Preventing Bad Odors in Your Drains This Summer
Warm weather can speed up the process of organic debris breaking down inside your drains and pipes. This accelerates bacterial growth, which leads to foul odors. Heat can also cause moisture in your P-traps to dry out. These P-traps prevent sewer gases from entering your home. When they’re dry, nothing stops odors from wafting through […]
Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Older Water Heater
On average, you can expect a storage tank water heater to last 12 to 15 years. However, it will need regular maintenance to maximize its lifespan. That maintenance becomes especially important as your water heater ages. Spring is an ideal time for annual water heater maintenance. Here’s an overview of springtime maintenance procedures for your […]
Save Energy and Stay Warm: The Case for Fall Water Heater Efficiency
As the fall weather creeps in, your water heater undergoes some changes. When colder water enters your home and household demand shifts, efficiency can dip and put increased stress on the system. Here are some factors that will contribute to appliance strain and why maintenance is so important for efficiency. Colder Incoming Water As the […]
Clog-Free Summer: How to Protect Your Drains
No one wants to wake up one morning and find their sink backed up. Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for families, which means plumbing problems can spike. The kids might flush something down the toilet, or scraps from your latest backyard BBQ could block the kitchen sink. However, you don’t […]
Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Your Water Heater During Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning often brings to mind sweeping floors and dusting shelves. However, one appliance frequently ignored is the water heater because it’s typically out of sight in a basement or utility closet. It works hard every day, as it provides hot water for showers, laundry, and dishes. So, if you want it to continue to […]
Smart Ways to Keep Your Gas Lines Safe This Fall
A gas leak is considered dangerous since it can cause explosions and fires, kill vegetation, and release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Gas leaks can, however, be avoided with the right approach to gas line safety. We offer some tips below. Check Your Furnace Have your furnace inspected before you start using it again. Inspectors […]
Detecting Leaks in the Summer
Summertime is a good time to save time and money on your water bills. Achieve this goal by using the summer weather and nice days to look for leaks. Below, we go over what you need to know about summer leak detection. Pipe Leaks and Summer Heat Summer heat causes pipes to expand, which can […]
4 Spring Cleaning Tips to Prevent Plumbing Disasters
It’s that time of year again. So along with thousands of other homeowners, your spring cleaning checklist is probably a mile long. But while deep cleaning bathtubs, organizing closets and dusting bookshelves are all important, one aspect of home improvement that is often overlooked is plumbing maintenance. So to round out your to-do list, here […]
3 Plumbing Tips for This Upcoming Fall
Preparing your plumbing for fall is highly encouraged because it can help save you costly repairs. However, what exactly do you need to consider to ensure your office or home plumbing system has what it takes to withstand colder temperatures? 1. Check for Leaks This fall, ensure you check for any existing leaks in your […]
Preparing Your Home for Summer Plumbing Emergencies
Summer brings a range of plumbing emergencies, from sewer backups to burst pipes. Increased water usage from outdoor activities, high temperatures, and humidity can cause sewer backups and other plumbing emergencies. A plumbing emergency can strike at any time, but here are things you can do to lessen the likelihood of experiencing one. Clean Your […]