Every sink, toilet, and drain in your home connect to your sewer line. When there’s a problem with this critical length of pipe, you’ll feel it throughout your home. How can you tell it’s time for sewer leak repair? Marvin noticed his laundry wasn’t draining right, the kitchen side of the house it was backing […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
Survive a sudden winter freeze: learn how to prevent frozen pipes
The only thing worse than a sudden winter freeze is a pipe that burst because it wasn’t wrapped in time. Taking a few simple steps can help keep a winter freeze from becoming an expensive plumbing problem later.
Tank or tankless? Which water heater is the right fit for you?
Tankless or tanked water heaters. Which is right for you? You use about 65 gallons of water a day–35 gallons of it is hot. That’s about 18% of your utility bills. Knowing about tankless and tank water heaters could lower your bills.