Southern California Home Aug 28, 20191 minCentral Air-Conditioning System Maintenance1. Clean the Exterior Condenser Unit and Components.Remove any leaves, spider webs and other debris from the unit's exterior. Trim...
Southern California Home Apr 15, 20191 minGround-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a device used in electrical wiring to disconnect a circuit when unbalanced current is...
Southern California Home Apr 10, 20191 minWHAT'S THE AVERAGE LIFESPAN OF A ROOF?The life expectancy of a roof varies between different roof materials. Here’s the averages: Asphalt Shingles, 3-tab - 15 to 18 years...
Southern California Home Apr 9, 20191 minPlumbing Traps what are they? A P trap is that u shaped pipe under the sink. Its purpose is to hold a little water in the trap in order to keep sewer gases from...
Southern California Home Feb 13, 20191 minExterior Home Maintenance1) Roof shingles look for missing or not lined up properly which happens with severe winds. 2) Gutters and downspouts – may need cleaning...
Southern California Home Jan 22, 20191 min4 Outdated and Unsafe Electrical Panels.4 Outdated and Unsafe Electrical Panels. 1. Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Panels. FPE electric panels’ circuit breakers fail to trip...
Southern California Home Jan 17, 20191 minProtect Your Property From Water Damage.Identify and Repair All Leaks and Cracks The following are common building-related sources of water intrusion: windows and doors: Check...
Southern California Home Jan 7, 20191 min3 Home Inspection Tips 1. Don’t Make Assumptions about New Construction. No matter what the builder tells you or how many papers he shows you, always contract...
Southern California Home Jan 4, 20191 minTermite PreventionMany termite problems can be prevented. The most important thing to do is to deny termites access to food (wood), moisture and shelter....
Southern California Home Jan 3, 20191 minHow To Inspect Your Windows For Leaks1)Start with a visual inspection from the interior and exterior of your home. On the outside you should look for areas where the old...
Southern California Home Jan 2, 20191 minMoisture and Mold Prevention and Control Tips1) Fix plumbing leaks and other water problems as soon as possible. 2) Clean and repair roof gutters regularly 3) Keep indoor humidity...
Southern California Home Dec 11, 20181 min Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a device used in electrical wiring to disconnect a circuit when unbalanced current is...
Southern California Home Dec 7, 20181 minProtect Your Property From Water Damage. Identify and Repair All Leaks and Cracks The following are common building-related sources of water intrusion: windows and doors: Check...
Southern California Home Dec 5, 20181 minTypes of Roofing Shingles1) Asphalt Shingles. Cost of installation $1,500 – $9,000. Asphalt shingles is the most commonly used residential roofing material used...