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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2019
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.
Ask Expert Roofer, Plumber, Electrician
In this live Q&A seminar, we bring together top experts from the home inspection, roofing, plumbing, and electrical fields to answer your most pressing home maintenance questions. Whether you’re a homeowner, real estate agent, or just someone interested in home care, this seminar is packed with valuable insights on how to keep your home in excellent condition.
Topics Covered:
• How to maintain and extend the life of your roof with expert tips from a roofing contractor.
• Electrical panel upgrades and safety tips, including car charger installations.
• The dangers of Poly-B pipes and how to identify and address drainage issues in your home.
• Home inspection tips and how to catch potential problems early.
Featured Experts:
• David Asselin, CEO of Inspect Canada
• Matt Severson, CEO of Northwood Roofing Ltd.
• Marcello Di Francesco, CEO of Orlo Projects (Electrical Contractor)
• Preston Pilgrim, CEO of Your Guy Drainage (Plumbing and Drainage Expert)
Watch now to learn from the experts and get ahead of any potential home maintenance issues before they become costly repairs!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video for more helpful tips from Inspect Canada.
Topics Covered:
• How to maintain and extend the life of your roof with expert tips from a roofing contractor.
• Electrical panel upgrades and safety tips, including car charger installations.
• The dangers of Poly-B pipes and how to identify and address drainage issues in your home.
• Home inspection tips and how to catch potential problems early.
Featured Experts:
• David Asselin, CEO of Inspect Canada
• Matt Severson, CEO of Northwood Roofing Ltd.
• Marcello Di Francesco, CEO of Orlo Projects (Electrical Contractor)
• Preston Pilgrim, CEO of Your Guy Drainage (Plumbing and Drainage Expert)
Watch now to learn from the experts and get ahead of any potential home maintenance issues before they become costly repairs!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video for more helpful tips from Inspect Canada.
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What to Expect By Year Built Presentation
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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 showi...
The advantages and benefits of a pre-listing inspection for sellers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
How to Monitor and Seal Foundation Cracks
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How to Monitor and Seal Foundation Cracks
How to remove a garburator garbage disposal and finish the plumbing
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How to remove a garburator garbage disposal and finish the plumbing
How to replace a normal bathroom fan switch to a timer switch.
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How to replace a normal bathroom fan switch to a timer switch.
How to install replace an old thermostat to a digital thermostat
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How to install replace an old thermostat to a digital thermostat
How to pigtail aluminum wiring to copper
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How to pigtail aluminum wiring to copper
How to Fix a Slow Draining or Clogged Bathroom Sink
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How to Fix a Slow Draining or Clogged Bathroom Sink
I missed something on a home inspection
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I missed something on a home inspection
Loose Toilet? How to replace the wax ring and toilet.
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Loose Toilet? How to replace the wax ring and toilet.
Inspect Canada - New Home Deficiencies Presentation
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Inspect Canada - New Home Deficiencies Presentation
If i dont have experience in construction, would i be abke to understand how to do home inspection?
Absolutely, most inspector don't have construction experience and do amazing work.
@InspectCanada okok! Good to know, i only know of people buying the Inspect Canada franchise, do they offer any training or such ?
Ditto - this guy doesn’t know what he is talking about.
Love your videos
Hi, In the video you have joined Aluminum and Copper wire together without using AL/CU rated twist-on. Is that safe to do so? Does it not cause overheating and burning?
Thank you for the video. Saved me from stressing out and how to make it right.
Great job I like it and thank you very much. It helped me and also saving money
This guy looks like it hurts to speak English 😂 seriously the amount if concentration of pronunciation hurts my brain.
@@nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608 thanks for taking the time to watch our videos 🤠
What about a double tapped main breaker??
My Honeywell dial analog thermostat is so old, no wires are labelled. Any help for me?
I would try them in different ways and see what works. Sorry I can't help that much. Thanks for watching our videos.
Thanks!
Wtf could you possibly be checking in people Closet? Creepy...
That the door works great. That there is no mold growing inside or drywall damage. We make sure the shelving are secured in place properly. We look for pest droppings and a million other thing. Thank you for watching our videos and if you have any other genius questions please ask away.
😁🥰🤚👍👍thank you so much for this video and ,your time😅 very helpful ,blessings 🙏😁🥰🦋🦋
Thank you so much
New "aluminum" parts on electrical components aren't just plain aluminum but 8000 alloy or something like that has lots of other metals that stabilize it
Thanks for watching our videos
I can do in the panel site ?
Hi, in the panel, their should be an antioxidant paste at the breaker connection but for insurance purpose in B.C. the pigtailing should be fine. Always best to have an electrician doing it.
Hey man, if you really want to show your stuff, how about putting that screw in all the way and make it look like it's your own house.
My friend was complaining about the noise and asked me about so I thought it was a good opportunity to make a video about it. Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to watch our videos.
Excellent video, thanks for the help! Keep 'em coming!
