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Chicago home improvement has a new trend. Home owners are thinking less about resale value and more about the way they live in their homes now. Due to the cost restrictions they are maximizing the use of the existing space making the rooms do more, and adding personal touches. When attics, garages or Chicago basement remodeling are done by construction companies in Chicago, they are transformed in bedrooms, offices or playrooms. Additional windows and skylights bring more daylight to dark spaces.
New trims details are changing the style of homes very quickly. Most of these projects cannot be called exciting. Adding a basement bathroom is a dirty job but it can be the little extra that your growing family need in the future. Both Chicago basement remodeling and kitchen remodeling in Chicago done by a Chicago construction company, a builder in Chicago or a reputable Illinois construction company such as Taty Construction will add equity to your property.
Here are few tips:
Electrical System
Routine Maintenance Tips
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To help prevent power outages, make sure there are not too many appliances plugged into one circuit.
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Regularly use self- test button on ground fault circuit interrupters/arc fault circuit to ensure proper working order.
Quick Fixes
Problem: No electricity to an outlet
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Check circuit breaker box
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Try plug in in another item to that outlet.
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Check all other outlets
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Call a qualified professional such as Taty Construction or another Chicago construction company.
Technical Terms: Circuit breaker: Device for interrupting an electric circuit to prevent excessive current, as caused by a short circuit, from damaging the apparatus in the circuit or from causing a fire.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter): A life safety device commonly used in outdoor, bathroom and kitchen locations that limits ground fault to 5 milliamps.
Range /Oven
Routine maintenance Tips
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To avoid damaging the burners/heating elements, do not use extra-large and heavy cooking pots or pans.
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If you have a self – cleaning, do not use any other method to clean it.
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Mineral deposits on the electric heating element can be cleaned with vinegar.
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Clean or change range hood exhaust filters regularly.
Quick Fixes
Electric Range
Problem: The range is not working at all
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Check for blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If you don’t find a problem, call Taty Construction or another Chicago construction company to send you a licensed electrician.
Problem: One of the elements doesn’t heat.
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Check each part for continuity and replace if necessary.
Gas Range
Problem: A surface burner doesn’t light
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Ensure gas shut-off valve is turned to the open position.
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for relighting the pilot
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Repair or replace spark igniter.
Problem: Pilot light doesn’t remain lit
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Use a small wire to clean the port
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Try to prevent drafts near the range.
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Replace thermocouple.