Foul and unexplained sewage smells outside your house would be a nightmare for any Columbus homeowner. However, while the experience may be highly unpleasant, you don’t need to panic. You may assume that your septic tank is the cause of the odors but other culprits could be causing the issue, and not all of themCONTINUE READING »
Home water heater systems in Columbus, OH, are specific to each house — there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, and a water heater is no exception. If you’re interested in a tankless water heater for your home but don’t know what size you need, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn why sizeCONTINUE READING »
The Buckeyes are playing, dinner is in the oven, and you’re sitting in a cold room. You can hear your furnace turn on, but it’s off again a minute later. Are you wondering what’s going on? Your furnace is short-cycling. A furnace short-cycling turns on and off frequently or turns off before it heats yourCONTINUE READING »
Your sump pump works hard to keep your Columbus home dry. But what happens when the sump pump float switch is faulty? Chances are that you have an overworked pump, a water-logged basement, or both. Keep reading to learn how to troubleshoot common float switch issues and DIY solutions to avoid spending your weekend inCONTINUE READING »
In older homes, it’s not uncommon to find an outdated electrical panel or even a fuse box. A 200-amp electrical panel has a higher capacity, making it less likely to be overloaded. In the 1950s and 1960s, 60-amp panels were commonplace, while 100-amp service was sufficient. But in a modern home, a 100-amp electrical panelCONTINUE READING »
Master Plumber Guide: Solder Copper Pipe Our master plumber learned new techniques and polished up on their existing skills with different types of older torches like MAP gas and Oxy Acetylene gas, and soldering at different orientations.