Thank you so much
very informative i can’t wait to try it thanks so much 😊
Thank you so much
Thank you! Great video and easy to follow
Appreciate your feedback.
How do you put the elbow in backwards and make a video about it? Laughable.
@@bobcougar77 Hi, the elbow was already backwards when I got there, I'm only adding the sponge to quiet the system, I'm not there to fix the downspout system. Thanks for taking your precious time to watch our videos and to comment. Love your videos 👌
@InspectCanada despite your passive aggressive comments I'll go ahead and stick with my original assessment. Laughable.
Thanks for a great video. Can small roots enter the perforated pipe and create also a problem like the gaps between the old ceramic tiles?
100%, it's one of the reason why they get clogged. Thanks for watching our videos
have the same switch with the addition of the a neutral wire (white) where does that go?
I'm sorry, it's hard to tell, best to get an electrican there.
Ok
how to solve noise from rain at the up-spout point at the very top of the roof?
Thanks. You’re really helpful
Thank you for so much and thank you for watching our videos
Took me a minute to realize your video is reversed. Confusing at first to see the gold and silver on reversed sides.
A marrette? UGH!
The right one are easy to get and install by anyone. There is always something better out there but that will work. Thanks for taking the time to watch out videos.
Thank you so much
Great video. Im wondering if you would be kibd enough to answer a question about foundation drains in general. No matter what material is used, why do they not install clean-outs? Or at least pipe the downspouts into the drain to wash it out and then put clean-outs in them,,?? Im having a problem with mine that i shouldn't be having. Hydro washer can't turn a corner.
Hi, thank you for watching our video. I'm not sure when they started but all new construction have multiple clean out. Also many older place don't have a sump making it even harder to clean. If they can't make the corner, they might have to dig that location to restart from there. If there is not sump, the often have to dig a pit to clean the drain. The best is that when it's finally cleaned, add filters to your downspout to prevent any debris from going in. Hope it helps.
@@InspectCanada thank you very much. Yes very helpful..
Would this same method apply for light fixtures too? I wanted to replace a light fixture in the ceiling and I am wondering if it will have some aluminum wiring up in the ceiling or not. Also how long should the bits of copper wire you're pig tailing in be? Apologies if you mentioned any of these things in the video, it's quite loud where I am so I'm worried if I may have missed it or not lol. Thanks for such an informative video, will be very nice to keep in mind should I encounter any Aluminum Wiring.
It is best practice to do it everywhere including switches, lights, fans etc but not as necessary as the outlets. Most electricians would recommend doing it all. Thanks for watching our videos.
Good saying to remember, black to brass will save your ass
Don't do this!! get a co/alr outlet (made for both copper and aluminum wire) a pigtail just adds an unneeded connection. About $5 at Home Depot
The pig tailing is for insurance purpose. They will think that in the future someone may replace that outlet with one that isn't rated for aluminum. They want pig tailing. This might not be the case in your area but here in BC, it is the way to go and done extensively. Thanks for watching our videos
Wow. Something that simply shouldn't cost more than about 7-8 dollars!
it's pretty easy but for some of our clients, it's something they have never done and appreciate the guide. Thanks for watching our videos.
Ty for having this video it helps out a lot
Appreciate your feedback, thank you.
You should never leave exposed wire (whether low volt or high volt) after you've inserted it into the wire connectors. Cut wire shorter so that the insulation comes all the way up to the outside of the connector. This will not just avoid any shorts but also look more professional.
Thank you for the info and taking the time to watch our videos.
Totally skipped the part I needed. Trying to get the old disposal attachment off
You need to stick a screw driver in the collar part and turn it like a nut. I wondered that too at one point.
@@InspectCanadaappreciate it!
This was really helpful appreciate it
@@gammacrucis4322 thank you so much for watching our videos
How about when the receptacle has worked for years, then suddenly stops working, and you get a “hot/neutral reversed” reading?
@@J_Trask Hi, even though most outlets appears to be good forever, many will eventually fail. I think it's time for replacement. If the other has the same issue, then I think there is an wire issue. Also good to test with 2 testers. Thx for watching our videos
Did you change any wiring downstream from the outlet? If you put a new ceiling fan in or something there's a chance that the wiring was done backwards on that end.
Do we need to turn the power off to that circuit before installing the plate?
@@hannahb9156 Not needed.
You installed the elbow wrong, it will now leak. The downspout should be inside the elbow not outside
I'm not there to fix the gutter, it was already like that, I'm just there to quiet it.
How can you test with a light switch?
Hmm, great question. I don't think switches can be reversed.
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????
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our videos. Your videos are amazing, keep up the good work.
Do you have a link for that switch? I like that the on/off turns on, then the timer has a separate light.
Hi, picked it up at homedepot.ca
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!
Thank you so much for watching our videos
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?
Hi, I if it's an orange wire it is probably low voltage but I'm not sure. Best to check with an electrician. Sorry I can't help. Thanks for watching