Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Last update on January 02, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
My hot tub power stopped. I decided the first step would be to have the breaker checked. I was worried as a freeze could damage the components. Pedro responded within an hour, was at my house within 4 hours. Pedro tested the fuse, determined it was bad all the while explaining to me what he was...
POWER UP ELECTRIC LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Overall, great experience. He was on time and clear about what he needed to do to complete the work. The price was great. I'm just not sure if he should have tested for leaks and shown me that before he left, or if he did that he didn't show me.
Arts Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Jeff and Steve pressure tested my gas line and were great to work with.
River City Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2021
Curtis was quick to respond, showed up the next day on time, and was in and out in very little time. I even got my results the same day which was amazing. This is a rental property I had him test, and as they say, time is money. And having the testing & results that quickly with a letter stating...
Curtis Roberts Mold Inspection
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Reviewed in July 2020
I was very disappointed with this company. The person showed up, did no smoke test or anything and decided the fix was to cut a hole in my wall...of course, that was not the issue so I am left 175 poorer and not fixed..still have the same problem... the guy was not there for more than 20 min and...
Easy Rooter
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Reviewed in November 2017
The job was scheduled and completed quickly. We needed a faucet replaced, might have done it ourselves but the space to work in was tight and did not want to risk it. The repair rep was thorough, tested everything twice to assure no leaks or compromises to the system. Worked with the faucet...
Hawthorne Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling
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Reviewed in January 2016
Their work was superb. They came in, were super polite, friendly, and concerned about getting our home back to the way it should be. They checked everything and made sure there were no safety hazards to us, or them. They got rid or all the water and let us know what to look out for and when...
Steam Away Carpet Cleaning & Water Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2014
I hired Tim to replace a faulty shower installation. The shower was leaking into my bathroom and underneath my house. A shower pan test showed the problem to be a leaking pan. After three other assessments and estimates from other tile installers, I decided to hire Tim. He was knowledgeable and...
GREAT BASIN STONE & TILE
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Reviewed in July 2013
They called back promptly after I left a message saying I was interested in a bid. Steve said he didn't want to schedule an appointment to come look at the job until I had the existing paint tested for lead. So I had EICS come take samples for the lead test. I called Steve back again and...
Machutta And Son Painting Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
We are moving our store and needed a backflow test because the buidling had been vacant. I called and they told me how much it would be, two days later they went our and performed the test and then I received the bill. 
Ira Hansen and Sons Plumbing
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Regulations require certified professionals for removals and disposal in compliance with local and federal guidelines, ensuring safety and legality.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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