspout can be extremely annoying to a point where people can't sleep. But like everything else out there, ther...
How to Replace Laundry Rubber Hoses to Steel Braided Hoses
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
Not everything on home inspection reports are issues, we also include a lot of recommendations and one of them is to replace laundry rubber hoses to steel braided hoses. Rubber hoses are known to split and create a lot of water damage especially in strata building where they could create damage on multiple floors. In this video, we will show you exactly how to replace them yourself.
How to Install a Floor Transition Strip
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
Very often, during our home inspections, we find loose or damaged floor transition strip. In this video, we will show you how easy it is to install with minimal tools and zero experience. A floor transition strip is always installed to separate two different floor material but often come off when they are not bonded properly or if there is heavy foot traffic. There is no point in hiring a handy...
How to Light Up a Fireplace
Просмотров 5932 года назад
During our home inspections, it is very common for our clients to ask us how to light up the pilot to use the fireplace and how to turn it off. In this video, we will show you exactly how to do so in a few easy steps. Gas fireplaces should be serviced once a year and the gas should be in the off position if not in use for a while. Gas fireplaces with glass front can get dangerously hot for chil...
How to Install a Smoke or Carbon Monoxide Detector
Просмотров 1752 года назад
Most homes we inspect do have smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors but most of the time they are expired. Smoke detectors in general are designed for 10 years and include a date on the side to show when it should be replaced. If you have any gas burning appliances such as a gas stove, gas furnace, gas water heater, or gas fireplace, it is extremely important to have working smoke and carbon m...
How to Install a Junction Box
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 года назад
Abandoned live wires under the sink is something we see far too often. It is improper, dangerous, and a shock hazard but luckily, a very easy deficiency to repair yourself. When a garburator or garbage disposer is removed, the electrical wire is often pushed in the back and abandoned. In this video, we will show you how to fix this electrical deficiency yourself with minimal tools, no experienc...
Install an Easy to Remove Access Panel
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
During our home inspections, one of the recommendation that we often have for homeowners is to install an easy to remove access cover for the water shut off. Too often, it's behind a screwed in cover that is difficult to remove. During an emergency, every second counts, and being able to turn off the main water shut off fast can minimize damage. In this video, we will show you how to install an...
How to Install an Outlet Cover
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.2 года назад
Of all the electrical deficiencies that we find during our home inspection, a missing receptacle cover is one of the easiest fix. Even though it is very easy fix, it is a very important to do so. Toddles and curious kids could stick their fingers in there and get a really good shock. In this video, we will show you how you can easily install outlet covers by yourself for a few dollars.
History of Perimeter Drains
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
Part of our home inspections is to evaluate the drainage system around the house. The perimeter drains are designed to remove the rain water away from the foundation. There are many different types of drains and in this video I will give you a short history of perimeter drains. Also know as weeping tiles, drain tiles, storm drains, foundation drains, and French drains. It is extremely important...
Asphalt Shingle Roof Maintenance
Просмотров 4152 года назад
When we walk the roof during our home inspection, we inspect many items including the roof covering, chimney, exhaust, roof vents, flashing, all roof penetrations, gutters, fascia, soffit. Most of the problems that we find on roofs are due to a lack of maintenance. If a roof is maintained properly every year, it will last a lot longer with less chances of a leakage. In this video, we will show ...
How to Monitor and Seal Foundation Cracks
Просмотров 9102 года назад
Finding foundation cracks during our home inspections is extremely common. In reality, most cracks are absolutely no problems but in order to know if it's active, it needs to be monitored. One of the best way to monitor your foundation cracks is to fill them up with an approved concrete sealant. In this video, we will show you how and what to use and a few reasons why you should do it right away.
How to remove a garburator garbage disposal and finish the plumbing
Просмотров 50 тыс.2 года назад
How to remove a garburator garbage disposal and finish the plumbing
How to replace a normal bathroom fan switch to a timer switch.
Просмотров 33 тыс.2 года назад
How to replace a normal bathroom fan switch to a timer switch.
How to install replace an old thermostat to a digital thermostat
Просмотров 60 тыс.2 года назад
How to install replace an old thermostat to a digital thermostat
How to replace a rotten post / column
Просмотров 6182 года назад
How to replace a rotten post / column
How to pigtail aluminum wiring to copper
Просмотров 62 тыс.2 года назад
How to pigtail aluminum wiring to copper
How to Fix a Slow Draining or Clogged Bathroom Sink
Просмотров 108 тыс.2 года назад
How to Fix a Slow Draining or Clogged Bathroom Sink
I missed something on a home inspection
Просмотров 1312 года назад
I missed something on a home inspection
How to Fix a Reverse Polarity Outlet
Просмотров 57 тыс.3 года назад
How to Fix a Reverse Polarity Outlet
Loose Toilet? How to replace the wax ring and toilet.
