Your Winter Plumbing Maintenance Checklist
Plumbing problems tend to skyrocket in the wintertime. Taking preventive measures prior to a plumbing emergency occurring can save you both time, money and the stress. Let’s go over some simple things you can do to prepare your home’s plumbing system for colder temperatures. Comprehensive Winter Plumbing Maintenance Checklist Check for Leaks: If you notice […]
How to Avoid a Thanksgiving Plumbing Emergency
The freeze is here, now what? Your questions answered.
My pipes are frozen, what do I do now? If you want to be sure to avoid major issues the safest thing to do is to turn off the water to your home, either at the water riser going into your home or at the street (city meter). This will ensure that when things begin […]
Flush it or trash it?
Some of the most common culprits of drain stoppages include wipes, napkins and paper towels. These items are bulky and not all sewer systems can handle them. While napkins and paper towels may be break down over time, the bulkiness of these items may cause an immediate drain issue. Non-biodegradable disinfecting wipes can get caught […]
How to Avoid Frozen Pipe Repair During a Freeze
When temperatures drop below freezing, frozen pipes can cause serious damage. Water expands when it freezes. Since it’s confined to the space within a pipe, it has nowhere to go, so intense pressure on the pipe walls can cause them to burst. Frozen pipe repair can be time-consuming and expensive (it often results in fixing […]
10 Items to Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
The garbage disposal is an extremely convenient appliance. It’s also one that should be used carefully. There are lots of items that can clog it up and cause problems. You can prevent your system from getting clogged, jammed, or damaged and avoid garbage disposal repair by avoiding these 10 items: 1. Coffee Grounds While coffee […]
Water Heaters: New Energy Efficiency Regs are Coming
Beware: New EF Regulations Could Impact Buying a New Water Heater Soon Call us at [site_info_phone_number] before the deadline of April 16, 2015 to learn about your water heater options! It’s true. Your water heater will likely become more expensive to replace, due to new EF (energy factor) ratings requirements effective April 15. This will change the water […]
Water Heater Problems and Repairs
While it may take time to notice problems with appliances or other products around the house, a malfunctioning water heater is usually easy to spot right away. There may be water on the floor all around the water heater, or a normally warm shower is suddenly icy cold. Fortunately, since water heater problems are most […]
Know When to Call a Plumber
Homeowners may not realize the complexity of their home’s plumbing system and knowing when to call a plumber can minimize future frustration and damage. Here are five reasons to call a plumber: Leaks. Whether you experience a water-all-over-the-floor disaster or a less apparent dark mark on the wall or ceiling, do what you can to […]
Maintaining Your Bathroom Plumbing: A DIY Checklist
Plumbing maintenance is important to do regularly to prevent plumbing problems and emergencies. Bathroom plumbing is easy to maintain and often only takes a couple of minutes to keep in proper working order. Follow this DIY checklist to keep your bathroom plumbing in tip-top shape. Clean out your drain if they are working slowly. Debris […]