In use, not inspected: The washer is in use and, therefore, is not inspected.
Water service to washing machine is off, visual inspection: Water service to the washing machine is not turned on; we do not operate shut-off valves. Therefore, portions of the appliance which require water for operation are visually inspected only.
Not inspected/operated, outside scope of inspection: The washing machine is not inspected or operated as it is outside the scope of a Home Inspection.
Near/at end useful life, budget for replacement: The washer is near or at the end of its useful life. We recommend establishing a budget to replace the washer.
Past end useful life, budget for replacement: The washer is past the end of its useful life. We recommend establishing a budget to replace the washer.
Drain for catch pan under not visible, confirm that pan is connected and sealed to a drain line, pans should drain to exterior: The drain for the catch pan under the washing machine is not visible. We recommend that you confirm that the pan is connected and sealed to a drain line. Pans used as the only leak control measure should drain to the exterior.
Connects to water supply using rubber hoses, recommend upgrade to metal-mesh clad hoses: The washing machine connects to the water supply using rubber hoses. These are considered unreliable because rubber hoses tend to weaken with age, bulge, and burst causing flooding. We recommend upgrading to metal-mesh clad hoses.