Your air conditioner turns on, the breaker trips, and suddenly the house starts warming up. While an occasional electrical issue can happen, a breaker that repeatedly trips when your AC starts usually means something in the cooling system or...
Continue ReadingYour shower has great water pressure until someone starts the washing machine. Or maybe the kitchen faucet slows to a trickle when another family member turns on a second shower. If your water pressure seems fine when you're using...
Continue ReadingYou set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature, the main floor feels fine, and then you head upstairs only to find that the bedrooms feel noticeably warmer. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Temperature differences between floors are...
Continue ReadingIf your older Colorado home has outlets near sinks, in the garage, or outdoors without “TEST” and “RESET” buttons, you may wonder whether they need to be replaced. The answer depends on when the wiring was...
Continue ReadingA properly installed and maintained tankless water heater can often provide close to 20 years of service. That is longer than the approximately 10- to 15-year projected lifespan of many traditional tank-style water heaters in the Boulder-Denver area. ...
Continue ReadingAir conditioners are not completely silent. A central air conditioner or heat pump has a compressor, motors, fans, refrigerant, and electrical controls that naturally produce sound. You may hear a steady hum outside, air moving through the vents, or...
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