HOME AUTOMATION
The Gas Water Heater Timer is rapidly becoming a widely used device by homeowners, second homeowners and property managers throughout the US and Canada. There are many manufacturers of “APPLIANCE MODULES” available on the market. The Gas Water Heater Timer can be used with any of them.
View PostTankless water heater
If you are in a rural area on a well and your PH is below 6.8 you will require a whole house calcite filter to help reduce the high maintenance of a tankless water heater.
View PostHome Automation for Radiant Floor Heating Systems
For over 35 years I have been designing and installing Radiant Floor Heating Systems in homes in and around the Lake Tahoe area, Nevada and the wine country of Northern California.
View PostWhat’s New in Home Automation
Have you talked to your house lately? Do you know what your house is doing after you leave for work or go to bed? Do you know how your house feels about its energy use? So many homeowners are neglecting their homes and this may be a reason your home is beginning to stray. Your […]
View PostAutomate your Utilities
Today the term “Remote Control” is more commonly known as automated. Home Automation is a big trend today. You can control your toaster from your smart phone, or unlock the front door for the refrigerator repairman from your computer at work. Or, you can turn your water heater on from your airplane while traveling home […]
View Post4 Ways to Heat Your Water
There are so many options available for heating your water; Tankless, tank type, hybrid, and solar. The question becomes which one do you choose? Some technicians spend over 400 hours training so they can be educated enough to help you choose the right one to invest in. A water heaters average life span is 7-10 […]
View PostHow to Read a Water Meter in Gallons
Locate Your Water Meter Locate the water meter on your property, usually located in a concrete box near the street labeled “WATER”. Note: Be very careful when removing your meter box lid. Use two large screwdrivers – one to stick in the hole and one to pry up the outer edge. Lift the lid just […]
View PostHow Long Will A Water Heater Last?
New homeowners naturally have questions about how to keep their homes in tip top shape. With plumbing maintenance, one common question homeowners want to know is how long do water heaters typically last? The life cycle of your water heater depends upon three factors. It will depend on what type of heater it is, when […]
View PostWater Heater Standby Heat Loss
Water heaters use about 25 percent of the energy consumed by an average American household, making them the second largest energy user in the home, after space heating.
View PostThe Toxic Truth about Liquid Drain Cleaners
The chemicals in commercial drain cleaners, particularly the off-brand and inexpensive varieties, have high toxicity levels. The fumes aren’t healthy to inhale, and will sting and irritate your nose and eyes. These fumes hang around wherever the chemical was used, long after it goes down the drain.
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