Phoenix Home Inspection

Vacant Home Vandals

August 25, 2010

An all to common occurrence these days here in Phoenix is the vandalism and theft in vacant homes. Thieves know that these vacant bank owned homes are an easy target and take full advantage. Some of the more common items that we find stolen or vandalized during our Home Inspections in Phoenix are the air conditioners, appliances, built [...]

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Stop Those Water Leaks

August 25, 2010

One of the most common plumbing problems we find during our Home Inspections in Phoenix is leaking water faucets and fixtures. These water leaks may seem like minor problems but over time, they can add up to cost you allot of money not to mention the wasted water. Water leaks at plumbing fixtures are the [...]

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Air Conditioner Life Expectancy

August 16, 2010

Here in Phoenix Arizona an air conditioner (or heat pump)is an absolute necessity. As with any mechanical item an air conditioner will wear out over time. While it is possible to extend the life of an air conditioner well past the average life expectancy, it is not always cost effective to do this. With an aged [...]

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Water Heater Life Expectancy

August 15, 2010

One of the questions we get often during our Phoenix Home Inspections is how much life do the major appliances have remaining. While there is no way of telling exactly when an appliance will fail, below is a little information on water heaters and their life expectancy. Due to the hard water in most areas [...]

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Don’t Neglect Your Evaporative Cooler

August 12, 2010

Here in Phoenix we see allot of evaporative coolers or “Swamp coolers” during our home inspections, these coolers work by blowing exterior air over a moist filter pad and circulating it into the home. These coolers work during dry times but on humid days they are not effective. While evaporative coolers are simple in design, [...]

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Preparing for your Phoenix Home Inspection

August 5, 2010

Preparing for your Phoenix Home Inspection Now that you have your contract accepted for your new home here in Phoenix it’s time to get your home inspection performed. You are getting a professional home inspection right? Before your home inspection appointment there are a few things that need to be done to ensure everything goes smoothly. [...]

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Attending Your Home Inspection

July 1, 2010

Can I attend my Phoenix Home Inspection? One question home inspectors get asked often is….Can we attend our Phoenix Home Inspection? The answer varies from home inspector to home inspector but if the answer is no, you may want to reconsider home inspectors. Southwest Premier Home Inspection is always happy to have our clients attend [...]

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Pool Water Chemistry: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

June 22, 2010

Pool Water Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) – Total dissolved solids is basically anything in the pool water that isn’t the water itself. During evaporation of the pool water the only thing that evaporates is the water itself, all the additives, chemicals, dirt particles and everything else stay in the remaining pool [...]

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Current Special: $20 Summer Savings Discount

June 22, 2010

If you need a Home Inspection in the Phoenix area, Southwest Premier Home Inspection is currently running a $20 Web Discount. This discount is valid for home inspections booked prior to December 31, 2011. To take advantage of this offer just call 623-203-0106 and talk to our friendly office staff to schedule your Phoenix Home [...]

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Pool Water Chemistry: Total Alkalinity (TA)

June 19, 2010

Pool Water Total Alkalinity (TA) Total Alkalinity (TA) – To maintain proper pH of the pool water the Total Alkalinity must be in the correct range, the Total Alkalinity acts as a buffer or stabilizer for the pH preventing it from being volatile. If your Total Alkalinity is not correct, you will have a very difficult time [...]

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