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

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!