22 October 2020
If you are in the market for a new water heater, you may have heard about tankless water heaters. Tankless water heaters promise hot water on demand that does not run out, but are they all they are cracked up to be? These are some of the things you should consider about tankless water heaters before you make a commitment. Your Home May Need a Little Work Depending on the type of water heater you already had in place, you may need to have some work done to fit your house with the necessary hookups.
22 September 2020
Most homes are full of appliances that need regular maintenance. We rely on them to wash our clothes, keep food and air at proper temperatures, and water warm in the home. However, sometimes these appliances don't work as they should. When you find yourself taking a cold shower due to a broken water heater, here are three things you should do: Check the Pilot Light The gas water heater in your home will have a pilot light that should stay lit.
24 August 2020
If you have a lot of skills with home repairs and renovations, you might decide to remodel your bathroom yourself. Completing a do-it-yourself (DIY) project is an excellent way to cut costs during any home project, but there are specific tasks you should never handle yourself. Plumbing is one of these. If you are preparing to handle a DIY bathroom remodeling project, you should hire a plumber for help, and here are some reasons you need a plumber.
21 July 2020
Although most plumbing problems seem like an emergency, very few actually require the immediate services of an after-hours emergency plumber. The following guide can help you decide whether you can wait or whether you need to call the plumber right away. Sewage Backup A sewage backup in your home is always an emergency. In most cases, there is little that you can do to stem the flow of sewage coming up in your drains.
25 June 2020
Hard water can be a nuisance for people who have it, but the problems go far beyond stiff laundry and stained toilets. If you let your hard water stay the way that it is, it could also cause significant problems for your plumbing. Here's what you should know. What Hard Water Is Hard water bothers plenty of people, but many don't actually know what it is. All hard water really is is water that contains too many minerals.
22 May 2020
Commercial drains must be kept running smoothly for the safety and convenience of your clients and staff. Unfortunately, commercial drains often experience heavier usage than a residential drain, so the tactics you know for managing clogs at home won't translate to the office. The following are some of the techniques professionals must use to keep commercial drains clear. Camera Inspections A clogged drain in a commercial building often requires a full camera inspection—especially in larger buildings with multiple floors.
22 April 2020
If you're trying to decide if your home needs a water softener, you may want to think about what hard water does to your plumbing. Hard water can create a lot of issues with your plumbing, so soft water could be worth it for that reason alone. Plus, there are many other benefits of soft water for your home besides just making your water more gentle on your plumbing. Here are some ways hard water can affect your plumbing.