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A warranty is a type of guarantee that a manufacturer or similar party makes regarding the condition of its product. It also refers to the terms and situations in which repairs or exchanges will be made in the event that the product does not function as originally described or intended. 

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Water in a building that could be the result of holes, damaged walls, poor building design, or even leaky water pipes. 

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Potable water, also known as drinking water, comes from surface and ground sources and is treated to levels that meet state and federal standards for consumption. 

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Water quality testing is a specialized but simple test that checks a home's water supply for contaminants and pollutants, such as chlorine, lead, and coliform bacteria. Testing can also reveal chemical imbalances of the pH, and other attributes, such as hardness. Testing ensures that the home's water is potable and safe for everyday use. 

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Water testing is a broad description for various procedures used to analyze water quality. Millions of water quality tests are carried out daily to fulfill regulatory requirements and to maintain safety. 

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WDI stands for Wood Destroying Insects. These are commonly referred to as termite inspections.

A WDI Inspection is a written report of an inspection on a home, where visible and accessible evidence of infestation or damage by wood destroying insects is documented. 

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Commonly referred to as a "termite inspection," WDO stands for "wood-destroying organism," and a proper WDO inspection looks for evidence of infestation by termites (both subterranean and dry wood types), wood decay, wood devouring beetles, as well as evidence of past infestations, damage to wood, or conditions conducive to infestation; and evidence of past treatments. 

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Typically a mechanical inspection will comprise of a full system check, pressure switch check, air charge/ pressure balance, performance check of the pump and motor, general system inspection on mechanical equipment, efficiency check, and inspect the integrity of the well seal complete with detailed system recommendation and results. 

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A WQI test is a test that measures the presence and amount of certain germs in water. In most cases, the presence of WQIs is not the cause of sickness; however, they are easy to test for and their presence may indicate the presence of sewage and other disease-causing germs from human and/or animal feces. 

Examples of water quality indicators and contaminants:

• Total Coliforms

• Fecal Coliforms / Escherichia coli (E. coli)

• pH

• Nitrate

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

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A wind mitigation inspection (also called a windstorm mitigation inspection) is where a certified inspector looks over a property for specific weather withstanding features. These features can be anything from door/window coverings to the way your roof is attached to your home and how your roof is sealed to prevent water from entering. 

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Preparing water pipes for cold temperatures while the house is vacant. This is a method to prevent serious damage to pipes.

Common Winterizing Practices:

• Turn off the water supply at the main valve - or if the home is on a well, turn the breaker off to the pump

• Drain the waterlines

• Insulate the pipes

• Turn the heat down, but don't turn the heat off

• Unplug appliances

• Take out the trash

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