Easy Electric, Heating, and Sewage Repairs for the Home

Even while our HVAC Installation and Repair Guide staff are prepared to tackle any issue you might have with your HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems, there are some issues that, if you're trying to save money, you can handle your own. Here are some tips for quick fixes you may perform on your own.

Practical Advice for Heating and Cooling

• Verify that your system is turned on.

• Verify whether the thermostat is requesting heating or cooling.

• For debris, inspect the air filters.

• Verify that all of the registers are operational.

A Few Tips on Electricity

• Always switch a tripped breaker to the "off" position before switching it to the "on" position to reset it.

• A GFCI outlet might be the issue if you've already tested and found no breakers have tripped. GFCI-protected plugs are typically utilized in locations that could contain water, such as restrooms, kitchens, outdoor areas, garages, or basements. These zones may be consolidated on a single circuit due to electrical demand and ground fault prevention requirements. A front-mounted outlet with a TEST and RESET button denotes that it is GFCI protected. It could deliver a range of upstream outputs. To restore electricity, locate the GFCI, check if it hasn't tripped, activate it by pressing the test button, and reset it.

• Since a light switch controls many plugs in homes, this can be the situation if you have an outlet that isn't powered. Ever notice how no matter how many times you flick the switch, the light never seems to turn on? This could be an excellent place to start. To ensure that the switched outlet has electricity, plug in a standard lamp first. Then, check the switch in both the on and off positions.

Tips on Water Supply

• Verify that all shut-offs are entirely open or closed, as necessary.

• Cover the drain with a hair catcher to prevent your shower from backing up and becoming an uncomfortable bathtub. These should be cleaned occasionally since they'll start to clog if you don't.

• Utilize the plunger if you can. With a bit of perseverance, most obstacles and snags can be removed.

Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC service appointments can be made using the HVAC Installation and Repair Guide.

These are great suggestions for cost-effective solutions to minor issues you may encounter around your home. As always, if there's a serious problem, get in touch immediately, and we'll send someone to help you!

Please get in touch with the HVAC Installation and Repair Guide if you'd like to arrange for one of our staff members to visit you for HVAC, electrical, or plumbing service in Northern Virginia.