Clogged drains are a fact of life. There’s really no way you can prevent all of them; at some time or another, you’re going to be dealing with a backed-up sink or slow drain. Sometimes you can fix a clog with a plunger or a simple hand-crank drain snake. Other times you’ll need to call on a professional plumber to take care of the issue.
How to Prevent Drain Clogging
June 13th, 2016Why Is My Water Heater Making a Strange Noise?
June 7th, 2016An odd sound coming from any appliance in a home is usually a sign of concern: something isn’t working right. And odd noises coming from a water heater—especially rumbling sounds—can get people extremely nervous and concerned.
Some Signs That You Have Hard Water
June 6th, 2016Hard water isn’t something you want in your home: it means that the water flowing into the plumbing system from the municipal supply contains a higher than normal mineral content, usually magnesium, gypsum, and calcium. This isn’t actually harmful for people to drink, although it may not taste very good. The real problem with hard water is what it does to the plumbing in the house, not the people. The high mineral content leaves deposits on the inside of pipes, lowering available volume and leading to high water pressure, leaks, and eventual pipe replacement. Hard water can also cause damage to many appliances—water heaters are the most at risk—and lead to clogged faucets and showerheads.
Pinhole Leaks: What They Are, Why They’re a Problem
May 30th, 2016There’s an adage in professional plumbing that there is no such thing as a “small” leak. A leak in a pipe may be tiny, but it is still a significant problem because it wastes water, lowers water pressure within the plumbing system, and creates significant damage to walls and flooring. If not fixed, the leak will almost certainly worsen.
Ways to Tell You Need Sewer Line Services
May 23rd, 2016The sewer line connects the drains in your house to the municipal sewer system that runs down the center of the street. It’s probably not a part of your plumbing system that you think about often—most of the time for good reason. But if something goes wrong with this line, such as a breach or blockage, it’s your responsibility to have it serviced, not the utility company.
I Don’t Have Any Hot Water! What Should I Do?
May 16th, 2016Waking up in the morning and finding that your shower isn’t sending any hot water your way is one of the more unpleasant surprises you can encounter. Any time that your home suddenly loses its supply of hot water is an emergency situation. What can you do about it? Below, we’ll show you the best way to go about restoring your water heater to full function.
What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?
May 9th, 2016Offering emergency plumbing services is a basic part of what we do. We know that there are times when you simply cannot wait for a contractor’s regular office hours to start before you have the help from professional plumbers that you need. We’re ready to answer your call and have one of our specially trained plumbing experts out to your house.
Signs You May Need Repairs for Your Tank Water Heater
May 9th, 2016Storage water heaters, also known as tank water heaters, are the most common type of water heater found in U.S. homes today. You probably have one working in your house right now, making sure that you and your family continually have quick access to a supply of hot water for cooking, cleaning, and bathing.
How Professional Plumbers Clean Your Drains
May 2nd, 2016When it comes to cleaning drains due to clogs, you’ll hear the same piece of advice from all plumbers: Don’t use store-bought chemicals for this job! (We’ve even written a full post about this issue.) Although it’s fine to use a sink plunger or a simple hand-crank drain snake to attempt to remove a simple clog, there are a few problems you might encounter: 1) You may not be able to break through a tough clog this way, and 2) neither tactic will provide a long-term solution to clogging and slow drain problems, and the clog is likely to return.
Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters: Which One Is Really the Best?
April 25th, 2016We’ve written before about the different types of water heaters that are available on today’s market. Where once everyone used storage tank water heaters, tankless systems have become increasingly popular. When you are looking to replace an older water heater, or are planning on the first installation of a water heater in a new home, you’ll have to balance out whether or not to go with a tankless model. Is tankless automatically the better option? Let’s take a closer look at the “tank v. tankless” debate.