High Water Pressure
High Water Pressure in the Home: The majority of homes in the Greater Portland and Vancouver area that are connected to the municipal water supply receive water at a pressure of 40 to 80 [...]
Dryer Vent Fires
A common and heavily used household appliance, the clothes dryer revolutionized the amount of time that people spent cleaning and drying clothes when it was first developed in 1938. While this machine is both [...]
Roof Ventilation
Roof ventilation is a critical part of a home. Ventilation of the roof and attic space plays a critical role in helping a home maintain a consistent and ideal temperature for the roofing materials [...]
Washington State Smoke Alarm Requirements
Smoke Alarm Rules In Washington State: Why We Need Alarms: Smoke alarms are a key part of a fire escape plan and are vital for the protection of home occupants in case of a [...]
Sediment Traps / Drip Legs
The rarely noticed sediment trap, or drip leg, is an important part of any gas appliance. These small pipes that appear to be extensions of the gas line serve the purpose of collecting sediment, [...]
Oregon and Washington Rules for Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Alarms: What is Carbon Monoxide & why should I care about it? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is deadly. We can only detect carbon monoxide when we [...]