Home Inspector Missed WHAT? Odd Odors in our House! | Holmes Inspection 212 

I love Holmes on Homes. We HAVE the materials, we HAVE the knowledge.... what we don't have, is people that give a damn about their work these days. I also remember tile baths in Europe that lasted for decades! Imagine an all tiled, deep walk in BATHTUB! They KNEW how to do things right, with worse materials. Today? Throw it together and run. I have watched this show for years.... and applied all this knowledge to my own house. I purposely bought an older house, and it has (had) less problems, mostly 37 years of wear and tear.

Front load washers need to be left open if not being used frontloaders will stink if you close it cause of the water and even condencation buildup will form mold & or mildew which can lead to bad smells

My wife would say that kitchens designed by men don’t incorporate the cleaning aspect. Tiles with grout or uneven surfaces is a big no-no. Smooth and easy to clean is the way to go. 😊

the world needs moore people in buildind trades like MIKE HOMES WHO BELIVE IN DOING THINGS RIGHT AND ABOVE CODE

Waterproofing a tiled shower on top of a wooden floor requires good materials and professional workmanship. It certainly should not have failed within less than 5 years. I wonder, what is the design life span of the new waterproofing system? In Europe we are used to tiled bathrooms lasting 30 to 50 years.

What about the deck and the outside window issues being under the code for normal?

ALWAYS trust this guy and his recommendations!! I learn so much!! As a 71 year old farm lady, having to work on my old house by myself, these guys show me best practices to implement! Thanks guys!!! 🥰🥰🥰

What a lucky couple to have Holmes working on their home❤❤❤

As soon as I saw that upstairs shower and thought if they put in a mud pan instead of a Schluter shower system, which is what they replaced it with soon as they pulled out the first chunk of that mud and it was all water standing underneath there, I knew where the stink was coming frombut the builder should’ve caught the dryer vent and stuff like that

That shower was stunning, love the glass! So happy the smell is gone too! Enjoy your home!! Mike, you and your crew rocks!!

Thank You for sharing this excellent Full Episode! A five year new home with all those destructive issues. Where are the inspectors to keep contractors work in check?!

That dryer needs to have the door swing reversed so they both open the same way

Given the danger of silica, I'm shocked that people are working without masks and observing the work without masks.

OK...lets start off some comments here...1st, all front loading washer machines Really need to stay open when not in use, however, the closet doors will prevent this from happening. 2nd, I'm gonna guess that there's a break in the exhaust venting systems OR that that there is a dead animal that's made it's way into the venting.

Seriously who puts a floor air conditioning register in a bathroom? You would think the common sense way to do it would be a low wall register (1/2 a foot off the floor)

Front lode wash machines have problem with smelling. Usually after a year of use.

That gas line behind the stove looks like cst gas line which is made out of stainless steel. It’s not going to lose to floor tile

I don’t really know just how old or just win. This video was filmed where this house was done whichever but when it comes to washing machines, especially uprights or front loads I have a huge front load and the instruction book on mine says leave the door open when not in use, that way, the machine is out and you don’t end up with that musty odor buildup, moldy smell inside that will transfer your clothes when you wash them and the same thing was said also for my dryer. My dryer was the front load it said leave the door open when you’re not in use as well, that way, the machine will air out and all the moisture will air out that way you don’t end up that musty odor smell and mold and so forth inside the machine that’s what the instruction said on mine were bought back in 2017 Kenmore they’re still running strong today no issues but anyway that’s just my take on washing machine and dryers and what my instruction book said on them leave the doors open when not in use do not leave clothes in them towels in them after they’ve been washed because if they sit in there too long wet, they’ll mold and you can never get that stuff out of your washing machine that smell according to my instructions so don’t leave them in there too long that’s what I understand from what I’ve read in my instructions and my instruction manual and keep your lint trap clean in both machines that’s a must.

❤️ Love the tile in the bathroom shower 🚿

My brunet home inspector missed a ton, rotted flooring, electrical issues, hvac issues. Costed him over $30000. There was no way he should have missed it. But he was referred by the reality place. Go figure.

There should never be a heat register in the floor of a bathroom or kitchen or anywhere water can run on the floor! DUH!

i hope the homeowner had a hand in choosing that red paint. If I walked in, and saw that colour on there, I would be very, very unhappy and would instantly be planning a colour repaint. The fact that they used such a dark, bright red, means a minimum of a kilz coat then at least 2 to 3 top coats of a quality paint to make it go away. That said ... smile for the camera "oh what a gorgeous colour Mike, thanksomuch". Plus ... now wheres her microwave?

40:15 if this is in the USA the warranty void if removed sticker would be illegal according to the FTC.

Dang, I'd be pissed about them taking my microwave. They said it has to be 30 inches above, but that's only true if it's a cabinet/wood. An over the range microwave is DESIGNED to be there, they can be much lower. In the US it's only like 13 inches, though that's pretty low...I can't imagine Canada is THAT different since their building style is very similar to our's

We had washer that did the same thing, it smelled so bad that we had to replace it. The manufacturer blamed on us.

