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High Water Temperature: Hot water temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Recommend adjusting thermostat so water temperature doesn't exceed 120 degrees to avoid scalding danger. For more information on scalding dangers, visit http://www.tap-water-burn.com/ Smoke Detectors: Recommend installing smoke detectors as necessary so a functioning one exists in each hallway leading to bedrooms, and in each bedroom. For more information on smoke detectors visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html Defective Electric panels by Federal Pacific: Federal Pacific Electric brand service or sub
panels use "Stab-Lok" circuit breakers. These circuit breakers are a hazard and
can fail, leading to electrical fires. Some double-pole (240-Volt) FPE circuit
breakers and possibly also some single-pole units may not work. Some studies
indicate that there is a failure rate close to 50% for FPE 2-pole breakers.
Recommend considering replacing any and all FPE panels, and that a qualified,
licensed electrician thoroughly evaluate the panel(s). If the client decides not
to replace the FPE panel(s), recommend installing a smoke detector above the
panel(s). http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm Recalled furnaces (York, Fraser-Johnston, Luxaire and Moncrief models P2DP, PBKD & XEDO2 Ser#: EECM-EGEM): Based on the furnace's manufacturer name and
serial number, some furnaces may have been recalled due to a potential fire
hazard. Inadequately glued insulation can separate from the furnace's cabinet
wall, fall into the heat exchanger and cause surrounding combustible material to
catch on fire. Recommend having a qualified heating and cooling contractor,
preferably a York dealer, evaluate this system and repair or replace if
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