by Home Standards | Sep 20, 2017 | Electric, Kitchens
This built-in microwave from the 1980’s is still in immaculate condition and still working. This was probably the high end microwave of it’s time. Why get something new if the old one is still working!!
by Home Standards | Jul 6, 2016 | Buildings Exterior, Electric
Sometimes when doing an inspection, we come across what can I only be describe as “jaw dropping” examples of how not to build a house. The other day, I had two such events in the same home. While checking the electrical panel, I noted that all the circuit grounds...
by Steve Vacha | Aug 16, 2015 | Electric, Newsletters
Electrical Panel Concerns By Steve Vacha Most of us have an innate respect or fear of electricity. Be it our parents warning us about it from an early age or maybe having the outlet spark on us as we tried to plug in a damaged tool or appliance. Our homes today have...
by Steve Vacha | Jun 19, 2015 | Electric, Heating and Air, Newsletters
Energy Steve Vacha Where would we be without it? We only have to remember how out of sorts we get when there is a short power outage at our homes. The cost of energy is going up. We pay more and more to heat our homes and keep the lights on. The cost to the...
by Jon Vacha | Nov 15, 2013 | Electric, Newsletters
Not So Shocking Truth By Jon Vacha A GFCI outlet is an outlet with the little push button that you see in bathrooms and kitchens. But why is there a push button and what the heck does GFCI mean? During inspection walkthroughs GFCI outlets are almost always discussed....
by Steve Vacha | Sep 20, 2013 | Electric, Newsletters
Going where most buyers don’t go. by Steve Vacha So, what is with this picture I took recently at a home? Looks like a normal electrical panel with a screw driver sitting on top of it. This very scenario killed a young man I am told who was doing mission work at a...
