Category: Plumbing

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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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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Washing Machine Failure Risks

Did you know that washing machine-related failures are considered one of the top 10 leading sources of residential water losses?  These damages cost at average around $5,000! More than half of the failures are related to the supply hose.  Another common failure that can cause a lot of money to fix is machine overflows and drain

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Importance of a Properly Installed P-Trap

In most homes, there is a P-trap installed under bathtubs, sinks, washing machines and other household appliances that is used to drain waste water. It is a plumbing fixture that traps debris that has drained from the sink and prevents it from forming a clog deep within the plumbing system. It also stops sewer gases

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