The Smart Home Headache: Why Your New Gadgets Are Tripping Your Arc Fault Breakers
You’ve invested in the latest smart home tech—voice-activated lights, connected appliances, and smart dimmers that set the perfect mood. But instead of seamless convenience, you’re getting a different kind of “smart” experience: frequent, frustrating trips of your home’s arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs). If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This is a growing pain […]
The Auxiliary Heat Warning
How your thermostat signals a problem with your heat pump. As a home inspector, I see a lot of things homeowners miss. Usually, it’s a leak in a crawlspace or a frayed wire in the attic. But recently, I came across a “silent” budget-killer that I want to make sure you’re aware of: The Auxiliary […]
The Importance of Having a Home Maintenance Inspection Performed
As a homeowner, you know that your home is your biggest investment. You also know that it is important to keep your home in good condition so that it will last for many years to come. One way to do this is to have a maintenance inspection performed on a regular basis. A maintenance inspection […]