Randy Funk Home Inspections

January is national radon action month. Did you know 2 out 5 homes in Idaho tested have unsafe levels of radon. Radon affects homes all over our state, and at elevated levels can be extremely dangerous. Be safe and get your home tested today call (208)-914-5793

Realtors, do you need CE credits? If so, join me next week Tuesday at Fidelity National Title Company (Idaho) in Meridian. We'll have food, drinks, and fun giveaways! Sign up information is below. See you there.

Join me live now on The HomeFix Radio Show discussing home inspections, future licensing for inspectors, new construction issues, and more!

Just FYI. Information on a new water heater recall below.

Info on Recalled A. O. Smith 30 Gallon Gas Water Heaters with Model Number G6-UT3030N Information on what to do if you own this Lowe's stores item, or similar Water Heaters. Think a friend might own this? Share this link! Together, we can make the world a safer place. [2018-11-08 Recalls]

This is great time to inspect your home or rental property for potential weather issues. Contact us for our Winterization Special! Enjoy the holidays :)

Here are 2 tips for improving Indoor Air Quality using your home’s cooling system from Randy Funk Home Inspections.

When the air quality outside keeps you stuck in your home, you may be able to effectively use your home’s air conditioning and filtration system to improve the air you breathe indoors.
1. Change Air Filters. The first thing you can do is change all your HVAC air filters. Although you may have closed your windows and doors, fine particles can still filter in through roof vents or small gaps in windows and doors, and of course, pose a risk any time you have to go outside. A clean filter will be able to handle the increase in particulate matter in the air. An air purifier with an HEPA filter may also help, if you have one. Some more advanced units even have air quality ratings to let you know how well the air is doing in your home.

2. Turn on your air conditioning, but close the fresh air intake. Running your AC will circulate air in your home through your unit’s filters, effectively purifying the air (this is why clean filters are so important). However, many units have fresh air intakes. Usually, these small filtered vents help improve air quality, since the air outside is typically fresher than the air inside. But during a wildfire, they can pour unhealthy air into your home’s interiors. To keep smoky air outside, close the intake using the damper. Typically, the fresh air intake will be located in your attic or ducted to the return side of the home’s central air handler.