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| Testing, inspection, analysis, or opinion of condition or function of free-standing appliances such as washers and dryers is not within the scope of a home inspection. They are considered personal property even when they convey with real estate. This means that the washer and dryer are not turned on, inspected, or tested, so Client should inspect the washer and dryer to ensure Client’s satisfaction. Although the garage is typically the number one area where problems occur due to the location of the furnace, water heater, gas storage containers, and dangerous tools and appliances (pruning shears, leaf blower, lawn mower, etc)., the laundry area probably has the potential to cause more problems on a daily basis. Therefore, we’ll discuss this vital part of our home in greater detail. |
Dryer flues
Moisture damage and lint fires can result from improper dryer venting. Dryer lint, when dry, is a highly flammable material, and the dryer flue can become very hot, possibly resulting in lint fires and flue fires. Dryer lint, when wet, is very absorbent. So a distribution of lint in some areas, like the foundation crawl space, can cause extensive moisture damage very quickly. 
Accumulation of lint in the foundation crawl space. |
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