Plumbing
How New Water Heater Regulations Affect You
Water heaters are changing and we want to make sure you know! In April 2010 as part of the NAECA (National Appliance Energy Conservation Act), the US Department of Energy…
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Plumbing
Avoid Costly Repairs with a Plumbing Service Membership
Your maintenance checkup includes: Tagging of the emergency shut off valves in your home Carbon monoxide check Water heater sediment inspection Water pressure test Water test (hardness, iron, pH) Test…
Plumbing
How to Keep Your Sump Pump in Good Condition
It was a wet winter, and so far it’s been a wet spring. To be sure your basement stays dry this spring, be sure your sump pump is in good…
Plumbing
Are You Prepared for a Plumbing Emergency?
When an appliance failure causes a toilet, washing machine, or dishwasher to overflow, are you ready for a plumbing emergency? It’s important to get the water flow stopped immediately then…
Plumbing
Time to Check Your Sump Pump
When temperatures get above freezing and the snow melts, there will be a lot of moisture in the ground. If we have a rainy spring along with the snow melt,…
Plumbing
Safety Tips for Propane Tanks During Heavy Snow
If you have a propane tank, be sure you don’t damage it when clearing heavy snow. Do not push snow off the roof onto the propane tank. The weight of…
Plumbing
Things You Can Do to Protect Pipes from Freezing
It’s never too late to take preventative action that protects you from having your pipes burst in cold weather. Take advantage of milder winter temperatures to have us come do…
Plumbing
Temperatures that Cause Your Pipes to Freeze
The sub-zero temperatures we’ve seen this winter have gotten a lot of our customers asking us at what temperature are their pipes vulnerable to freezing? While there isn’t one specific…
Plumbing
Mark Your Water Shutoff Valves to be Ready for Emergencies
In water emergencies, such as burst pipes, the first thing you should do is shut off the water. Does everyone in your house know where the water shutoff valves are…
Plumbing
Planning a Bathroom Remodel? Call Your Plumber First
Bathroom remodels are one of the most popular home makeover projects. With the average cost of a remodel at $18,000, and many costs topping $35,000, it is easy to get…