Maintenance Tips

Stop Those Water Leaks

August 25, 2010

One of the most common plumbing problems we find during our Home Inspections in Phoenix is leaking water faucets and fixtures. These water leaks may seem like minor problems but over time, they can add up to cost you allot of money not to mention the wasted water. Water leaks at plumbing fixtures are the [...]

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Don’t Neglect Your Evaporative Cooler

August 12, 2010

Here in Phoenix we see allot of evaporative coolers or “Swamp coolers” during our home inspections, these coolers work by blowing exterior air over a moist filter pad and circulating it into the home. These coolers work during dry times but on humid days they are not effective. While evaporative coolers are simple in design, [...]

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Home Maintenance Tip: Get your air conditioner ready for summer

May 11, 2010

The weather is heating up here in Phoenix, AZ and around the Country, now is time to start thinking about your air conditioner. This tireless workhorse keeps humming away day and night to keep you nice and comfortable but without proper maintenance it can suddenly fail you at the most inopportune time. Air conditioner (or [...]

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Home Maintenance Tip: Check & Seal Your Roof Penetrations

February 20, 2010

With all the rain we have been getting here in the Phoenix area lately, it’s a good idea to do a little preventative maintenance on your roof. Even a roof with roof covering in great shape can leak around the roof penetrations. It amazes me how much water damage a little unsealed gap around a [...]

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