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TOPIC: Anti-tips not installed on slide in ranges

Re: Anti-tips not installed on slide in ranges 15 years 2 months ago #6794

Oops! Live and learn :) I've seen the melted plastic thing. Can definitely make a mess!

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Dominic Maricic
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Re: Anti-tips not installed on slide in ranges 15 years 2 months ago #6830

This is a huge liability! You really better put this in your report. If anyone criticizes you, you can forward this video to them:

www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2007/04/06/...cnn?iref=videosearch

(There is a commercial up front, but watch the whole thing)

I would not be alarmist about it, but absolutely you should be checking this. It is a part that only costs a few dollars and is very easy to install. It may seem insignificant, but do you want the liability of a kid gets hurt?

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Philippe Heller
The San Diego Real Estate Inspection Co.
(888) 494-5150
Performing home and commercial inspections throughout San Diego County, CA.

Re: Anti-tips not installed on slide in ranges 15 years 2 months ago #6832

I always peek behind.  I really don't remember when the anti-tippers began though!

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Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC
Based in Bristow, serving all of Northern Virginia
www.jaymarinspect.com
Northern Virginia Home Inspector
Festina Lente - Make Haste Slowly

Re: Anti-tips not installed on slide in ranges 15 years 2 months ago #6833

I believe it was 1991 initiated by the CPSC.

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Philippe Heller
The San Diego Real Estate Inspection Co.
(888) 494-5150
Performing home and commercial inspections throughout San Diego County, CA.

Re: Anti-tips not installed on slide in ranges 15 years 2 months ago #6834

I would recommend installing it on all ranges regardless of age. It is a simple, cheap safety item like a smoke detector. It will probably never be needed, but if the worst case happens, you want to cover your back-side.

It is not a deal breaker, so no one should object. and the buyer will appreciate you looking our for their family. It is a win win.

I can never understand why HI's don't put this in their routine. There just isn't a good argument against checking for this. 

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Philippe Heller
The San Diego Real Estate Inspection Co.
(888) 494-5150
Performing home and commercial inspections throughout San Diego County, CA.

Re: Anti-tips not installed on slide in ranges 15 years 2 months ago #6844

This should be on the top of the list of items to inspect.
Check this out.
cbs3.com/investigations/I.Team.Investigation.2.308357.html

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