Water Heater
What is once a year?
The frequency of flushing your water heater
What is a home warranty?
This item covers the service, repair, or replacement of your primary home systems and appliances
What is a home warranty?
This program for your home covers appliance repairs like a washing machine and dishwasher as well as significant systems such as plumbing and electrical
How long is, long-term home maintenance?
around 10 to 15 years of living within the property
What is an electric charge?
is the electrical property exhibited by protons and electrons
What is to remove sediment and reduce corrosion?
The reason the water heater tank is drained
What are A/C filters?
Change these about every 90 days, 45 days for allergies
Home warranty and home insurance are the same things
true or false
false
How many coats of paint would you put on interior walls?
the answer is 2
What does the acronym GFCI stand for?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
What are water leaks?
The most common issue with this system
What does the acronym HVAC stands for?
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
What are some home warranty companies?
Some of the names include Choice, Select, American Home Shield, Liberty, and First Premier
What is the difference between power washing and pressure washing?
A potential energy difference between two points in a circuit is called
voltage
What is a thermal expansion tank or expansion tank?
The tan item pictured
What is the rating that measures an A/C unit’s efficiency?
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER)
What is between $400-$450?
This is usually the starting price range for annual coverage
How often should roof gutters be cleaned?
twice a year
Define polarized, please
The electric device has a positive and negative terminal
What are the safety devices on a water heater?
The expansion tank and pressure relief valve
What is R22 refrigerant?
This type of refrigerant is obsolete
A home warranty can cover secondary damage to your home
true or false
false
Why is it important to keep your roof clean from leaves and debris?
As organic materials decay, they release acids that can accelerate the breakdown of asphalt shingle materials. Leaves and other debris hold unnecessary moisture on the roof surface.
List 5 devices that can produce a voltage
also, specify what type of energy they convert into (electric energy)
1. battery which is chemical energy
2. crystal which is mechanical energy
3. generator which is mechanical energy
4. thermocouple (device for measuring temperature)
5. solar cell which is light energy