Expert Tips

Sometimes your sink backs up and its an easy fix. With a quality commercial product, you can have your drain fixed in know time. But what if it continues? When should you make the call to your local plumber, and get the problem fixed once and for all? If you have a repetative issue – … Continued

“I’ve seen stories about people that head into the bathroomin the middle of the night, only to lift the toilet lid and be face toface with an animal that has made its way up the pipes. I’ve seenstories with snakes, rats, crocodiles, or even an occasional squirrelbypassing whatever security should be in place. Is that … Continued

Is 2009 the year you invest in a home spa? Long gone are the days of the old wooden hot tub. Today, you have many options that can accommodate any climate and décor. Start with deciding on a location. A spa may be customized within the master bathroom suite, or can be placed in a … Continued

Looking for two ways to save with your next shower? First, eliminate wasting water by installing a hot water circulation system. With most water heaters, you have to turn on the shower, and wait anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds for the hot water to make it into your shower. With a hot water circulation … Continued

According to Wikipedia: Plumbing, from the Latin plumbum for lead, is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures for drinking water systems and the drainage of waste. A plumber is someone who installs or repairs piping systems, plumbing fixtures and equipment such as water heaters. The plumbing industry is a basic … Continued

Maybe you’ve just purchased an older home, and would love to know how efficient it is. Or maybe you’ve been in a home awhile, and are wondering if everything is still working as efficiently as possible. Use these simple tests to determine if and where your problem lies: Find out if you have a water … Continued

1. The typical water heater holds 40 to 60 gallons of water. 2. The inner steel holding tank normally has a bonded glass liner to prevent rust from entering the water supply. 3. The normal temperature of water sitting in a water heater is suggested to be between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, especially with … Continued

Holidays are a time for bringing family and friends together. And in some cases, its also a time for plumbing emergencies. Not only are you spending more time at home with time off from work, but you also have more people stopping by, putting additional strain on your entire home plumbing system. Here are some … Continued

Are you in the market for a new water heater? The US Dept of Energy’s new water heater regulations go into effect on April 16, 2015. The new 2015 DOE energy efficiency mandates will require higher EF ratings on virtually all water heaters, including residential gas, electric and oil. These changes will impact how water … Continued