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Plumbing

Can A Vent Stack Have Bends In It

Getting to know if a vent stack can have bends in it is not a priority of most homeowners. In fact, homeowners typically do not take time to even understand how plumbing is tied into…

Austin HintzeMarch 29, 2022

Plumbing

Vent Stack Vs Stack Vent: What’s The Difference?

While we may think we can use Vent Stack and Stack Vent interchangeably, there is a difference. Let's talk about Vent Stack vs Stack Vent and show the difference. What Is A Vent Stack? A…

Austin HintzeNovember 8, 2021

Electrical

Will A GFCI Breaker Protect Ungrounded Outlets

Understanding your home's electrical system is a very important step. You need to determine if your home is safe from electrical issues, damage, or death from electrocution. One of the many ways we do that…

Austin HintzeOctober 25, 2021

Plumbing

Bradford White Water Heater Age: Year of Manufacture

Use this guide below to find the age of your Bradford White Water Heater. For additional questions, comment below. Related Article: Water Heater Lifespan Bradford White Water Heater Age The Bradford White water heater age can…

Austin HintzeOctober 25, 2021

HVAC

Lennox AC Age: How To Find The Year Of Manufacture

This guide can show you how to find the year of manufacture for Lennox Air Conditioners and Heaters/Air Handlers. Related articles: A/C unit lifespan. What is HVAC? Lennox AC Age There are 4 different types…

Austin HintzeOctober 11, 2021

man covering his nose from burning smell from heater

HVAC

Why Does My Heater Smell Like It’s Burning?

As we approach the winter months, we turn on our furnace or heater for our homes for the first time in months. Oftentimes, there is a burning smell associated with turning on the heater for…

Austin HintzeSeptember 27, 2021

HVAC

What Causes An Air Conditioner To Freeze Up?

Your air conditioner has a very big job of keeping your home cool. Sometimes though, your air conditioner can get too cold and freeze up. So what causes your air conditioner to freeze up? Well,…

Austin HintzeSeptember 20, 2021

HVAC

How Much Water Should Drain From Your Air Conditioner?

Did you know your air conditioner does more than just cool air? It actually is responsible for pulling the humidity out of your home as well. This is why water should drain from your air…

Austin HintzeSeptember 13, 2021

Plumbing

Tree Roots In Your Sewer Lines? Here’s What To Do

Your sewer lines travel from many portions of your home to a main sewer line outside your home and eventually meets the road to the main city's sewage system or your septic system. Often times…

Austin HintzeSeptember 8, 2021

inspector completing a sewer scope inspection in tampa bay fl

Home Inspection Plumbing

What Is A Sewer Scope Inspection? (Complete Guide)

When you are purchasing a home, you will typically run into the home inspection. However, you might not have heard of the sewer scope inspection before. So, what is a sewer scope inspection? In short,…

Austin HintzeAugust 31, 2021