The fall is a time when homeowners arrange to have regular maintenance done for their heating systems to make sure they are prepared to handle the rigors of winter. But fall maintenance isn’t only for furnaces. There are parts of a home’s plumbing that require yearly maintenance as well—most vitally, the water heater.
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The Importance of Regular Water Heater Maintenance
Monday, September 5th, 20163 Reasons for Bad-Smelling Drains
Monday, July 18th, 2016Nobody wants to have unpleasant smells wafting through their home. If you keep a clean house, but then start to notice foul odors coming from the drains, you’ll want to have the problem taken care of immediately. This is a smart idea, since not only will this eliminate the smells, it can also prevent huge issues from developing within your home’s drainage system or the sewer lines.
Tips for Doing Drain Unclogging the Right Way
Monday, June 20th, 2016Last week, we wrote a blog post about the ways you can avoid drain clogs. But there’s no way that you prevent all drain clogs ahead of time. At some point, you’ll have a slow drain or a complete stoppage in a kitchen or bathroom drain. How do you get rid of the clog? We’ll look at the right way to deal with the problem—which includes knowing what the wrong way is.
Some Signs That You Have Hard Water
Monday, June 6th, 2016Hard water isn’t something you want in your home: it means that the water flowing into the plumbing system from the municipal supply contains a higher than normal mineral content, usually magnesium, gypsum, and calcium. This isn’t actually harmful for people to drink, although it may not taste very good. The real problem with hard water is what it does to the plumbing in the house, not the people. The high mineral content leaves deposits on the inside of pipes, lowering available volume and leading to high water pressure, leaks, and eventual pipe replacement. Hard water can also cause damage to many appliances—water heaters are the most at risk—and lead to clogged faucets and showerheads.
How Professional Plumbers Clean Your Drains
Monday, May 2nd, 2016When it comes to cleaning drains due to clogs, you’ll hear the same piece of advice from all plumbers: Don’t use store-bought chemicals for this job! (We’ve even written a full post about this issue.) Although it’s fine to use a sink plunger or a simple hand-crank drain snake to attempt to remove a simple clog, there are a few problems you might encounter: 1) You may not be able to break through a tough clog this way, and 2) neither tactic will provide a long-term solution to clogging and slow drain problems, and the clog is likely to return.
Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters: Which One Is Really the Best?
Monday, April 25th, 2016We’ve written before about the different types of water heaters that are available on today’s market. Where once everyone used storage tank water heaters, tankless systems have become increasingly popular. When you are looking to replace an older water heater, or are planning on the first installation of a water heater in a new home, you’ll have to balance out whether or not to go with a tankless model. Is tankless automatically the better option? Let’s take a closer look at the “tank v. tankless” debate.
How to Check for Leaks in Your Plumbing
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016Plumbing leaks can be extremely costly, not to mention inconvenient. A leaky faucet, for example, could waste gallons of water over the course of a couple months, with your monthly water bill suffering the consequences. It’s best to call a professional plumber to repair any leaks that may be occurring. However, in the meantime we’ve shared some action steps below for you to find if you truly do have a leak and to find where it is coming from.
Don’t Use Store-Bought Drain Cleaners on Clogs! Here’s Why
Monday, April 4th, 2016When you encounter a clog in a sink in your home, your first instinct is probably to reach for a plunger to solve the problem. This is a good idea, and for simple clogs it will often work—although it won’t get to the root of build-up inside the drainpipe if that’s what’s responsible for the clog. However, if the plunger doesn’t get the job done, the next step is to…
Common Kitchen Plumbing Repair Needs
Monday, March 28th, 2016Ideally, all you would ever need to fix a kitchen plumbing problem is a plunger and a little elbow grease. Unfortunately, homeowners are often met with much more complicated plumbing issues, which require a professional plumber to repair. Not to worry though. We are here to assist you with all of your plumbing needs. But what are some of the most common kitchen plumbing repair jobs you may need done?
How Much Water Does a Leaky Faucet Waste?
Monday, March 21st, 2016A leaky faucet is never a good sign. Not only is it annoying, it’s also a sign of a problem that will only grow worse, costing you money on your water bill. Additionally, a leaky faucet wastes a good amount of water, putting unnecessary stress on the environment. Though a small leak may not seem like much, when you add it up over a period of time, a leaky faucet can be detrimental. But how much water does a leaky faucet actually waste?