Gas Water Heaters in Garages Water heaters in garages should be up 18″ off the floor in order to prevent fires caused by the pilot light igniting possible flammable gases in the garage. Remove the water heater and install a platform to place the unit on that is 18″ tall. Move pipes to accommodate the [...]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Tankless Water Heaters These days, energy-efficient on-demand water heaters are becoming more and more popular as they are now the better alternative to using storage tank water heaters. However, with every technology, there are advantages as well as disadvantages to it. Tankless water heaters are also known as instantaneous [...]

Frozen Pipes: Prevention And Thawing Tips Winter brings a range of challenges and changes that can cause problems in your home due to the drop in temperature. One of the biggest plumbing difficulties that you can face during the winter months is a frozen pipe. If the pipes in your home freeze over, the cold [...]

Water Softener Service/Repair Preventive maintenance service can keep your water softener running smoothly without any problems. Cleaning is the most common and essential part. It removes all the sediments of hard water and the deposits from the internal parts. Inspection of in exchange media, gravel under-bedding, and distributor tube assembly can help in identifying the [...]

Tankless Gas Water Heaters – Are They More Energy Efficient Tank-less-water-heaters have been popular in Europe and Asia for many, many years, but in United States have become popular only recently. What is a tankless water heater? It is also call is “on demand” water-heater -increased energy efficiency 10% – 50 % .A tankless unit [...]

Avoid Thanksgiving Plumbing Disasters The day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for plumbers, as it's the day after your whole plumbing system receives a workout. Thanksgiving should be all about spending time with friends and family, watching football, and enjoying the crisp fall air. To avoid having to contact a plumber during [...]

Plumbing Mistakes all Homeowners Should Avoid You may feel you know everything when it comes to your home. However, unless you’re a professional plumber, your plumbing system can remain a bit of a mystery. If you want to avoid any common plumbing issues, such as blocked drains or leaky pipes, then you need to ensure [...]

What Causes A Dripping Faucet? Unless the noise of a dripping faucet is something that you can’t stand, it may not seem like an issue that needs to be dealt with fast. Some homeowners don’t even notice they have a problem, especially if it’s outdoors or in a sink that doesn't get used as frequently. [...]

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Drain Cleaning Drain cleaning is a household task that gets ignored and that’s a mistake. If you don’t perform regular drain cleaning and maintenance, it can lead to nasty clogs, foul odors and it can even damage the pipes in your house. Read on for some common drain cleaning mistakes [...]

Plumbing Safety Tips for Homeowners Being a homeowner means that you’re responsible for the maintenance of everything in your home. These responsibilities include your plumbing system and all its fixtures. While it is always recommended that you contact a professional plumber for any significant fixes, there are a few plumbing issues you can take care [...]