Steve Mangekian, Author at Alpha Building Inspections

Electrical Home Maintenance

How to Install a Ring Doorbell

Keeping our homes and families safe is pretty much a universal top priority. But who has time to sit by the door all day waiting and watching the door? That's why smart doorbells like Ring…

Steve MangekianFebruary 6, 2024

Air conditioners can shut off for various reasons and some can be fixed independently

Air

Why Does My Air Conditioner Turn Off By Itself?

Nothing disrupts comfort faster than an air conditioner that randomly shuts off. This frustrating issue leaves you sweating it out, wondering what caused the shutdown. Fortunately, understanding the top reasons an AC might turn off…

Steve MangekianJanuary 31, 2024

Home Maintenance

How To Align Garage Door Sensors

For homeowners, a properly functioning garage is more than a convenience—it's a vital component of home safety and security. Regular maintenance, including aligning garage door sensors, is essential to ensure seamless operation. Picture arriving home…

Steve MangekianJanuary 25, 2024

Septic

Is Drano Septic Safe?

Clogged drains are a familiar adversary for homeowners, seeming to strike at the most inconvenient times. Asenals of products line store shelves, promising swift victory over stubborn blockages. Among the arsenal, Drano stands out as…

Steve MangekianJanuary 25, 2024

Basement

What is a Daylight Basement?

As daylight gently pours into the lower level of a home, it transforms what could be just an ordinary basement into a bright and inviting living space. This is the essence of a daylight basement,…

Steve MangekianJanuary 18, 2024

Plumbing

How To Clean The Thermocouple On a Water Heater

When it comes to home maintenance, certain tasks can easily be overshadowed by more immediate concerns. Regular lawn care or appliance check-ups often take precedence, while the humble water heater hums quietly in the background.…

Steve MangekianJanuary 10, 2024

Home Maintenance Windows

How to Remove a Sliding Glass Door

Whether it's time for a thorough cleaning, an essential repair, or a complete replacement, the task before you is clear: that sliding glass door needs to come out. Rest assured, this isn't the Herculean task…

Steve MangekianJanuary 9, 2024

Home Maintenance

How To Paint A Bathroom Ceiling

When it comes to homeownership, the job is pretty much never done. Painting a bathroom ceiling might not be your idea of a fun weekend, but it's a necessary part of bathroom maintenance that shouldn't…

Steve MangekianJanuary 5, 2024

Bathroom Plumbing

Is Bathroom Sink Water Safe To Drink?

Have you ever hesitated before sipping water straight from the bathroom sink, or foregone it altogether, for fear that it's not safe to drink? It's a common moment of indecision for many of us, especially…

Steve MangekianDecember 12, 2023

Roof

What Is A Composition Roof?

Navigating the realm of homeownership can often feel like learning a new language, and this is especially true when you're planning renovations or maintenance. Each project, and each piece of your home, has almost an…

Steve MangekianNovember 28, 2023

Steve Mangekian

How to Install a Ring Doorbell

Why Does My Air Conditioner Turn Off By Itself?

How To Align Garage Door Sensors

Is Drano Septic Safe?

What is a Daylight Basement?

How To Clean The Thermocouple On a Water Heater

How to Remove a Sliding Glass Door

How To Paint A Bathroom Ceiling

Is Bathroom Sink Water Safe To Drink?

What Is A Composition Roof?

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