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
Loose Toilet? How to replace the wax ring and toilet.
Inspect Canada - New Home Deficiencies Presentation
Просмотров 3954 года назад
Inspect Canada - New Home Deficiencies Presentation
How can you test with a light switch?
Have you actually done this before or did you just happen to record yourself doing it for the first time ever. Putting putty on the gaskets that are supposed to be under the sink is wild. Also, sawing off a piece of pipe while rocking and grasping the drain pipe of the other sink, wow. If that wasn't bad enough, leaving that huge bur on the cut piece of abs and then smashing the collar on there and no extra twist. To top things off folks, putting abs cement ON THE UPC STICKER AND NOT REMOVING IT before joinint the two pieces together. What in the world did i just watch????
Do you have a link for that switch? I like that the on/off turns on, then the timer has a separate light.
How do you pigtail range and dryer?
@@jaspal9163 You don't, those are multi strand wires and are still use today with no issue. The only one is the single strand wire.
@@InspectCanada thank you
So what if I did all this, found nothin, and it still won't drain
it is likely clogged deeper down the line. Best to have a plumber run a line down the pipe to unclog it. You can buy a cheap auger or drain snake and try to unclog it yourself. Best of luck and thank for watching the video
oh man you take all the rings out from basket, they go under and up.
Realized after the video and didn't feel like re-doing it. It's been more than a year and not leaking.
My friend i have a tester like your ok my problem is the 2 orange light come on but the one in the middle is flickering wy
Hmmm I'm not sure. Maybe too many outlet on the circuit. We always carry a few of those testers to verify, they often go faulty. Maybe try another one? Would be a good question to ask an electrician. Sorry I'm pretty useless.
Mate! you socketed the bend the wrong way!......the bend should be female socket and downpipe male. The only thing that stops it from pissing water at the join is the roof below it......
@@paulnaumann1332 Yo, it was already like that, not there to fix the gutter, I'm fixing the noise.
And it is good
It's very simple and I like it
Great video!
I was changing an outlet and I have two orange wires. No black or white. How can I know wich one is the hot one?
Great video, TY!
No it's not. He did everything wrong
this was an amazing video
We're going to need a new item line for DEI hires/workmanship quality for after 2020
im having the same problem. i did the same thing except that i disconnected the plastic pipe that goes into the wall and there was nasty black gunk in the metal pipe thats in the wall. i tried cleaning it out as best i can, but when i put everything back together the water started backing up after about a minute or so. Any advice, need a lil help
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Thank you so much! I have these scrub pads in my kitchen so I'll be fixing my down spouts today. Simple & inexpensive fix fast!
This is an epic example how construction goods is totally lack of renovation and competition in the west. Imagine if this happens in China, a downpipe with built in noise cancelling will be everywhere the next day, so ubiquitous that if without you wouldn't be able to sell any anymore.
Thank you!
How much to charge for it
Reverse polarity....that's funny....so which wire is the negative and which wire is the positive?
There's no wire that's called negative or positive in AC electricity. The black wire (hot) switches back and forth at 60 cycles per second between +120v RMS and -120 RMS. The white wire (neutral) is 0v and is the current return to complete the circuit.
At 2:40 Remember *black to brass to save your ass*
Fun Fact: you can use Plumber's Putty on a wet car to deep clean it. I always use it before waxing. Check youtube for tips.
Is this code for US too
Hi, it's not about code, it's about the insurance. It's best to check with your insurance company if they will accept this.
Great video, thank you. I have a question/situation. I live in an older/1950's home. I have a receptacle/plug that i want replace. I got it pulled out of the wall (yes the power is/was off), there are 2 white wires and 2 black (not sure why there are 2 of each). The 2 white were attached on the silver screws on the left side, the 2 black wires attached on the right side. I always take pictures BEFORE i do or undo anything for reference. Now here is my issue/question, once i reinstalled the new plug, with white on the left, black on the right, my little tester is reading "hot/neu reverse". Now I'm no electrician, but isn't the white wire suppose to be neutral and the black hot/active??? Should I switch the white the the chrome and the black to the silver to correct this issue?
So sorry, I think it's best to have an electrician check it out. I'm not sure there are so many wires on your outlet.
