Good idea. Did you do the tap test?

Yes..thud until the top and then ding.

Since 1985 water meters have a built in back flow preventer. It is in the code. Water companies in the US have replaced most of the older meters.

Great but i would replace it anyway since it's so old.

Anyone interester in tips and information on surge protection?

We are going to get a hard freeze this weekend so make sure you get an insulated cover for your outdoor hose bibs and leave the bathroom hot AND cold water dripping during the night to avoid any freezing pipes.

Thanks! Also Complete Dryer Vent was mentioned @352-653-0809. Is there a preference between these two?

Complete Dryer Vent will probably do a more thorough job but cost a little more.

Well I'm giving them a chance. A little more expensive but they sound very thorough. I'll let everyone know after Jan. 11th.

Another Suggestion for the AC Drip Line cleaning
 

My son works on HVAC systems in Atlanta area. He told me to get the wet / dry vac and suck the water and debris out of the line where the drain line discharge is located near the outside AC unit. You will be AMAZED at all the "white noogies" and growth as he called them comes out.. (THis also pulls all the water out of the line which you should refill) Then one other idea was-- by the indoor unit, lift off the water overflow sensor from the PVC tube right near the drain outlet of the AC unit. Push a hose down the tube an inch or two and turn on the water slowly. This is best with two people. So the pressure (Around 60 PSI in most places) also helps PUSH the growth out of the tubes and also fills it back up with water. You are done.:22yikes:

As a new home owner here in TV, this has been very valuable info - I have taken notes and placed all these items on a calendar. Besides the references given in this thread, does anyone have a referral for a good handyman that will come by periodically throughout the year for the more minor maintenance items - I am neither handy, nor want to be charged with this kinda of work. Thanks everyone, especially the OP for such useful info.

If you have a tankless hot water heater, the ignitors have a tendacy to fail early..

They are easy to replace of you keep a spare on hand

Water Heater Igniter RGT20235C

Rheem PROTECH Ignitor Coil RTG20235C https://a.co/d/bi9sW0s

https://youtube.com/watch?v=9OSRhziH...SIkaIECMiOmarE

Good advice!