Typical life expectancy of a garbage disposal is about 10 years depending on its quality and use. A typical garbage disposal unit has one half horsepower.

Learn to inspect garbage disposal and dishwasher before you buy a foreclosure home. Garbage disposals may not be very expensive but installing them takes time and professional help. You need to connect not only the electrical wires but also water supply pipe which has high pressure.

Condition of garbage disposal:

Garbage disposal condition: -- Appears in serviceable condition -- Makes unusual vibration and noise -- Splash guard is worn/missing --> Replace -- Not functional --> Installation of new garbage disposal required.

Inspection of garbage disposal - This garbage disposal was in good condition with no rust. Copper pipes were used for hot and cold water connections for the kitchen sink faucets.

Inspection of garbage disposal - This garbage disposal was in good condition with no rust. Copper pipes were used for hot and cold water connections for the kitchen sink faucets.

Inspection of dishwasher

Most dishwasher complete their cycles in about one hour. And, you cannot ask your real estate agent to wait for such period of time to see how diswasher functioned properly. To test dishwasher while you have limited time during your visit, program it to "quick-short cycle" so that you know if it is properly working or not while are in foreclosure property. Don't forget to get permission for such test. If you are not allowed to conduct such test, then you may make such testing subject to home inspection.

Condition of dishwasher: -- Appears in serviceable condition -- Not functional -- Does not exist
Dishwasher door: -- In serviceable condition. -- Rust/corrosion observed -- Not secured well --> Secure it! -- Drain line not properly connected --> Expect water flow if not repaired or corrected -- Not operational --> Repair or replace