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Rochester MN Home Inspection Reveals Reverse Polarity
Reverse Polarity

Reverse polarity at duplex outlet

As part of a kitchen remodel an electrical duplex outlet was added below the sink. During the home inspection I found that the polarity on this outlet is reversed. This means that what is meant to be the “hot” wire is wired as “neutral”.  This can cause grounding problems with the garbage disposal or anything else that is plugged into the socket. It was recommended that the owner have an electrician correct the situation to prevent potential problems. There should also be a cover plate on the box. The red device plugged into the socket is my tester used to insure proper polarity and grounding in electrical outlets.

Rick Erickson, Home Inspector, HomePro Home Inspections. Rochester MN, Southeastern, MN. 507-202-8942. http://www.homepro-inspection.com

Posted on Saturday, January 31st, 2009.
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Kathy P, Rochester, MN

You were really thorough in your home inspection, and took the time you needed with us. It was Saturday morning and you could have been watching the clock. I will surely refer you to others and will tell my Realtor how great you were.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Wendy D, Rochester, MN

You took your time to make sure we understood everything during our home inspection. Also gave us suggestions for fixes and appearance.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Antonio N, Rochester, MN

Very thorough with attention to detail. I will definitely use HomePro again.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Mark W, West Concord, MN

Very impressed with the home inspection software. The walk through and quality of responses to our questions were better that expected. Highly professional.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Krista K, Rochester, MN

You were very thorough and took the time to explain every question. The home inspectors report was helpful for a single female, first time home buyer. The photo pages were beneficial in showing where repairs were needed.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Rhonda M, Rochester, MN

All in all you did a great job. You made us feel at ease and not nervous. Did an awesome job pointing out problems, and GOOD things about the house. I loved the photographs of problem spots in the home inspection picture pages.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Becky M, Lewiston, MN

The review of the home inspection report findings was excellent. It was easy to ask questions. Rick has a thorough knowledge of homes, and provided us great answers.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Marilynn C, Kasson, MN

Very pleased with the home inspection process from start to finish. Findings were very specific. We learned a lot about the house that we were not aware of. You are friendly and non intimidating, just the kind of person people are hoping to work with.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Beth H, Northfield, MN

Very accommodating. Rick drove to Northfield to do my home inspection on very short notice and worked around my schedule.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009.
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Dallas was Great!  He was very professional and did not seem rushed or bothered by our many questions during the home inspection.  Thank You!

Adam & Sarah S. Rochester, MN.

As first time home owners there are a lot of new things for us to learn.  You pointed out and taught us a lot about the home during the home inspection.  We are so glad Shelli referred you!  Thanks for all your help.  We also love the Basic Home Systems book.

Amanda & Siva N, Rochester, MN

I greatly appreciated your professionalism and your attention to detail during my home inspection.  Buying a home is exciting and expensive, and I tend to overlook things that may be important or a problem.

Debbie H, Pine Island, MN

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