Posted on: 1 August 2019
If you have a hot water heater with a tank, it's important that you take good care of it from the very start. This means having it installed by qualified professionals and then following a regular maintenance schedule as recommended by those professionals.
Taking this kind of care with your hot water tank should reduce the risk that you'll have to replace it or pay for repairs in the near future.
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Posted on: 1 August 2019
When was the last time you had a plumbing inspection done at your home? If it's been more than a year, then you're probably overdue for this important service. Most plumbers will offer inspections as part of their residential services, and these inspections generally aren't that costly--especially when you consider all the money this plumbing service could potentially save you down the road. Still not convinced you need to schedule a plumbing inspection?
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Posted on: 29 July 2019
Roots growing into pipes is a common plumbing problem. Learning about trees and how large their root systems can grow, and then ensuring you plant them far away enough from your pipes can help to prevent this issue. However, many people move into homes where trees are already planted and have no idea that roots may be growing into their plumbing pipes at any given time. Educating yourself on the signs of this problem can help you to detect it.
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Posted on: 29 July 2019
In homes served by an on-site water well, the well pump is quite possibly the hardest working appliance. In addition to pumping water for chores like laundry and running the dishwasher, a well pump routinely cycles on and off dozens of times each day when toilets are flushed, taps are turned on, and showers or baths are taken.
Many families also depend on their drilled water well to provide water for irrigating gardens, trees, and landscaping and engaging in heavy water usage projects, such as washing the car, filling swimming pools, and pressure washing siding, driveways, or decks.
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