To utilize your air conditioning system fully and efficiently, you should understand that it is a total, whole-house system.

The main water shut off is typically located in the basement near the front foundation wall or in the mechanical room but are also installed for each vanity and toilet in the home.

Throughout your first year of ownership as your home goes through the various weather seasons, some slight cracking, nail “pops”, or drywall seams may become visible on walls or ceilings.

Natural gas lines will have a main shut off valve located outside at the service meter, where the line enters the home from the exterior.

If you find yourself without heat, review the maintenance list in your McBride workbook. If after reviewing this list your furnace is still not working properly, call your HVAC contractor.

During the first heating season, you will probably notice moisture condensing on your windows and other surfaces directly exposed to outside air, usually at the bottom of the windows.

Changes in temperature of the water flowing through pipes will cause some noise. This is normal and requires no repair.

Many plumbing clogs happen in the p-trap, the curved portion of the drain pipe under the sink and are caused by improper garbage disposal use.

By its nature, concrete develops cracks over time. This is normal and can be expected, despite all precautions taken during installation.