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Ask The Pro Newsletter
- Electrical Safety In Your Home or Business
- A/C & Heating Tips and Facts
- Do you have a termite problem?
- Tips from Ace Hardware
- How to find a good contractor
Volume I, Edition 7
The Ask The Pro Newsletter is your outlet for pre-qualified contractors, tips from professionals, and
instruction on how to find safe contractors. The Ask The Pro Newsletter is loaded with information to
keep you up to date in what to look for when hiring professionals today.
For more information on how to find qualified contractors, weekly tips from Ace Hardware, and weekly
information from qualified professionals listen to the Ask The Pro Radio Show Saturday 11am-12pm
central on CNN 650. For more information about the Ask The Pro Radio Show click here to visit our
website!
If you are not currently a subscriber to The Ask The Pro Newsletter but would like to receive the email
on a monthly basis, you can subscribe here.
Thank you for your interest in the Ask The Pro Radio Show.
Jim Klauck
Host, Ask The Pro Radio Show
______________________________________________________________________
Brandt Electrical Service
Paul Brandt
Electrical Safety in your Home or Business
Electrical Distribution and Lighting Equipment Fires
in U.S. Homes: 1999-2002 Annual Averages
Electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in an estimated 32,000 reported home fires
annually.
These 32,000 fires caused annual averages of:
• 220 deaths
• 950 injuries
• $674 million in property damage
Overall, electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in:
• 9 percent of all reported home fires
• 8 percent of all home fire deaths, and
• 6 percent of all home fire injuries
Source: National Fire Protection Association, 4/06
Cables, switches, receptacles and other equipment can get worn over time and so it is important to get
them checked and replaced by a qualified electrician. Electrical Services need to be inspected and
upgraded if additional electrical loads have been added to the system.
If you are carrying out electrical work in your home or business in the State of Texas you now have to
follow the new rules issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which came
into effect on September 1, 2005. This is a new area for the TDLR and is called the Texas Electrical
Safety and Licensing Act. You are now required to use a licensed Electrical Contractor, who hires
competent licensed persons to comply with Licensing Regulations.
All Electrical contractors are now required to have their Electrical Contractor´s name, address, phone
number, and license number on all proposals, invoices, and written contracts, in the following format:
"Regulated by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P. O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas
78711, 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599; website: www.license.state.tx.us/complaints"
All Electrical Contractors licensed by the State of Texas are required to carry Liability Insurance. You
can call the TDLR at 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599, or visit their web site at http://www.license.state.tx.
us/electricians/elec.htm to see if they are registered and in good standing with the State of Texas.
Brandt Electrical Services, Inc. is a licensed and registered Electrical Contractor in the State of Texas.
Texas Electrical Contractors License (TECL) number, TECL19682, and has been doing business in
the Katy Area for over 20 years.
Brandt Electrical Services, Inc., can provide Electrical Services for all types of customers including
Single, and Multi Family Residences as well as the Commercial and Industrial Customers, and has an
extensive 24 Hour Service Department to handle all of your Emergency Electrical needs.
______________________________________________________________________
Burnett HVAC & Electrical Services
Nick Burnett
Tips to keep your A/C & Heating units working to your advantage!
Burnett Services is a family owned and operated corporation offering air conditioning and heating
service and sales of residential and commercial properties as well as electrical services. We have
been in business for over 5 years. Our employees are licensed, quality professionals with experience
and knowledge of every aspect of electrical, a/c and heating. Service requests will be handled in a
timely and professional manner. Burnett Services works on all makes and models of Air Conditioners.
We offer a great job at a fair price.
Here are some tips and facts:
A/C tip: Annual a/c and heating maintenance insures the integrity and the life of your system.
A/C tip: To help you remember, replace your a/c filters every time you receive your electric bill. This will
help keep your bills low.
Fact: A dirty evaporator coil can cause compressor failure.
Fact: A dirty condenser coil can cause motor failure and increase your electric bill as much as 30%.
Heating tip: Protect your family. Purchase carbon monoxide detectors and install one on each level of
your home.
We offer preventative maintenance programs on electrical, a/c and heating. Call our office to find out
more.
