You own a home and you want to do some of the repairs, home improvements or upgrades. Can you do it when it comes to contracting, electrical and/or plumbing?Well this depends. If you live in the home or you own but you are not renting, leasing or planning on selling Read more…
Type 2 surge protectors, also known as “whole-house surge protectors,” are designed to protect your home’s electrical systems from power surges that occur outside your home. These surges can be caused by lightning strikes, power outages, grid fluctuations and large appliances cycling in the home. Type 2 surge protectors work Read more…
If you live in Chelan county and are looking to upgrade your cooling system there are some very good rebates going on at this time. If you add a heat pump to your system there are up to $4000.00 rebates available based on heat pump type such as a variable Read more…
You know you are not a plumber if you see something like this. Let alone an improper standpipe we have a direct connection to the waste line from a condensate trap. Often you think it may be working and is okay but this can create health issues and potential flooding. Read more…
A law designed to protect home buyers from poorly performed and shoddy electrical wiring became effective on July 25, 2021.
Grounding and Bonding… such a mysterious world. Often misunderstood and miss applied. Do you have your Bond shaken or stirred? Now for my little rant- I really think we should call grounding and bonding “Earthing and Bonding”. I think this would clear up a lot of confusion and maybe help Read more…
One concern is to have a noncombustible surface in a garage. Here is an example where there was asphalt installed in the garage. Asphalt is allowed by exception in carports but not allowed in garages. Another issue with asphalt is that it is not structural surface and is susceptible to Read more…
In this photo from the field we have a dryer duct that is venting into the garage. Let alone a really bad idea on many levels, it is not allowed to have a duct terminate in the garage. From the 2015 IRC R302.5.2 Duct Penetration Ducts in the garage and Read more…
Often we see many items during a Home inspection. Here is a great example in one photo. We have several issues all grouped together. First we have a plumbing leak. Small leaks can be a harbinger for for other condition such as wood rot, insects and rodents. Next, we have Read more…