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How to Light a Pilot Light on a Gas Water Heater
If your gas water heater isn’t producing hot water, one of the first things to check is whether the pilot light is still lit. A pilot light that has...
How to Replace a Thermopile on a Gas Water Heater
If the pilot light on your gas water heater won’t stay lit, or the water heater keeps shutting off unexpectedly, a failing thermopile could be the...
Water Heater Making Popping or Gurgling Sounds? Here’s What to Do
Is your water heater making strange popping, rumbling, or gurgling sounds? If you hear these noises coming from your water heater, sediment buildup...
Fix a Leaking Water Heater Relief Valve
Have you noticed water dripping from the relief valve or discharge pipe on your water heater? A leaking temperature and pressure relief valve...
A/C Not Cooling Like it Used To? Your Condenser Coils May Need Cleaning
Is your air conditioner running longer than usual, or does the air coming from your vents just not feel as cold as it used to? Before assuming...
How to Fix a Slow-Filling Toilet
In many cases, a slow filling toilet is caused by debris that has built up inside the fill valve.
Understanding Subpanels
Subpanels play a crucial role in residential electrical systems, offering flexibility and safety when expanding or maintaining your home’s wiring. This article will explore why grounding and neutral wires must be separated in subpanels, the importance of bonding at the first point of disconnect, and how improper setups can create dangerous conditions.
How to Wire a 3-Way Switch
Wiring three-way switches can be intimidating, however, if you understand the basics of how they work, it greatly simplifies the process. A three-way switch is always “ON.” This means that the three-way switch is always connecting the hot wire to one of the two traveler screws (outputs from the three-way switch).
Will an Ungrounded GFCI Still Work?
In short, the answer is YES. An ungrounded GFCI-protected receptacle will still provide the required protection. In other words, you can connect a GFCI outlet on an ungrounded circuit.
Do You Still Need a Home Inspection if Buying a Home “As Is”?
Sometimes a home buyer buying a house “as is” will ask if they still need a home inspection. We strongly encourage home buyers to ALWAYS get an inspection first, regardless of the type of sale.
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