Williamsville, NY

Western New York Home Inspector John Villella, owner of All Pro Home Inspection says it again... working CO Detector are a must have device in your home.

It's been said hundreds of times and we have all heard it before, but having a working CO Detector in your home is just common sense. However, I am always amazed while conducting home inspections daily the amount of homes that do not have this life saving device in the home. It's a $30 investment for a good CO Detector and can save your life.

There have been several close calls in Western New York (WNY) this year and sadly even tragedy because of carbon monoxide poisoning. Unfortunately, even with this issue in the news there are still a large number of people living in homes and apartments who do not have a CO Detector in the property or worse having one present that is so old it no longer operates correctly.

Here in New York State it's now law that a home seller is required to have a CO Detector installed in the home prior to closing. Here's the section of the NYS Law:

Subdivision 5-a of Section 378 of the N.Y. Exec. Law, which was added by Chapter 257 of the Laws of 2002, requires that a carbon monoxide detector meeting the manufacture, design and installation standards established by the state fire prevention and building code council shall be installed in every one or two-family dwelling or dwelling accommodation in a condominium or cooperative building that is constructed or offered for sale after November 27, 2002.

Finally, a law that really makes sense and I'm sure lives have been saved because of this law.

Now is the time to purchase your CO Detector and install it so you can have peace of mind. If you have a detector that operates with batteries make sure you have recently changed the batteries. As a matter of fact, the rule of thumb is to change these batteries when we change the clocks and hopefully those batteries were changed last week, if not make this a priority this week.

Finally, when was the last time you had your furnace, boiler, hot water heater or any other gas, propane or oil system inspected for proper operation. If you don't know or if it's over a year ago - now is also the time to have these systems serviced using a qualified technician.

Western New York Home Inspector John Villella, owner of All Pro Home Inspection, has been providing both residential and commercial property inspection services. Remember, All Pro Home Inspection is WNY's Home of the Original 200% Home Inspection Satisfaction Guarantee.... call John with any questions at 716-772-2548 or email at john@allprohomeinspection.com.

All Pro Home Inspection is dedicated to providing you "peace of mind" by educating you to understand the condition of your home. All Pro Home Inspection offers Niagara County home inspection services to not only Niagara County, but to all of Western New York's communities. We understand the stress that is involved in the Buying, Selling, and the Moving process...That is why when your All Pro Home Inspection is complete, you will have...

• A 200% Satisfaction Guarantee
• Customized Computerized Home Inspection Report for YOUR Home that is
• Printed Onsite which includes
• a General Summary of Repairs By Components and
• a Color Photo Journal of the Home
• PLUS a Copy is Emailed to You and Your Agent Immediately from the Inspection
• And much more...

I've been so busy I forgot the weekly update yesterday.

The Lockport Lightning U10 Girls play very well Sunday morning (7am - that reminds me I need to go talk to the person who made the schedule) The girls beat the Niagara U10 Girls. With the win the Lockport Lightning remain in a solid 2nd place in the standings. Good work girls.

The Lockport Thunder U10 Boys just continued overpowering teams. The opponent U10 Clarence team played hard, but just didn't have the skill level to match the Lockport boys. The win keeps the Lockport Thunder in 2nd place and sets up the first of two showdowns against the first place team. Sunday's game should be an exciting game. The Lockport Boys are at the top of the list in the division with goals scored and have only given up 4 goals against all winter. The first place team has only given up 2 goals during the winter season and this Sunday will be the place to be and enjoy two very good soccer teams go at it.

Until next week...

Here's to your best year ever, may everything you touch turn SOLD,

John Villella, Your Personal Building Consultant from Western New York

All Pro Home Inspection (716) 772-2548

www.allprohomeinspection.com

On Thursday, January 15th, 2009, at 11:30am, the Buffalo/Niagara WCR chapter will be hosting its monthly meeting. Great topic this month -

Topic: Tax Expert-$7500.00 Buyer Tax Credit and Tax Tips

Speaker: Marian Ciarmella

If you are an agent in the Western New York market and not a member of the WCR come on out and join the fun. This months topic will be useful for you to know.

I would ask that you RSVP Ann Eckman-(716) 743-5546 for a head count.

Protocol Restaurant
6766 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY
Jan. 15th - 11:30am

Here's to your best year ever, may everything you touch turn to SOLD,

John Villella, Your Personal Building Consultant

www.allprohomeinspection.com

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