A water heater leak can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home. If it happens while you’re away, that could mean 40 gallons of water—and that’s just for starters. Water heater leak Warning Diane purchased her water heater in 2009 and promptly put it out of mind. “You don’t look at your water […]
The secret to a lasting drain line plumbing repair revealed
Time heals all wounds, unless it’s a plumbing wound. Then time is not your friend. “I can’t walk into my home and be afraid to do the laundry, “ says Sandra, a homeowner with reason to be concerned. “I can’t walk into my home and be afraid to flush the toilet. This way keep […]
Avoid Black Friday plumbing nightmares with these simple garbage disposal tips
Plumbers love Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving is their busiest day of the year thanks to garbage disposals that get clogged or broken after the holiday feast. It’s a problem you can avoid by taking a few simple precautions. Garbage disposal 101 Most problems start at the beginning: improper use of a disposal in […]
How do you clear away a tough drain clog when a plunger and snake fail?
Clogs don’t happen overnight. They grow worse with time. In fact, the leading cause of a drain clog is what you put down one in the first place. While there are a number of remedies, one totally clears a clogged drain best. Causes of a drain clog If you only put water down the drain, […]
Cured in place pipe repair means no trench drain line repair
Buried beneath your yard a drain line carries away everything you put down drains in your home. Drain pipes, like any other pipe, potentially develop clogs and leaks. Root intrusion, shifts in the soil, accumulation of grease or debris, or age alone once meant trenching down to repair a drain line leak. TDT has a […]
Hot and cold facts of life when switching to a tankless water heater
Weighing the pros and cons of tankless water heater ownership is tricky. Endless hot water, additional storage space and lower energy bills are a few up sides about going tankless. But, those benefits may not be enough to offset the higher purchase and installation costs. Are tankless water heaters really more efficient? That depends how […]
Could new water heater regulations mean a costly upgrade is in your future?
ABA water heatersTwo, three. Over 200 pounds, and only 2 inches of room to spare. You might be wondering why some water heaters are located in the attic. It’s going to be centrally located. Your plumbing fixtures are spread out all throughout the house. The Texas basement. Your attic serves the way basements do in […]
Travel down a clogged drain to see where trouble begins
Clearing a clogged drain Is there a worse feeling than seeing water collect around the drain? It’s a dreaded feeling: will this clog mean a visit from the plumber? That depends on the clog. Strainer clogs If your clog collects around the strainer or stopper, all you may need to do is remove the strainer […]
See why drain line problems get expensive without immediate attention
Your drain line is the oldest part of your home. It was installed before the slab was poured and the house framed. From the day you move in your drain line drinks up every drop of water and waste your family produces. That’s why a clog isn’t just a drain line problem, it’s an emergency.