Whether you are not getting sufficient hot water or feel the need to upgrade your water heater, you will want to know what size to get. The size of your hot water tank will make a big difference in everything from your family’s morning bathing routine to your utility bill. Here are the facts you need to know to help … Read More

Installing a new gas water heater might not sound like it’s too hard, but it includes working with potentially dangerous systems that not all homeowners may have the knowledge or experience to be tinkering around with. Here is everything you need to know when considering who is going to do your gas water heater installation. How to Install a Gas … Read More

Clogged drains can happen at any time and may stick around. If you’ve been attempting to fix that slow-moving drain for a while now, it’s time to take care of it before it gets any worse, rendering the bathroom or kitchen sink completely unusable. It might be tempting to try to clear a clogged drain yourself, but if it’s been … Read More

A leaking pipe in your house can be a disaster, leaving you with not only a pipe to repair, but also potentially a bunch of water damage to repair. As you call your local plumber to fix your pipes, you might be wondering, why am I in this situation? What could have caused this leak? Here are six major reasons … Read More

When winter is on the horizon, you are going to want to make sure you’re ready. However, more is involved than checking the coolant, getting winter tires, and making sure the snow blower is ready. Your home’s inner systems need to be checked as well. One of the most crucial systems is your plumbing. Taking good care of your water … Read More

Your water heater generates not only hot water, but also the second-largest expense on your utilities bill. Keeping that water the perfect temperature typically accounts for about 18 percent of your bill, according to the Department of Energy, so it’s a great place to start if you’re wanting to reduce your monthly expenses. Whether you’re up for a new water … Read More

American families rely on indoor plumbing on a near-constant basis. That’s very clear from the 140 to 170 gallons of water the average U.S. resident uses on a daily basis. But when you’ve got plumbing issues, you may end up using even more than that — and your home won’t be able to function the way it should. You might … Read More

Do you suspect that your water heater is about to fail? Begin your research so you can better prepare yourself when it’s time to call a plumber to do the work.  What might seem like a big hassle can actually be a great opportunity to upgrade your hot water system to one more appropriate for your family, home, and hot … Read More

Whether you are working on a plumbing emergency or simply in the middle of working on a home improvement project, it’s never fun to discover your shut-off valve doesn’t work. What needs to be done next depends on the situation, what valve it is, and what’s wrong with the valve. Here are some tips to help you decide your next … Read More

We take hot water for granted. You turn on the hot water tap and out comes hot water. Thankfully water heaters last a relatively long time with little need for maintenance, however they’re usually tucked away somewhere in your house and you rarely see it As a result, it’s easy for problems with your water heater to sneak up on … Read More