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About Chris Kimmel

Chris Kimmel worked as an Associate Home Inspector for two years, handling numerous services including sewer scope inspections, pest inspections, mold air sample testing, radon testing, and water quality testing. Chris now works with Scott Home Inspection as a Content Writing Specialist.

Why does my house have ice dams?

By |2025-01-28T14:55:08-07:00March 21st, 2019|Energy Audit Info|

Every climate type poses its own set of challenges to overcome.  In a cold weather climate, where snow and ice are common, it is not unusual to see icicles hanging from the eaves of a home.  If you are interested in the well being of your house, it is worth your time to understand [...]

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How Do I Reduce My Energy Bills? A Technical Look Into Energy Efficiency.

By |2025-01-29T09:44:47-07:00February 28th, 2019|Energy Audit Info|

Who among us has not felt a draft pass through their house on a windy day or been at a friend's noticeably uncomfortable condo?  Why is one room in your house much warmer than another?  How do I make my home comfortable and keep reducing my energy bills?  How do you even define "comfort"? [...]

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Why Does My AC Unit Have A Frozen Coil?

By |2025-01-30T08:55:39-07:00June 27th, 2017|Ask Your Inspector, Back to Basics, HVAC|

It's that time of year when the temperatures really start to rise. So it's up to your trusty AC unit to work overtime and keep your home cool. But one day you notice that it's just not putting out the same cold air that it usually does. In fact, the air feels more like [...]

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