I have the same issue and same year home.. they used to have 4 wire as one fee the next cable to the next ourlet or light
Replace why? How could you even plug the tester in a two prong outlet? Did you install a three prong outlet without a ground wire? That woudl be a code violation. You should use GFCI receptacle an mark it with "No equipment ground." Without ground reference the tester cannot tell reverse polarity. It is best to call an electrician. You have reached the limit of your knowledge. Outlets often have two of each as they pass current to other outlets.
Good Job! Thanks
Thank you so much
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Hi I need help with my kitchen sink
Why is the screw holding the drain on an angle? Drain sealing also installed improperly. Did not deburr his saw cuts, forced joints together. Please, consult a plumber before making a video. Let’s teach best practices.
I would 100% never do that but thx for watching our videos. 90+% of all deficiencies found on homes are plumbing related.
My P trap is clear and my pipes are unclogged, yet im having issues draining after laundry cycle… the water backs up and very slowly goes down… how do i speed this up ?
Excellent. Thank you so much. I’m 66 in a condo they want 1350 to remove the one I have. Absurd ! Especially now that I saw your great video. Thanks for taking the time to make that. However. My dishwater clogged at the same time. Will removing the GD , then allow the DW to finish draining ? It seems like is the GD was clogging my sink, that removing it would take care of everything ? If you know of another video to explain that please leave me the link. Thank yous SOOO MUCH
Awesome video, merci beaucoup!
Hiii...the bathroom sink is my house is clogged and after watching your video i tried to fix it but i couldnt unscrew the stopper....what do you think i should do?
What I don't understand is why I gotta do this every 4-6 months. The pipe keeps getting clogged up with nasty looking stuff
You can buy little filter that goes on the sink drain. Easy to clean once in a while and should keep your trap clean.
Good info. I would like to see how you cover the french perimeter drain (gravel, dirt, fabric?) and finish the whole job. Why does the water end up in a sump rather then being drained to daylight?
Usually insurance companies don't look inside walls or even open boxes
This is why we have arc fault protection today
This has nothing to do with AFCI. This is aluminum wiring and it's an insurance issue to the fact that it's old and it overheats.
Whew that is an old one
Mostly between 1967 and 1974
Other question: When replacing an outlet, if the black and white wire is put on the wrong sides, what will happen?
The video explains it. Whatever is plugged into the outlet will constantly be energized even when the power is off
@@InspectCanada Thar doesn't answer my question. Will it cause a fire if the wires are in the wrong place?
@@CoryHarris-qg8lq Hi, I don't think it can cause a fire but mostly a shock hazard and early failure of items plugs in those outlets.
@@InspectCanada Thanks for responding. I'm going to replace an outlet for the first time and wanted to be sure. Yes, it's color-coded, but I'm a little nervous.
Those screws are driving me a bit nuts.
Do you have to do this with copper clad aluminum? Mine house was built in 1971 and it appears to have copper clad aluminum. I cut the copper colored wire and it looks silver inside.
Great advice, thank you sir ! 😎👍
When you installed the new drain, you put the plumber putty on top of the rubber gasket and paper gasket. That rubber and paper gasket actually gets installed under the sink and only the putty should be on top between the new drain and the sink.
Yes, I've been told. It's been a few years and it still not leaking. Didn't want to re-do the video for that.
@@InspectCanadaso u just left it? Jesus...
I did this without the glue and they did indeed come out and that maddening sound started again. The down spout is already installed though, os I may just have to wait for a dry day and go up and glue it in up there. Will make note of the right kind of glue to get so I can get it soon at the local home depot. I used plastic mesh scouerers though, wondering if I should buy these more standard scouring pads.
Hi, it should wiri. Good luck
@@InspectCanada thanks. Just found out this morning that I'll have to be moved out to somewhere else in a few months. So I'll probably just keep shoving them up there instead of spending money on glue for it.
worked very well! thanks! can sleep peacefully now!
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Does a reverse ground on a surge protector always mean that it goes to the plug GFCI outlet would that be where I would look or is it possibility it could also be somewhere else
Hi, in most cases it would be at the outlet. Best of luck and thank you for watching our videos.
@@InspectCanada yep the white neutral was loose at the screw . Thank u
Hi , I noticed the Red wire from the fan switch is tied with Hot wire (black) from the source... Is it OK if I switch it the other way around?..I mean black from the source and black wire from the fan switch?
I'm sorry, it's best to ask an electrician for that. I wish I could help but don't want to give you false info.