_____________________________________________________________________
Chem-Tech Termite & Pest Control
Butch Baumann
Do you have a termite problem?
Nationwide, subterranean termite damage approaches a billion dollars a year. Protect your home by
watching for signs or termites.
* a temporary swarm of winged insects around your home
*discarded wings near doors and windows
*mud tubes going up your slab
*hollow sounding wall studs
Is it a termite or an ant?
The answer to this question is important to know, because measures for controlling the two pests vary.
Winged termites are usually only 1/8" or so in length, and have straight antenna and no "waistline."
Their wings are long and of equal length. Ants are often several times larger. They have elbowed
antennae and three distinct body segments, with very slim waists. Their front wings are much longer
than the back ones. Termites break off their wings; ants do not.
To be sure termites are the problem; call us for a home inspection.
Chem-Tech Termite and Pest Control 281-391-0333
_____________________________________________________________________
Tips From Ace Hardware
The Helpful Hardware Man's Corner - Answers by Lou Manfredini
Q:I just bought my first house and need to give the place a little bit of a makeover. The previous home
owners were smokers, which has left the home smelling like a bar. Being new to home improvements,
I'm unsure of what the first steps are to getting rid of this smell. Is this something fresh paint will cover?
Are there any pre-steps I should perform before I paint the walls the color I want?
A: You need to spend some time washing all the walls down first using TSP, warm water and a
sponge. You will be amazed at what comes off of the walls. Then rinse the walls, let them dry. Next,
prime all the walls with a stain killing primer like Ace's Stain Halt, then you can re-paint. Also buy some
fresh wave odor neutralizer to combat the smell; the crystal gel will work wonders.
________________________________________________________________________________
Finding A Good Contractor
Sponsored By Check A Pro
When considering a contractor always be sure to 'Check' them out! You should:
-Research license information with the State of Texas
-Ask them for references
-Ask them if they are insured
-Contact the local business bureau
For a list of pre-qualified service providers visit www.checkapro.com. All Check A Pro members have
been pre-qualified through the following:
-Reference Check
-Local Business Bureau Review
-License Check w/ the Sate of Texas
- A/C & Heating Tips and Facts
- Do you have a termite problem?
- Tips from Ace Hardware
- How to find a good contractor
Volume I, Edition 7
The Ask The Pro Newsletter is your outlet for pre-qualified contractors, tips from professionals, and
instruction on how to find safe contractors. The Ask The Pro Newsletter is loaded with information to
keep you up to date in what to look for when hiring professionals today.
For more information on how to find qualified contractors, weekly tips from Ace Hardware, and weekly
information from qualified professionals listen to the Ask The Pro Radio Show Saturday 11am-12pm
central on CNN 650. For more information about the Ask The Pro Radio Show click here to visit our
website!
If you are not currently a subscriber to The Ask The Pro Newsletter but would like to receive the email
on a monthly basis, you can subscribe here.
Thank you for your interest in the Ask The Pro Radio Show.
Jim Klauck
Host, Ask The Pro Radio Show
______________________________________________________________________
Brandt Electrical Service
Paul Brandt
Electrical Safety in your Home or Business
Electrical Distribution and Lighting Equipment Fires
in U.S. Homes: 1999-2002 Annual Averages
Electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in an estimated 32,000 reported home fires
annually.
These 32,000 fires caused annual averages of:
• 220 deaths
• 950 injuries
• $674 million in property damage
Overall, electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in:
• 9 percent of all reported home fires
• 8 percent of all home fire deaths, and
• 6 percent of all home fire injuries
Source: National Fire Protection Association, 4/06
Cables, switches, receptacles and other equipment can get worn over time and so it is important to get
them checked and replaced by a qualified electrician. Electrical Services need to be inspected and
upgraded if additional electrical loads have been added to the system.
If you are carrying out electrical work in your home or business in the State of Texas you now have to
follow the new rules issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which came
into effect on September 1, 2005. This is a new area for the TDLR and is called the Texas Electrical
Safety and Licensing Act. You are now required to use a licensed Electrical Contractor, who hires
competent licensed persons to comply with Licensing Regulations.
