We want to help you understand how your home works. This information will also be extremely useful when reading you home inspection report.
ABI Home Services believes knowledge is the key to being a successful home owner. That is why we have provided you with the education portion of our site.
We want to change the culture of home ownership. It is our belief that if you arm yourself with the knowledge and understanding of how a home is build and finished and how the mechanical portion of appliances work, you will not only have a greater understanding of your home inspection, but a greater understanding of your home in general.
The following pages are for informational purposes only, and are not to be confused with professional advice. ABI Home Services and its' employees hold no accountability for the following information, including links to 3rd party websites.
Glossary - Learn the lingo. This is also a great reference to use while reading your home inspection report.
Foundations - Are the most important part of your home. You will never get a quality-built home without a quality-built foundation.
Electrical - Sometimes the thought of electricity scares people, but hey--knowledge is power...and so is electricity. Learn a little about it here.
Plumbing - There's nothing better than a hot shower. But have you ever thought about why or how that water gets hot--and why sometimes it doesn't?
A/C - Is anything better than A/C? But do you know how your air conditioning works? You soon will.
Heat Pump - It's A/C in reverse...really it is. The only thing better than heat is A/C...but perhaps that depends on the time of year.
Furnace - Normally these are gas or oil fired. Furnaces are great when properly maintained, but they can also be dangerous. Learn how to keep you and your family safe.
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