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GFCI Outlets SAFETY FIRSTMany commercial and residential establishments use Ground Fault Circuit
interrupters (GFCI's) to prevent electrical shocks. The way GFCI's work is by sensing when current traveling through the hot wire is not returning via the neutral conductor.This prevents humans from conducting current to the ground. GFCI's can also assist in identification of faults if used in mine equipment control circuits. If a cable's insulation erodes due to vibration and the hot conductor contacts the frame of the enclosure a properly installed GFCI outlet or circuit breaker can isolate the circuit in which the fault occurred and protect personnel from electrical shock. Some of the requirements in residential and commercial properties as stated in the National Electrical Code NEC-NFPA are the installations of GFCI outlets to any electrical power sources located inside a 36" radious of any water source, also any exterior outlets, including the ones on your garage. GFCI outlets and circuit breakers like those picture here are relatively inexpensive, simple to install and mostly of the times Code required. Dont you think it's time for you to take advantage of the safety afforded by a GFCI ? Garbage DisposalsIn-sink garbage disposals add convenience to the modern kitchen. Located under the sink in-line with the drain, disposals consist of a motor-driven grinding device which grinds up and disposes of foodscraps or leftovers safely down the drain and flushes them into the home's septic tank or into the sewer system. Contrary to intuition,disposals work best when using cold water because potential grease congeals, getting chopped up and washed away in small manageable pieces. A garbage disposal can also eliminate the odors from organic waste decaying in the trash can and it reduces the number of times the trash needs to be "taken out" - an environmental advantage which helps reduce the amount of trash that gets sent to a landfill. One note of caution when considering a garbage disposal: some sewer systems place limitations on the use of garbage disposals, and septic systems must be sized to handle them. Replace them take us just one hour, but sometimes quick repairs are possible.
Programmable Thermostats . Programmable thermostats are hugely popular due to their energy saving benefits and your home improved
comfort.  These thermostats save energy on utility bills by allowing you
to set your home temperatures according to different factors. If you’re looking to cut
back expenses, you will usually see the return on your programmable thermostat investment within one year. When used properly, this device can save residents about $180 annually. Programmable thermostats are also a plus for the environmentally conscious because
they contain no mercury and are eco-friendly. Using less energy
helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production. Programmable thermostats
can be set to adjust the temperature of a home according to a user's schedule. The temperature
can be set to change based on whether your home or not or whether you are asleep or awake By allowing the occupant to program a specific schedule, the programmable thermostats turn off the HVAC (heating/ventilating/and air-conditioning) systems when they are not needed. This way, the home is only conditioned when it needs to be and the energy consumption of the home is reduced Regardless of brand, even the most basic programmable thermostat will be a benefit to any home. Affordable Handyman
complies with Mercury Thermostat collection Act July 2011 Law. www.thermostat-recycle.org . TOILET TROUBLE ? How a toilet
works
When handle is pressed , the attached lever lift the flapper by a chain. This opens the flush valve and releases the water through the rim into the toilet bowl, where gravity siphons the existing bowl water down the trap. Once the tank is empty, the flapper drops back onto the flush valve drain seat and the fill valve opens to release new water into the tank. A fill valve float rises with the water until the preset refill level is reach.
Did you know ? Leaky toilets are sneaky thieves. In just one year, a sinlge faulty toilet can leak enough water to fill a backyard swimming pool.
Affordable Handyman of Chicago is your source for toilet repair and tune up to solve your toilet troubles by replacing your tired, old fashioned tank components with durable more modern repair parts. No more wasted water, no more late night noises, leaks or worries. We recommend Fluid Master ® brand valves which can be found on your neighborhood depot or hardware store. Anti-siphon operation prevents backflow, a circunstance in which water from the toilet tank flows back into the drinkable water supply of your house via negative pressure caused by a significant drop in pressure of municipal water supply such as a fire hydrant turned on on your neighborhood or block. Prevent this hassles with a tune up toilet repair in Chicago, call Affordable Handyman.
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