Questions tagged [texas]
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HVAC working perfectly with regular thermostat, then AC not working with smart thermostat
My home had an old, simple Honeywell thermostat that was working completely fine. See the photograph attached for wiring information. I am in Texas, so I have both an external AC compressor and a ...
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Does a gray water system need a drain trap to meet code?
If I put in a gray water system and plumb my shower to an outside 250 gallon tank which I place in the ground, do I need to have a P-trap?
My intent/idea is to plumbing my master shower out to a 250 ...
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Dishwasher needed?
Is it mandatory to have a dishwasher installed in your texas home? We just bought a house, and of course we’re remodeling. The inspector won’t pass us unless we have all appliances. We don’t want a ...
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In 2023, does Texas require an air-gap between dishwasher and an in-sink food-waste 'disposerator'?
I'm about to replace a leaking kitchen faucet (a $100 plastic Moedel from a big-box store) with a presumably higher Kuality faucet. While doing this, I thought I'd look to see if my kitchen plumbing ...
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Garage Door Insulation vs Ventilation Grill [closed]
I am located in Houston, TX and so you can imagine how hot and humid it is right now in the summer. I live in a 3 story townhome style house with an attached garage. And another thing is that I also ...
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What Should I Accept for Termite Control for a New Construction Home?
I am building a new home with a rigid steel structure + steel roof/siding, and traditional 2x4 wood framing on inside, a.k.a. a "barndominium". Regarding termite prevention, applicable (?!) ...
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Is it allowed to use same HVAC system for main living and auto garage areas?
I am building a new home and the HVAC provider/contractor has proposed a single, shared system to heat/cool both my main living and garage areas. Proposed solution has separate returns, thermostats ...
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