Federal Pacific panels have a history of fire concerns. They were installed into houses build between the 1950’s-1980’s. These panels should be evaluated for replacement by a licensed electrician and home buyers should talk with their insurance company about insurability of the house.

Zinsco/Sylvania panels have a history of failure to trip issues leading to fire concerns. These panels should be evaluated for replacement by a licensed electrician and home buyers should talk with their insurance company about insurability of the house.

Polybutylene Pipes were used in homes in the 1970s-1990s. They can be identified by the gray color and “PB” writing on the tag of the pipes. The plumbing has a history of failing at the connectors and as a result, creating leaks in a home. We recommend the homeowner contact a licensed plumber to assess this type of plumbing. For more info please visit https://www.nachi.org/pb.htm

Aluminum will become defective faster than copper due to certain qualities inherent in the metal. Neglected connections in outlets, switches and light fixtures containing aluminum wiring become increasingly dangerous over time. Poor connections cause wiring to overheat, creating a potential fire hazard

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Above is a general lifespan expectancy of many items in your house. Remember many of these items in your house will last longer with annual maintenance!