I bet the issue with the washing machine was an extremely clogged drain pump filter. Had a similar issue with a front loader. Horrendous smell, standing water in the wash drum, and poor drainage out of the drain hose. The drain filter access is usually under the kick plate on the front of the washing machine at the bottom. Take it off, unscrew the filter, and prepare to be disgusted (both sight and smell). Clean the filter or replace if needed. After putting it all back together, you can buy washing machine cleaning tablets. Run a cleaning cycle (or 2) with those in and the nasty smell should be gone

Have none of these folks ever owned a front loading washer before? Not a single one completely drains water and because, unlike top loaders, they're made to seal tight, any water inside doesn't evap and becomes stagnant. The rule of thumb is to always leave the door cracked after use. This is basic knowledge.

I watch a few home inspectors. If you ever hire a home inspector and they don't have at LEAST: a thermal camera, ladder, moisture meter, torpedo level - you don't have a home inspector. If you hire a home inspector who won't go in your basement/crawlspace and attack, and up to the roof, you're wasting your money.

Mike didn't talk to him about the deck

Thumbs, thumbs, thumbs.....i feel like i need to go hitchhike, somewhere....😂 Great job as always....👍💪

dont buy front load washers.... sry, they look nice and seem like a good idea, but you have to manually drain the water out of them because the normal cycle will not pump ALL of the water out. the one that my parents got has a little panel at the bottom left with a hose that you have to open and then let the remaining water drain.

Who DOES that...run an exhaust but 'forget' to run it out the house ???!!!

I like how he didn't tell the guy that there was 1 issue with the deck he built.

What really stinks is the nightmare of buying a Holmes approved home in Terrace Woods. Construction so bad its cheaper to demolish than repair. Holmes financed the homes and he continues to get paid even when home is demolished.

Can't believe the owners bought the home with water spots on the ceiling and the smell. Their as much to blame as the inspector.

this is why you used to have that the middle aged and young of a 'handy' profession worked on building etc and the elder took the ''go inspect with their expertise'' be i for potential jobb's of customer/other villager/town citizen request whats needed for x in one form or another around most of europe

You talked about needing solid pipe and then put flex duct for the exterior wall vent !

I am a new recent viewer to this channel and have not picked up on a lot of things yet but I have a question; are Damon Bennet and Sherry Holmes a couple? They seem a lot friendlier then any of the other crew. It does not seem like a typical overseer-employee relation.

Wish there was another MH show we Americans watch too without having high dollar cable they sadly dont offer where I live.

Check sparky with the hair dye

Good episode.

Did they not fix the deck

What about the rear deck and submerged window sill?

Did I miss how the issue with the windows below the deck height? Or did they just not show how they fixed that?

For everything as simple as driving a car, hair care and nails, to college degrees for engineering, realtors, and doctors, people need licenses and continuing education to keep their skills up-to-date . Where is the school, what are the classes and requirements, licenses for home inspection ??

Popcorn ceilings 🤢🤮🤢. I will never understand why they install heating vents in the bathroom floors

Our children moved cross country. Inspections showed lots of poor construction in $600K homes. So they rented condo. Buildings are as big a problem as buying stocks. You never know….

Hey, do those sh*t homes that Mike backed 😂.

I have watched hundreds of your shows, & hope that the ""Original Home Inspector"" is made or sued to pay for the expensive repairs of His or Her Faulty Reports !!!!!!

What happened to the cracked grout and to the back deck? Did it get ripped out and lowered? Or was the whole song and dance about water ingress at the basement windows for naught?

Can home buyers sue the home inspector for all the things he missed

I will never own a front loading washer again, once was enough, they all stink!

Left the deck the way it was I assume?

We need more of this show. Mike Holmes needs to come out of retirement and keep doing this show. He has a good 40 years left. I keep binge watching this show. 🥰👍

four minutes in and from my viewing thank goodness i will never interact with the caustic homeowner

man these houses are built so close together. one fire will take out a few houses with it

Tip from a painter with over 25 years of experience: Always roll from top to bottom because the paint points upwards and dust sticks to it more easily.

It's moldy behind the door seal.

What about the deck and the window??

forgot the deck widow?

Why is there a tub diverter in a stand up shower lol

I have a bathroom falling apart

Gees this is Canada I'm wondering about America

heat registers in the bathroom floors are the stupidest thing I ever seen hope they never overflow a toilet

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You should take a look at Holmes Homes that have been falling apart. If it says Holmes, run, he's peddling junk.

no like button wtf

Hired a professional cleaning company??? Why not do it yourself

Wants a place for dogs and son to play and run. Proceeds to walks dog and push 4 year old in stroller.

Did they seriously say that replacing a washer is easier than cleaning it?

Again it’s not the inspectors fault don’t you have a nose and eyes to smell and see mold?

Mold resistant caulking is only resistant if you do not use anything organic to smooth the caulking. NEVER USE YOUR FINGER WITH MOUTH LIQUID, That is inviting mold to grow. Use the silicone spreaders supplied in the kit. NEVER LICK YOUR FINGER AND SMOOTH IT OUT. !!!

Hi Mike, what’s happening with all those lawsuits coming at you about people that can’t live their homes they’re having them torn down because of you and your partnership