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How It Works
This visual dictionary of your house shows how all of the systems work, from Attic ventilation to Zone heating. It will help you to talk knowledgeably to contractors and other professionals and understand problems when things go wrong.

Appliances
Clothes dryers and washers, freezers, refrigerators, disposals, dishwashers, vacuum systems, water heaters, and more
   
Electrical Systems
Electrical systems, switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, conventional lighting, fluorescent lights, doorbells, telephones
 
Plumbing Systems
Drains, faucets, toilets, tubs, showers, water supply system, septic tanks, sprinklers, piping
   Walls, Floors, Surfaces
Cabinets, counters, carpets, floors, stairs, tile, grout, wallboard, plaster, wallpaper, woodwork
         
Heating, Cooling, Energy
Air conditioners, forced-air heating, radiant heating, thermostats, fans, ventilation, and related equipment
   Structural Elements
Typical house framing, walls, roof framing, bearing and non-bearing walls, foundations, and other structure
         
Yard & Garden
Barbecues, decks, fences, outdoor lighting, trellises, pools, water features, sprinkler systems, and more
   House Exterior Shell
Roofing, siding, skylights, windows, doors, architectural detailing, insulation, locks, security, and more
 

 
 
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