How Old vs. New Water Heaters Impact the Environment
If you’ve just replaced your 30-year-old water heater with a brand-new model, the differences in how they work should become apparent pretty quickly. New water heaters are breathtakingly efficient, especially if they’re the heat pump type. This means that you not only get hot water on demand, but you also save on your energy bills. […]
Learn About Advancements in Drain-Cleaning Technology
Many homeowners do not know all the tools and tricks that plumbers have up their sleeves to clean drains. Manual drain snakes are only one piece of the puzzle. Modern plumbing has advanced significantly because plumbers now have cameras to see inside pipes, hydro jetting machines to blast away clogs, and mechanical snakes that do […]
Sewer Line Do’s and Don’ts
Many people think they can wash anything down their sinks or flush anything down their toilets. After all, anything that goes down the drain goes into the sewer line where it’s out of sight and out of mind, right?. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. In fact, what you flush down your toilet or wash […]
How to Make Your Water Heater Blend Into Your Home
If your water heater is in a common space in your home, maybe a finished basement or an open laundry area, you may think of it as an eyesore. While your home has to have hot water, you don’t have to choose between functionality and appearance. It’s possible to hide your water heater and keep […]
How to Prevent the Top 10 Drainage Issues in Homes
Many households deal with clogged or leaking drains at some point. The top 10 causes of those drainage-related problems are: Avoiding Bathroom-Related Clogs Hair binds with soap scum to form dense mats, which you can prevent by installing and regularly cleaning drain strainers. Consider bidet add-ons for your toilets to reduce how much toilet paper […]
High-Efficiency Water Heaters: The Pros and Cons
When purchasing a new water heater, you can choose between a standard, mid-efficiency appliance or a high-efficiency one. High-efficiency water heaters include condensing fuel-fired water heaters, electric and fuel-burning tankless water heaters, and electric heat pump water heaters. Let’s explore the pros and cons of choosing one of these advanced options over a traditional gas […]
Why Sewer Lines Need More Attention in Summer
The holidays are when you tend to entertain, which means cooking, cleaning, and hosting guests who use the bathrooms. However, the summer months bring their own burdens when it comes to your main sewer drain. With this in mind, summer may be a good time to call a plumber for an annual inspection of your […]
Learn The Secret Link Between Your Water Heater and Utility Bills
Most of us never think about our water heaters until the shower goes cold right when we have shampoo in our hair. Since the water heater is out of sight in a basement or utility room, many people don’t realize that this system is a major part of their monthly expenses. It works around the […]
Drain Cleaning Safety Tips That Every Homeowner Should Know
Clogged drains are one of the most common household headaches, and the temptation to grab the nearest bottle of chemical cleaner to solve the problem is understandable. What many homeowners don’t realize is that drain cleaning comes with real safety risks if done incorrectly. Understanding the right way to handle the job can preserve your […]
Spring Cleaning Tips Every Homeowner Should Know for Their Water Heater
Your water heater works hard every single day without asking for much in return. Hot showers, clean dishes, and laundry all depend on it, yet most people never give it a second thought until there’s a problem. Learn more about how some spring maintenance can improve your water heater’s life span, performance, and more. Flush […]