Laundry and Utility Rooms
Laundry and Utility Room 
Watch
Watch for leaks and kinks developing at plumbing connections to the washing machine. Water will overflow from the top or bottom if the machine is overloaded with a load that’s too big. This can also happen when it is resting on an uneven surface.
Protect
Protect the electrical or natural gas connections to the dryer. In Oklahoma we often see these lines improperly disconnected after former home owners have moved out. Ensure that they are not disturbed or accidentally dislodged from their connections and, if disconnected, that they are properly capped off.
A gas dryer vent that passes through walls or combustible materials must be made of metal. The length of a dryer exhaust ensures that its blower will be able to push sufficient air volume to take away the laundry’s damp air and lint. The maximum length of the exhaust hose should not be greater than 25 feet from the dryer to the termination at the wall or roof. The length can be increased only when the make and model of the dryer are known.
Inspect
Inspect the dryer venting to make sure it is not clogged or restricted. As home inspectors we see this issue all the time. This will keep the unit unit operating efficiently. A clogged or restricted vent hose may also lead to an accidental fire caused by the ignition up built-up debris.
The clothes dryer exhaust poses a different problem than other exhaust systems because the air is damp and carries lint. Ensure that the vent exhausts to the outside and not to the attic, crawlspace, or attached garage because the wooden structural members of the house could be affected over time. The exhaust vent’s termination should have a backdraft damper installed to prevent cold air, rain, snow, rodents, and birds from entering the vent. The vent termination should not have a screen on it, as this can trap lint and other debris and pose a fire hazard.
Furnace Room: Rooms or closets containing combustion or fuel-burning equipment or appliances should not be located off a bedroom in a single-family residence (and must be in a publicly accessible area in a multi-family buildings)
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