NHIE Home Inspection Manual:
Kitchen Appliances Study guide actual
Question and answers verified to pass
2025/2026
Can flexible gas lines or electric cables pass through walls? - correct answer ✔No
Define downdraft exhaust - correct answer ✔- fan located under cooktop that pulls cooking odors and
moisture down and exhaust them to outdoors through duct located under floor or foundation
Define high loop - correct answer ✔back flow prevention method that prevents flow of contaminated
hate rom plucking waste system into dishwater
Do food-waste disposers have thermal cutoff switches (e.g., device that opens/closes to control flow of
electricity)? If so, what do they look like and where are they located? - correct answer ✔Yes, they do
have thermal cutoff switches.
They are usually reset using a red button located on the bottom of the food-waste disposer.
How are appliances inspected? - correct answer ✔1) perform casual inspection of appliance before
operating to determine it is safe and prudent to operate
2) operate the appliance using normal operating controls
How do you determine problems with a microwave exhaust duct? - correct answer ✔Answer:
- feel around top and sides of appliance for excessive back flow of air
- could indicate disconnected duct or stuck damper
, How do you test if appliances, such as the microwave, are on a dedicated branch circuit? - correct
answer ✔Testing process:
- Test if appliances are on a dedicated branch circuit by testing the countertop GFCI in the kitchen.
- After the GFCI has been tested, look at the appliance and see if it has turned off.
- If it has turned off, the appliance is not on a dedicated circuit.
How full should a trash compactor be for a valid test? - correct answer ✔Answer:
- at least 1/2 full
- not more than 3/4 full
How is a dishwashing machine inspected? - correct answer ✔- run dishwasher through one full cycle
- some run dishwasher through full cycle; some run a short cycle
- testing accessories and features out of scope
How should a trash compactor be installed? - correct answer ✔Installation:
- per manufacturer's instructions
- dedicated 120 volt, 15 or 20 amp branch circuit required
- should be securely fastened to countertop or base cabinet
Inspection of refrigerators and freezers (P. 523-524) - correct answer ✔Inspection:
- check condition for damage and rust
- check condition of electrical connections
- check water supply for ice/water dispenser
- check operation of ice/water dispenser
- check coils for debris and damage
- check condition of door gaskets
Kitchen Appliances Study guide actual
Question and answers verified to pass
2025/2026
Can flexible gas lines or electric cables pass through walls? - correct answer ✔No
Define downdraft exhaust - correct answer ✔- fan located under cooktop that pulls cooking odors and
moisture down and exhaust them to outdoors through duct located under floor or foundation
Define high loop - correct answer ✔back flow prevention method that prevents flow of contaminated
hate rom plucking waste system into dishwater
Do food-waste disposers have thermal cutoff switches (e.g., device that opens/closes to control flow of
electricity)? If so, what do they look like and where are they located? - correct answer ✔Yes, they do
have thermal cutoff switches.
They are usually reset using a red button located on the bottom of the food-waste disposer.
How are appliances inspected? - correct answer ✔1) perform casual inspection of appliance before
operating to determine it is safe and prudent to operate
2) operate the appliance using normal operating controls
How do you determine problems with a microwave exhaust duct? - correct answer ✔Answer:
- feel around top and sides of appliance for excessive back flow of air
- could indicate disconnected duct or stuck damper
, How do you test if appliances, such as the microwave, are on a dedicated branch circuit? - correct
answer ✔Testing process:
- Test if appliances are on a dedicated branch circuit by testing the countertop GFCI in the kitchen.
- After the GFCI has been tested, look at the appliance and see if it has turned off.
- If it has turned off, the appliance is not on a dedicated circuit.
How full should a trash compactor be for a valid test? - correct answer ✔Answer:
- at least 1/2 full
- not more than 3/4 full
How is a dishwashing machine inspected? - correct answer ✔- run dishwasher through one full cycle
- some run dishwasher through full cycle; some run a short cycle
- testing accessories and features out of scope
How should a trash compactor be installed? - correct answer ✔Installation:
- per manufacturer's instructions
- dedicated 120 volt, 15 or 20 amp branch circuit required
- should be securely fastened to countertop or base cabinet
Inspection of refrigerators and freezers (P. 523-524) - correct answer ✔Inspection:
- check condition for damage and rust
- check condition of electrical connections
- check water supply for ice/water dispenser
- check operation of ice/water dispenser
- check coils for debris and damage
- check condition of door gaskets
