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Water Heaters & Fixtures Hard water contains high amounts of dissolved minerals, particularly magnesium and calcium. Hard water has been associated with a number of issues ranging from dry skin to plumbing malfunctions. It can even make it harder to clean and maintain your home. Here are some ways in which hard water might be wreaking havoc on your… Read more »
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4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Toilet
You rely on your toilet every day, but if you’re like most people, you probably don’t give it much thought unless something goes wrong. Like any other fixture in your home, your toilet will eventually need to be replaced. Here are four signs that you may need to install a new toilet. Cracks A puddle… Read more »
What to Do if Your Hot Water Heater Isn’t Working
The situation can quickly become problematic when your hot water heater quits working. You won’t be able to take a bath or shower, and the same goes for washing dishes. Even washing your hands becomes unpleasant. It’s best to start taking steps to fix this problem as soon as possible. What to Check Look at… Read more »
Blocked Sewer Lines…How Can You Tell?
For most homeowners, the most they know about sewer lines is that they drain waste water to the underground main sewer. Since the sewer lines are hidden behind the walls of a home, most homeowners only get to realize a blockage when extensive damage has occurred. Left unaddressed, blocked sewer lines result in serious health… Read more »
How Water Affects a Home Without a Water Softener
If you live in an area with hard water, it may not seem like something that needs to be immediately addressed. You may even prefer the taste of hard water to softened water. However, the problem with hard water is that it is hard on every aspect of your plumbing. The Effects of Hard Water… Read more »
How to Diagnose a Water Heater Leak
A water heater that has a leak does not necessarily mean the appliance needs replacing. Oftentimes, the problem causing the leak is not a serious malfunction, however, even the smallest leaks require immediate attention, which is why finding the underlying issue is key to stopping further damage from occurring to your water heater and your… Read more »
Plumbing Tips: How to Inspect a Toilet
Recently constructed homes contain about three toilets on average. If you plan to buy a house, it’s wise to thoroughly inspect these vital fixtures. You might also benefit from evaluating a toilet before you rent out a home or start a bathroom remodeling project. As you thoroughly examine it, be sure to answer all these… Read more »
All About Grease Traps
Grease traps also go by the names grease recovery devices, grease converters or grease interceptors. They prevent fats, oils and grease in drained water from getting into the main sewer lines and eventually clogging up the drains. Grease, which is a broad name for oils used for cooking, personal hygiene and mechanical purposes, don’t mix… Read more »
When Should I Replace My Water Heater?
Like all mechanical items in your house, your water heater will eventually need to be replaced. Taking care of your water heater will increase its lifespan, but at some point, you will need a new system. Here are a few things to consider when thinking about replacing your water heater: How old is your water… Read more »
3 Signs it is Time to Drain your Water Heater
The average family uses between 30 and 60 gallons of hot water each day. Even so, most households never think about performing a key piece of maintenance, which is draining their water heater. How do you know when it is time to drain and clean your hot water tank? Here are some signs. #1. Your… Read more »