Understanding Discolored Water in Your Home
The quality of water coming out of our plumbing fixtures is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable home. When the water looks discolored, it can be alarming for the home owner [...]
Battery Pack at Gas Fireplace
Using a battery pack at the igniter for a gas fireplace can be necessary when the home has lost power or if electricity has been disconnected from the electric igniter at the gas fireplace. [...]
Why should “hot” white conductors be re-identified as black conductors?
When inspectors inspect electrical systems, they are looking for any installation errors, shock and fire hazards, and also labeling issues. Since electrical systems can cause injury or fire, making sure that all of the [...]
Carpet Filtration Soiling
Carpet Filtration Soiling Carpet filtration soiling, also known as filtration soiling or filtration lines, refers to the accumulation of dark, grayish lines or streaks along the edges of carpets, near walls, and underneath doors. [...]
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: What Are They and Where Should They Be?
Since their creation by Charles Dalziel in 1961, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s) have become a commonplace item in homes and have saved countless lives from electrocution. But how do these devices work and [...]
What is Water Hammer?
If you’ve ever heard loud banging coming from behind the walls when running water at a fixture such as a washing machine, sink, or other plumbing appliance, you may have experienced the phenomenon known [...]