Category: Plumbing

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Put off Drain Cleaning

If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. This is a common phrase used as a solution to many situations. However, it shouldn’t be the answer when it comes to cleaning your drain. Cleaning your drain once per year can prevent major problems and save you time and money down the road. Check out the five

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Garbage Disposal Tips

Goblins, vampires and ghosts, oh my! This season is full of things that go bump in the night, but the scariest thing to fear this Halloween isn’t a creature with fangs; it’s a clogged garbage disposal! With all the new foods and recipes that come with the fall season, it is easy to forget what

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How and Why You Should Flush Your Hot Water Heater

To extend the life of your water heater, it is important that you flush it out to remove dirt, debris, and other unwanted growth. They should be flushed out every one to three years in order to help control the buildup of mineral deposits. Lime and scale can form on the inside surfaces and can cause

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Leak Detection: Finding Leaks in Your Plumbing System

Worry about a leak in your house is not only a hassle, but it can be stressful if you don’t know where it is coming from! The water line running through your home is usually metered for billing purposes. If you have a leak, it can be very costly. If you notice your bill being

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Common Floor Drain Problems

Floor drain issues can be problematic in many ways. There can be foul smells, backup and even insects making themselves at home. The problem with floor drain issues in our home is that many times we don’t notice them until the problem is severe.  Floor drains can be found around water heaters, basements, kitchen, laundry rooms and

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