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More About This Title How Your House Works; A Visual Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home
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There's no question that it pays to be an informed consumer. Knowledge of your home's systems helps you control repair and construction costs and make sure the correct elements are being installed or replaced.
This book uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element in your house. Clear, "exploded" drawings show you exactly how these things should be put together and how they function – what to check if they don't work, and what you can do that might save you having to call in a professional.
The easy-to-understand pictures and explanations on every page get right to the point, helping you understand how things work, what can go wrong, and how to trouble-shoot a problem.
FEATURES:
Virtually everything in your house is included:
Electrical – circuit breakers and grounding, service, outlets, lamps and fixtures.Heating and air conditioning – gas, electrical and oil - ductwork and piping, thermostats, central and window AC units, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and air filtering systems.Plumbing – kitchen and bath fixtures, piping, water heaters, traps and vents, septic tanks, pumps and water softener systems – even sprinkler systems and swimming pool filters/heaters.Major household appliances – from kitchen to laundry.Foundation, framing, doors and windows – including issues like drainage and radon, types of framing and how it supports the house, and all types of doors and windows.English
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Plumbing.
The Supply System.
The Waste System.
The Vent System.
Lavatory Pop-up Drain.
Sink Drain.
Plunger-Type Tub Drain.
Pop-up Tub Drain.
Gravity Flow Toilet.
Traps & Vents.
Ball-Type Faucet.
Cartridge-Type Faucet.
Disk-Type Faucet.
Compression-Type Faucet.
Tempering Valve.
Tub/Shower Control.
Hose Bibbs.
Pitcher (Hand) Pump.
Jet Pump.
Submersible Pump.
Sump Pump.
Pressure Tank.
Charcoal Cartridge Filter.
Tank Filter.
Water Softener.
Reverse Osmosis Filter.
UV Purifier.
Septic Systems.
Pool Pump & Filter.
Solar Pool Heater.
Lawn Sprinkler System.
Chapter 2: Wiring.
Electrical Circuit.
Ohm’s Law.
120 & 240 VAC.
Circuit Breakers & Fuses.
Service Drop.
Meter.
Circuit Grounding.
Electrical Panels.
Receptacle.
GFCI.
AFCI.
Single-Pole Switch.
3- & 4-Way Switches.
Dimmer Switch.
Flush-Mount Light Fixture.
Hanging Ceiling Fixture.
Floor & Table Lamps.
Fluorescent Fixtures.
Smoke Detector.
Carbon Monoxide Detector.
Chapter 3: Heating.
Gas Warm Air Furnace.
Gas Hot Water Boiler.
Oil Warm Air Furnace.
Oil Hot Water Boiler.
Heat Pump.
Air-Tight Wood Stove.
Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace.
Baseboard Electric Heat.
Warm Air Distribution.
Hydronic Distribution.
Hot Water Radiant Heat.
Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger.
Bimetallic Thermostat.
Electric Water Heater.
Gas Water Heater.
Gas Tankless Heater.
Electric Tankless Heater.
BoilerMate™ Water Heater.
Solar Water Heater.
Chapter 4: Cooling.
Natural Ventilation.
Ceiling Fan.
Whole-House Fan.
Window Air Conditioner.
Central Air Conditioner.
Evaporative Cooler.
Chapter 5: Air Quality.
Humidifier.
Dehumidifier.
Furnace Filters.
Electronic Air Cleaners.
Chapter 6: Appliances.
Dishwasher.
Clothes Washer.
Electric Clothes Dryer.
Gas Clothes Dryer.
Electric Range/Oven.
Gas Range/Oven.
Refrigerator/Freezer.
Icemaker.
Garbage Disposal.
Microwave Oven.
Trash Compactor.
Vacuum Cleaners.
Chapter 7: Windows & Doors.
Low-E Glazings.
Cylinder Locks.
Garage Door Opener.
Chapter 8: Foundation & Frame.
Footings.
Drainage.
Radon Abatement.
Pier Foundation.
Slab Foundation.
Full Foundation.
Crawl Space.
Grade Beam.
Forces on the Frame.
Beams in Bending.
Framing Members.
Post & Beam Frame.
Plank & Beam Frame.
Balloon Frame.
Platform Frame.
Advanced (OVE) Frame.
Index.
