- Fall Winterization Checklist (10/13/2016) - The cold winter months can wreak havoc on your home’s plumbing system if you are not prepared for the temperature drop. Frozen water in pipes can be inconvenient at best and destructive at its worst. A good preventive measure to get ready for winter is to use this winterizing plumbing checklist. 1. Locate Your Water Main You need to know where your water main is before any plumbing emergency. In the event a pipe bursts due to freezing, you’ll want to be able to shut off the water quickly to minimize damage. 2. FixLeaks Check all exposed pipes indoors and …
- A Simple Guide to Avoid Garbage Disposal Jams (10/12/2016) - More than a handful of food down the drain is usually too much for a garbage disposal to handle. Always run a moderate amount of cold water when using the disposal and keep the water running a few seconds after turning off the disposal to clear the pipes. Why cold water? Cold water will cause any grease or fat in the disposal to harden, allowing it to be chopped up before moving through the drain. Safe items to put down the garbage disposal: Vegetable ends Soft food matter Citrus peels (for freshness) Ice Cubes (to clean the garbage disposal out …
- Something Unexpected for the High-End Bathroom (11/10/2015) - Wall mounted pit stops are handy in more than just man caves – and they make charismatic conversation pieces too. Although hardly a standard feature in today’s homes, the installation of private residence urinals has been growing in popularity. There are several reasons why the popularity of home urinals is growing. Not only are urinals convenient and save water and space, they also make bathrooms safer. With a little research and planning you may be surprised to learn a urinal could be the perfect addition to your bathroom renovation. The Delicate Topic of Home Urinals There’s a certain amount of …
- 3 Reasons to Freshen Up and Maintain Your Kitchen Faucets (11/10/2015) - The kitchen faucet is the centerpiece to your kitchen. Whether you’re cooking, cleaning, rinsing, or washing your hands, it is likely to be the most used faucet in your home. Unless you notice a problem with your faucet, you don’t typically think about replacing it. Maybe now is the time to consider having your kitchen faucet inspected by a certified plumber, or start thinking about an update. Broken faucets and adding style to your kitchen are generally the main reasons to have your faucet inspected or replaced. Ensuring your current faucet is properly functioning can save you time and money …
- How to Prepare for a Plumbing Emergency (11/10/2015) - Plumbing emergencies can come at any time, and usually happen at the most unexpected and inconvenient times. With a little preparation and planning, you can handle the unexpected like a pro. Knowing who to call, where your water shut-off valves are, and what steps to take until a plumber arrives is key to saving your sanity and interiors. First Things First Take some time to locate a few important things in your house. Before an emergency arises, you need to know who to call and where to stop the water flow. Keep the number of your favorite local emergency plumber …
- 6 Ways to Ready Your Home for the Holidays (11/10/2015) - Holidays can bring stress. A plumbing emergency during your holiday celebration can throw any chance for enjoyment right down the drain. This season, don’t risk it. Instead, prepare yourself – and your home’s plumbing – for the busy season ahead. One of the best things about the holiday season is filling your home with family and friends. However, all those guests can lead to excess strain on your home’s plumbing system. Clogged drains, garbage disposals and toilets, and over-worked water heaters head the list. 6 Common Issues & Tips to Prevent Them While holiday activities can put strain on your …
- The 2015 NAECA Water Heater Efficiency Standards – What You Need to Know! (3/30/2015) - On April 16, 2015 all residential water heaters that were manufactured in the United States, and after this date, must meet the latest NAECA energy-efficiency standards. A part of these new NAECA guidelines will require nearly all residential electric, oil, gas and tank-less gas water heaters to have higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings. How does this affect you? Under the new NAECA standards, most water heaters will be larger and require more space for installation. These units can increase in diameter and height of two inches or more. The issue arises when there is not enough space for a larger …
- When Picking a Plumber, Take The Time to Pick the Best (2/13/2014) - There’s never a convenient time to have a plumbing emergency. One of the questions that we’re almost immediately asked when called for an emergency repair is “how much is this going to cost me?” While cost is certainly something that a responsible homeowner will be aware of, even during an emergency it’s important to avoid a “cheap fix.” You’ll wind up paying more for it in the long run. There are certain things to be sure of in a plumber – whether during an emergency or for day-to-day needs: Look for a plumber who has 24-hour service. While especially important …
