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Plumbing

What To Do About Water Heater Leaking (Complete Guide)

Water heater life expectancy is about 8-12 years. However, your water heater can start leaking before then. In this post, we are going to cover the complete guide on what to do if you have…

Austin HintzeAugust 23, 2021

Mold

How Fast Does Mold Grow And What To Do About It

Mold is a serious problem for residential and commercial properties. In fact, water is the number 1 destroyer of buildings and water is the source of mold. So, how long does it take for mold…

Austin HintzeAugust 9, 2021

Electrical

What Is A Split Bus Panel?

A split bus panel is a single electrical panel that has two separate bus bars. Bus bars are metal bars inside an electrical panel that carry electrical current and hold the circuit breakers. Other electrical…

Austin HintzeJuly 26, 2021

HVAC

How Does A Heat Pump Work?

If you have ever heard of the term "heat pump" from your A/C technician, you might be confused and not even sure what a heat pump is. In this blog, how a heat pump works.…

Austin HintzeJuly 19, 2021

Plumbing

How to Repair PVC Pipe in the Ground

It's a nice summer day and you go to sit in your favorite chair in the yard to enjoy your morning coffee. All of a sudden, the chair you are in starts sinking in the…

Austin HintzeJuly 1, 2021

AC Leaking Water and leaving water stains on the wall

HVAC

Air Conditioner Leaking Water? Here’s What You Should Do

Is your air conditioner leaking water? While it can be concerning and make a mess, there are some steps you can take to stop your AC from leaking water. Below we listed all the reasons…

Austin HintzeJune 14, 2021

Home Inspection

Top 10 Things That Fail A Home Inspection

Are you worried about an upcoming home inspection? While a home inspection can be stressful, it doesn't have to be. We created a great list of the most common things that can fail a home…

Austin HintzeJune 7, 2021

Plumbing

Disadvantages of Pex Plumbing

PEX is a cross-linked polyethylene material and is popular, along with copper, as a choice for piping in homes and for potable water. Problems with lead pipes and other materials led to many people choosing…

Austin HintzeMay 27, 2021

Whirlpool Water Heater - Looking for the label to find the water heater age

Plumbing

Whirlpool Water Heater Age: How To Find Year of Manufacture

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

Austin HintzeMay 24, 2021

HVAC

What Is HVAC & What Does It Stand For?

HVAC is a commonly used term to refer to the air conditioning and heating system of a home. HVAC is actually an acronym for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Let's talk about what is HVAC…

Austin HintzeMay 18, 2021