How Corrosion Impacts the Longevity of Your Water Heater
Your water heater works hard every day, and most of the time you probably don’t give it a second thought. Hot water is there when you need it. But behind the access panel and beneath the surface of the tank, corrosion may be doing damage that chips away at your unit’s lifespan year after year. […]
Tips for Keeping Your Sewer Line Clog-Free
Sewer line clogs can cause a lot of problems for your home, but they are fortunately easy to avoid with preventative maintenance. Here are some ways to keep your sewer line clog-free. 1. Be Careful What You Flush As a rule, the only things to flush down your toilet are toilet paper and human waste. […]
Reasons for Frequent Kitchen Drain Clogs
Clogs in your kitchen drains can disrupt the safety and flow of your home. They can increase your risk of leaks and burst pipes. You may have daily habits that contribute to the formation of drain clogs. Unfortunately, kitchen drains tend to experience clogs more often than areas like bathrooms or laundry rooms. We’ll explain […]
How Extreme Weather Affects Your Sewer Line
Residential sewer pipes are usually buried about a foot and a half in the ground. Though normal winter and summer temperatures and precipitation shouldn’t trouble them much, extreme weather conditions can. Here are some things that might happen to sewer pipes during droughts, floods and in times of unstable heat and cold. How Drought Affects […]
How Does Sediment Buildup Affect Your Water Heater?
Many places in this region have hard water. This means that it has lots of calcium and magnesium ions. Though these minerals are good for your health and some people think they make water taste better, they’re not good for your plumbing or your water-dependent appliances. That includes your water heater. The problem is exacerbated […]
Creative Landscaping Ideas to Hide Your Sewer Cover
The sewer cover in your yard isn’t there to earn you any style points. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to deal with an eyesore in the middle of your beautiful yard. There are several creative landscaping options for homeowners who want to conceal their sewer covers. Use Decorative Ground Covers Low-growing ground covers […]
How Sewer Line Cameras Transform Plumbing Services
When you think of plumbing tools, video cameras probably aren’t the first things that come to mind, but they should be near the top of the list. Specialized sewer line cameras are invaluable to professional plumbers and have transformed the way they work. This technology offers numerous benefits for homeowners who want faster, cheaper and […]
