Category: Plumbing

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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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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