What is Knob and Tube Wiring?
What is Knob and Tube Wiring? In homes built from the late 1800s to the 1940s knob and tube was common practice for energizing a home. It’s easy to identify, just look for white colored porcelain cylinders (tubes) in floor joists and studs with a single wire running through them and porcelain posts
Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth It?
Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth It? First off, let’s define what a tankless water heater is. Basically, it heats your water on demand - only as you need it. Unlike the traditional water heater there is no 40 or 50 or even larger tank of water sitting there constantly using energy to keep the water
Water Heater Expansion Tank
Water Heater Expansion Tank During showings I’m often asked, ‘What is this “thing” attached to the water heater?’ This ‘thing’ is known as an expansion tank. It helps to reduce the pressure on your water supply lines. If the pressure gets too great it can cause water to seep past the many valves in
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