Home 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 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 PostBenefits of using PEX tubing
1. Flexibility. PEX has become a contender for use in residential water plumbing because of its flexibility. It can bend into a wide-radius turn if space permits, or accommodate turns by using elbow joints. In addition, it can handle short-radius turns, sometimes supported with a metal brace; in contrast, PVC, CPVC and copper all require […]
View PostHigh Water Pressure in Your Home
High water pressure puts stress on your plumbing system. Supply lines, hot and cold water piping, toilets, dishwashers, ice makers, washing machines, water heaters and water hoses will wear out prematurely if they don’t burst on you first. You may be looking at major flooding and costly repairs. Excess water pressure can also get you […]
View PostBest Water Filters For Well Systems
Low pH (acid water) is typically found on private well water, but is also present in some small municipal water systems. Other water chemistry causes, such as high levels of dissolved oxygen, high levels of salts dissolved in the water, and/ or corrosion-causing bacteria such as sulfate or iron bacteria.
View Post15 Hot Water Energy Saving Tips
Considering that water heating can account for around 25% of a family’s utility bill—the biggest chunk after space heating and cooling—it really shouldn’t be that surprising that you want to know how to heat your water more efficiently.
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