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Learn about home inspections with Bob Vila, including information about inspecting chimneys, foundation inspections, conducting home energy audits, and more.


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		Electrical Quick Test You can quickly test electrical devices to determine if they are working or not.
		Maintaining Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors are important safety devices that require periodic maintenance.
		Reading Appliance Labels You can learn a lot about appliances by reading and understanding the labels.
		Testing Appliance Fuses By design, the first thing to go in an appliance is the fuse so it should be the first thing you check.
		Testing Button Batteries Small batteries energize many household and personal items so keep them tested.
		Testing Circuit Breakers Circuit breakers are electrical safety devices that are easy to check and reset.
		Testing Circuit Fuses All homes have a safety switch in each circuit. Older homes use fuses that easily can be checked and replaced.
		Testing Electrical Cords Electrical cords are simple in operation and simple to test and replace.
		Testing Heating Elements Heating elements are found in many home appliances so knowing how to test them can save you time and money.
		Testing Household Batteries Small household batteries power many of our devices so it's important to know how to test them.
		Testing Motors Motors in many popular appliances and are easy to test and replace.
		Testing with a Multimeter Electrical tests are easy once you know how and when to use a multimeter.
		The Fix-It Toolbox You can fix hundreds of household things with basic tools.
		Using a Continuity Tester You can perform simple electrical tests with a continuity tester.

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