Your Water Meter

Your Water Meter

Sep 19, 2018 | Plumbing

A water meter is a device used to measure the amount of water delivered to your home. In the Houston area, the meter is most often located near the curb at the street. It can be located in other places, such as halfway between the street and the home or on the back...

Accordion fittings and clogged drains

Aug 13, 2018 | Plumbing

Accordion fittings and clogged drains. One always follows the other. Countless Do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowners have fallen for the ease of installation that accordian style plumbing fittings offer. It is true that these fittings can reduce the work load and planning...
Dishwasher contamination part II – The air gap.

Dishwasher contamination part II – The air gap.

Jul 11, 2018 | Appliances, Dishwasher

In the first installment of our dishwasher series, I said one of the most common dishwasher inspection faults I find in the Houston area are improper drain installation. Just to review in case you missed it, in most homes, the dishwasher is connected to the food...
Dishwasher contamination Part I -The high loop.

Dishwasher contamination Part I -The high loop.

Jul 10, 2018 | Appliances, Dishwasher

One of the most common dishwasher faults I find as a home inspector in the Houston area are improper drain installation. In most Harris county homes, the dishwasher is connected to the food disposal for drainage of waste water. Because there is a direct connection...