All Electrical contractors are now required to have their Electrical Contractor´s name, address, phone
number, and license number on all proposals, invoices, and written contracts, in the following format:
"Regulated by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P. O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas
78711, 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599; website: www.license.state.tx.us/complaints"
All Electrical Contractors licensed by the State of Texas are required to carry Liability Insurance. You
can call the TDLR at 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599, or visit their web site at http://www.license.state.tx.
us/electricians/elec.htm to see if they are registered and in good standing with the State of Texas.
Brandt Electrical Services, Inc. is a licensed and registered Electrical Contractor in the State of Texas.
Texas Electrical Contractors License (TECL) number, TECL19682, and has been doing business in
the Katy Area for over 20 years.
Brandt Electrical Services, Inc., can provide Electrical Services for all types of customers including
Single, and Multi Family Residences as well as the Commercial and Industrial Customers, and has an
extensive 24 Hour Service Department to handle all of your Emergency Electrical needs.
______________________________________________________________________
Burnett HVAC & Electrical Services
Nick Burnett
Tips to keep your A/C & Heating units working to your advantage!
Burnett Services is a family owned and operated corporation offering air conditioning and heating
service and sales of residential and commercial properties as well as electrical services. We have
been in business for over 5 years. Our employees are licensed, quality professionals with experience
and knowledge of every aspect of electrical, a/c and heating. Service requests will be handled in a
timely and professional manner. Burnett Services works on all makes and models of Air Conditioners.
We offer a great job at a fair price.
Here are some tips and facts:
A/C tip: Annual a/c and heating maintenance insures the integrity and the life of your system.
A/C tip: To help you remember, replace your a/c filters every time you receive your electric bill. This will
help keep your bills low.
Fact: A dirty evaporator coil can cause compressor failure.
Fact: A dirty condenser coil can cause motor failure and increase your electric bill as much as 30%.
Heating tip: Protect your family. Purchase carbon monoxide detectors and install one on each level of
your home.
We offer preventative maintenance programs on electrical, a/c and heating. Call our office to find out
more.
_____________________________________________________________________
Chem-Tech Termite & Pest Control
Butch Baumann
Do you have a termite problem?
Nationwide, subterranean termite damage approaches a billion dollars a year. Protect your home by
watching for signs or termites.
* a temporary swarm of winged insects around your home
*discarded wings near doors and windows
*mud tubes going up your slab
*hollow sounding wall studs
Is it a termite or an ant?
The answer to this question is important to know, because measures for controlling the two pests vary.
Winged termites are usually only 1/8" or so in length, and have straight antenna and no "waistline."
Their wings are long and of equal length. Ants are often several times larger. They have elbowed
antennae and three distinct body segments, with very slim waists. Their front wings are much longer
than the back ones. Termites break off their wings; ants do not.
To be sure termites are the problem; call us for a home inspection.
Chem-Tech Termite and Pest Control 281-391-0333
_____________________________________________________________________
Tips From Ace Hardware
The Helpful Hardware Man's Corner - Answers by Lou Manfredini
Q:I just bought my first house and need to give the place a little bit of a makeover. The previous home
owners were smokers, which has left the home smelling like a bar. Being new to home improvements,
I'm unsure of what the first steps are to getting rid of this smell. Is this something fresh paint will cover?
Are there any pre-steps I should perform before I paint the walls the color I want?
A: You need to spend some time washing all the walls down first using TSP, warm water and a
sponge. You will be amazed at what comes off of the walls. Then rinse the walls, let them dry. Next,
prime all the walls with a stain killing primer like Ace's Stain Halt, then you can re-paint. Also buy some
fresh wave odor neutralizer to combat the smell; the crystal gel will work wonders.
________________________________________________________________________________
Finding A Good Contractor
Sponsored By Check A Pro
When considering a contractor always be sure to 'Check' them out! You should:
-Research license information with the State of Texas
-Ask them for references
-Ask them if they are insured
-Contact the local business bureau
For a list of pre-qualified service providers visit www.checkapro.com. All Check A Pro members have
been pre-qualified through the following:
-Reference Check
-Local Business Bureau Review
-License Check w/ the Sate of Texas
Check A Pro Radio Show Check A Pro Radio is sponsored by CHECK A PRO. Learn more at www.checkapro.com.