Finding water droplets around an air vent can be surprising, especially here along the Colorado Front Range, where we are much more accustomed to dry air than excessive humidity. Still, condensation around supply vents can happen during the cooling...
Continue ReadingYou flush the toilet, walk away, and a few minutes later you can still hear water running. Once you notice that sound, it can be surprisingly hard to ignore. A toilet should refill after a flush...
Continue ReadingYour 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...
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