Ecobee is a standard 24 VAC thermostat, which means it will work with 95% of HVAC systems out there.Ecobee will work with all major manufacturers including Trane, Lennox, Carrier, Goodman, Amana, Rheem, American Standard, and others. What systems are ecobee … Continue reading →

Thermistors are thermally sensitive resistors whose prime function is to exhibit a large, predictable and precise change in electrical resistance when subjected to a corresponding change in body temperature. What are the two uses of thermistor? Thermistors are used as … Continue reading →

Typically this math breaks down so that families with: 1-2 people need a 30-gallon water heater. 2-3 people need a 40-gallon water heater. 3-4 people need a 40-50 gallon water heater. What size water heater is needed for a family … Continue reading →

the temperature on water heater is set too high. a dirty cold water inlet filter. flow-sensor damage or problem. improperly installed or too-short venting pipes. Why does my tankless water heater keep turning off? Electric Tankless Water Heater Keeps Shutting … Continue reading →

second ignition attempt failed. SP2 – second ignition attempt failed. How do I reset my Ariston boiler? To reset your Ariston boiler you simply need to locate the reset button and hold it down for up to 10 seconds. All … Continue reading →

A boiler lockout is a shut-down procedure that initiates when a boiler is not working within certain tolerances. Boilers can lock out due to low/high water pressure, lack of, or no fuel supply (gas, LPG or oil), a blockage in … Continue reading →

On countertop outlets, it is standard to install outlet boxes so the tops are between 15 and 20 inches from the countertop surface. Where should countertop outlets be placed? Answer: Here are the basics: A receptacle outlet needs to be … Continue reading →

Back to Basics: The Best Non-Smartphones. Stop the notification insanity, trim your bills and enjoy a quieter life. Get yourself a “dumb” phone.Whether you call them basic phones, dumb phones, feature phones, or non-smartphones, this guide is going to break … Continue reading →

What Is a double tap? If your home has a double tapped circuit breaker, this means that two wires (conductors) are connected to one specific circuit breaker or one terminal on the same circuit breaker. You may also hear this … Continue reading →

iPhone 7 Pros & Cons Pros Cons Excellent battery life No headphone jack Wireless headphones through Apple Earpods, (just don’t lose the earpods, or it quickly becomes a con) Older version of iOS Excellent camera More storage than older models … Continue reading →

Motorola’s getting back into the high-end Android flagship game — and by most counts, its new top-of-the-line, $999 Edge+ phone is quite the creation. Is a Motorola phone an Android? Motorola Moto is a range of Android mobile devices manufactured … Continue reading →

Understanding Your Home’s Electrical Wiring Because 15-amp receptacles can be used with 20-amp circuits, most of the outlets you see in American homes are the standard 15-amp variety, with two slots and a U-shaped grounding hole. 20-amp receptacles have a … Continue reading →

15 amps. Hair dryer wattage levels Many hair dryers require about 1,875 watts, or 15 amps, of power. Because of this, it’s much easier to blow a circuit just by plugging your hair dryer in. Be aware of how many … Continue reading →

Drivers are specialized software modules that connect the hardware of a device to the software of available programs. This enables the hardware components to ‘talk’ to the operating system. Do phones have drivers? Android does not have “device drivers”.It is … Continue reading →

When an appliance such as a microwave oven repeatedly trips the circuit breaker, it’s overloading the electrical circuit, which is rated to handle a finite number of amps.Too many items are plugged into the same circuit that the microwave oven … Continue reading →