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Common Kitchen Defects

  • Leaks in water supply piping, shut-off valves, or drain lines
  • Missing "p" trap; "s" trap illegal
  • Blocked or missing air gap at kitchen sink
  • Disposal inoperative, noisy, rusted, debris filled
  • Garbage disposer splash guard damaged or missing
  • Gaskets on refrigerator defective
  • Underside of refrigerator clogged with hair and debris
  • Surface elements on range or cooktop inoperative
  • Oven does not heat or interior light is inoperative
  • No anti-tip device installed for freestanding range/oven
  • Cabinet door/drawers loose, broken or damaged, missing stops
  • Damaged flooring
  • Ventilator inoperative, vents to attic, or missing entirely
  • Air filter(s) dirty at ventilator/microwave
  • Countertop loose, chipped, burned or substrate deterioration
  • Missing or inoperative GFCI outlets within 6' of sink
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