- How to Disinfect a Well - Plan on spending some time doing this job. It is better to do it right the first time. It only takes a small amount of bacteria left in the pipes to re-infect the whole system. During this procedure water will not be drinkable, so plan to do the test at a time when there is [...]Read More about How to Disinfect a Well
- Lead in Drinking Water - Up until the 1950s lead pipe was used as the supply line from the water main to the house and in many areas, it may still be in use. Your home might have plumbing with lead or lead solder. It is impossible to see; smell, or taste lead. Furthermore, boiling water that has passed through [...]Read More about Lead in Drinking Water
- Well Water Tests - The question of whether or not to have your water tested is a serious one that concerns the health of you and your family. Your water should be safe to drink and acceptable for all household uses. Most people think of testing water for drinking quality and forget about the less serious problems that may [...]Read More about Well Water Tests
- Well with Poor Water Flow - Wells should produce a minimum of three gallons of water per minute, anything less than three gallons per minute will create hardships for the home owner. A good producing (residential) well will deliver in the region of five or more gallons of water per minute. The gallons per minute are the number of gallons being [...]Read More about Well with Poor Water Flow
- When Should I Test My Well Water? - The best time to test for contaminant in well water is during the spring or summer following a rainy period. Testing for bacteria should be conducted after repairing or replacing a well pump or piping. If a new baby is expected in the home, it is a good idea to test for bacteria and nitrate [...]Read More about When Should I Test My Well Water?
Dayton, Ohio Home Inspectors
Gas Line Dirt Legs
Gas and particularly natural gas piping may have traces of sediment or particulates in it, especially if work has been done to the underground piping under the street. To trap any contaminates before they flow into the appliance, blocking the burner and creating problems for the home owner a series of dirt legs are installed. […]Read More about Gas Line Dirt Legs
Thermostat Placement Is Crucial
A badly placed thermostat plays havoc with the heating and cooling of a house. In this case the wall light creates a warm zone beside the thermostat causing it to register hotter than the rest of the house. This means that it reaches what it registers as the set temperature shutting the furnace down before […]Read More about Thermostat Placement Is Crucial
Bath Overflow Loose
All too often the overflow on the bathtub is loose or worse yet loose and the gasket damaged. If the bath is filled up to the overflow and it is loose the water will go down behind the tub which if it’s on the second floor could damage the ceiling. The water can also create […]Read More about Bath Overflow Loose
Bonding Gas Piping
A bonding wire is often mistaken for a ground wire, it does not go to ground but back to the electric panel. When it is connected to black iron *(steel)* piping the paint under the clamp must be removed with a rasp or sandpaper to make a good contact, paint reduces the contact rendering the […]Read More about Bonding Gas Piping
High Efficiency Furnaces In Attic
High efficiency furnaces recognisable by the white PVC flue pipe, installed in an unheated attic is not your best choice of location, it may be the only place to put it which does not change the fact that it is not ideal. Yes, many builders and furnace installers are installing them in the attic without […]Read More about High Efficiency Furnaces In Attic
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Xenia, OH 45385
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Dayton, OH 45402
