3 Plumbing Items Requiring Winter Attention

You've probably heard the advice to leave sink cabinet doors open and let water drip through faucets on especially cold nights. While these straightforward steps can help keep your plumbing from freezing during the winter, they are not a replacement for proper winterization. Preparing your home's plumbing for frigid temperatures often requires extra attention before the temperatures plummet. When water freezes in a pipe, it expands and potentially creates a blockage. Read More 

Why DIY Hot Water Tank Installations Are a Bad Idea

Hot water heater tanks do not have an intimidating appearance. They are one appliance that most households appreciate because they offer the convenience of hot water on-demand. These appliances can last for many years if they get proper maintenance. It is easy to mistakenly assume that a new hot water tank installation is an easy feat that individuals who are handy with "fixing things around the house" can complete. The installation process may appear easy if you have ever watched a professional complete one, but it is a bad idea to try to complete the installation yourself. Read More 

4 Ways To Protect And Maintain Your New Home’s Plumbing System

It's a good feeling when moving into a brand new home and having peace of mind that everything is new, knowing you shouldn't have to pay for major repairs for several years. You can prolong the need for expensive repairs, such as replacing plumbing pipes, for as long as possible by keeping up with maintenance. Here are four things you can do to protect your plumbing and help it have a long and trouble-free life. Read More 

Are Drain Video Inspections An Important Service For Plumbers To Provide?

When having different types of problems with drains, it helps to know what is going on inside them, but that is not always easy to figure out alone. Because drains are deep and narrow, seeing deep into them is impossible without a video inspection tool. An inspection tool provides a great view to plumbers that need to know why their clients are having issues with the drains. Once they can see what is happening within the drains, the plumbers can provide solutions that work. Read More 

Furnace Maintenance: FAQ You May Have

Your home's furnace is by far one of its most important assets, and because of this, you need to do what you can to ensure it lasts as long as possible. There are many steps that you can do to maintain your heating system, including scheduling routine maintenance and having repairs performed if and when needed. As a homeowner, you may have questions regarding the care of your furnace. Keep reading to learn the answers to some commonly asked questions by homeowners across the country. Read More