Does Houston Homeowners Need To Repipe Their Old House? The pipes at your home won’t necessarily be deteriorated but it is because nowadays new technologies have emerged which substitute the outdated systems. You could have forgotten that your piping system also requires an upgrade at some point since it was hidden under the ground for […]
How To Choose A Right Breaker Panel
How Important To Choose A Right Breaker Panel The breaker panel is an important component of the electrical supply system in your home. As the power distributes to your house from the utility company, it goes through the electrical meter, through the electrical supply system and then to the breaker panel. Choosing the right breaker […]
Move Over Central Park – DFW Has a Big SURPRISE!
The Dallas Nature District Is A Real Game Changer When most Americans think of big urban parks, they usually imagine something like New York’s Central Park or California’s Golden Gate Park. That’s all going to change in the next few years. Our little Trinity River is about to become the gem in center of The […]
Lighting Surge Protection Testing & Maintenance
Lighting Protection Maintenance For Dallas Homeowners The effects of a direct strike are obvious and immediately apparent – buildings damaged, trees blown apart, personal injuries and even death. However, the secondary effects of lightning – the short duration, high voltage spikes called transient overvoltages can, and do, cause equally catastrophic, if less visually obvious, damage […]
The Difference Between Evaporator Coil & Condenser Coil
Evaporator Coil & Condenser Coil For Dallas Homeowners An air conditioning system has two coils, condenser coils and evaporator coils usually made of copper tubes with aluminum fins. The evaporator coil, or indoor coil, is often described as the “cold” coil because it provides indoor cooling. The coil works by absorbing heat from the indoor […]
How To Unclog Garbage Disposal
Unclog Garbage Disposal For Houston Homeowners A clogged garbage disposal brings up a lot of uncomfortable feelings. First, you’re disgusted. There’s nothing more gross than a clogged kitchen sink full of food particles and odor. Next, fear: you want to unclog it but are (realistically) hesitant to stick your hand down into the mouth of […]
Water Heater Maintenance Dallas
Water Heater Maintenance For Dallas Homeowners There are several easy and inexpensive ways to increase a water heater’s operating efficiency and longevity. Some things—adding insulation and setting the temperature—have to be done only once. Others, such as flushing the tank and checking the anode rod, should be done annually.
Backup Generator Sizing Dallas
Backup Generator Sizing For Dallas Homeowners Generators are rated in watts or in kilowatts(kW). One thousand watts equals one kilowatt. Appliances are often rated in amps, amperes, volt-amperes or sometimes watts and kilowatts. Deciding which electrical circuits and appliances to power in an emergency is the first step to sizing a standby generator for your home.
How To Repair The Fan In Window Air Conditioners
Repairing Fan In Window Air Conditioner For Dallas Homeowners Repairing the fan in a window air conditioner can be as simple as giving its bearings a generous shot of a penetrating oil-lubricant, or it may require replacing the motor assembly. The fan motors used in window air conditioners are inexpensive and designed with welded cases […]
The Essential Guide For Having Smoke Detectors Maintenance
Smoke Detectors Maintenance Tips In Dallas For Homeowners Smoke detectors are one of the most important safety devices you can install in your home to protect your personal belongings and your family. Once you’ve installed smoke detectors, it is absolutely necessary to test them regularly to ensure that they will sound during a fire.