Champion InspectJun 13, 20181 minQuick Tip #27 – Plumbing Vent? What Plumbing Vent?All modern plumbing systems in residential construction have a plumbing vent. It doesn’t just vent unwanted odors from the drainage...
Champion InspectMar 14, 20181 minQuick Tip #18 – A Drip at the Darned Valve – AgainLet’s say that every time you turn the small globe valve for the outdoor hose bib, you get that drip-drip-drip from the body of the...
Champion InspectFeb 14, 20181 minQuick Tip #14 – Thump, Thump…It’s the Water HeaterIt’s annoying when your water heater thumps, pops and whomps whenever you use hot water. What can you do? The water heater’s thumping is...
Champion InspectNov 22, 20171 minQuick Tip #28 – Stains Around a Toilet = Serious ProblemAlways be on the lookout for water leaks in your home, including little clues that could indicate bigger problems. For instance, if...
Champion InspectNov 8, 20171 minQuick Tip #32 – Water Heater Drip Needs AttentionOne fine day, you walk past the water heater, and your foot gets wet. Hmm, that’s strange. You take a look and notice a very slow drip –...
Champion InspectOct 11, 20171 minQuick Tip #2: Quick – Turn Off the Water! (Cold Climate)Oh, no! Water is running from somewhere beneath the cabinets and ruining your new kitchen floor. HELP! You can prepare for a crisis like...
Champion InspectSep 13, 20171 minQuick Tip #11 – Inside Info on an Outdoor FixtureHere’s a bit of fix-it trivia for you: the exterior faucet to which you connect lawn hoses is called a hose bib. You can toss out this...