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Why It Makes Sense to Hire a Professional to Install Your Water Heater
Look, we get it. The temptation to save a few dollars has you considering buying a water heater from a big box store and doing the installation yourself. But before you’re knee-deep in water, understand that a water heater can be a complicated appliance to install, and doing it yourself could harm you and potentially…
Advantages of a Traditional Water Heater
Although a tankless water heater can be a good choice for homeowners in certain situations, traditional water heaters still have certain advantages. 1. Traditional water heaters with tanks have cheaper initial costs. Average cost and installation for a traditional water heater costs in the neighborhood of $1,000 (according to HomeAdvisor’s national average data). Compare that…
What Size Water Heater is Right for You?
When it’s time to replace your water heater, you want a water heater that’s the right size for your home. Here’s how to figure it out. When choosing your water heater, first figure out your home’s first-hour rating (also known as an FHR). A home’s FHR indicates the amount of hot water a water heater…
Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your Water Heater
A water heater is something most homeowners don’t think a lot about. It sits in the garage or basement and provides the hot water for the household. But your water heater can cause significant problems if not replaced at the end of its life span. Here are five signs it may be time to replace…
Plumbing Tips: Installing a Low-Flow Shower Head to Save Water
If you’re looking for ways to save water, start with the showers. Showers consume the most amount of water in a home – up to 25% of our total usage (and in third place after toilets and washing machines). And water is expensive. By installing a low-flow showerhead, you can put yourself on the path…
Plumbing Tips: How to Save Water This Summer
We all make an effort to save water. But it can be hard – especially in the summer. Here tips to help you save water this summer – and decrease your water bill. Make sure garden hoses are turned off when not in use Kids love hoses when it’s hot – and they get heavy…
Plumbing Maintenance: How to Clean and Repair Your Sink Stopper
It’s typical for the pop-up stopper on your sink to wear out or loosen over time. But once you understand how it works, you can keep them in good condition and handle minor repairs or adjustments. Before you begin, you’ll want to create enough room to work by clearing out anything stored under the sink.…
Plumbing Tips: Should You Install a Tankless Water Heater?
For a long time, water heaters with tanks dominated the market, but tankless water heaters have emerged as a strong competitor. Before we dive in and compare the two systems, it’s essential to understand how tankless water heaters work (also called a demand water heater). Is a tankless water heater right for you? How Tankless Water…
Plumbing Tips: Is Your Shower Losing Water Pressure?
One of the most underrated pleasures in life is taking a hot shower with good water pressure. But, over time, the water may not feel like it’s coming out as strong as it once did. And it may happen gradually so that you don’t even realize it. First, you want to pinpoint the source. Is…
Maintenance and Prevention: Draining your Water Heater
Water heaters are one of the most important appliances in our home. Without them, we couldn’t take a hot shower or bath, clean dishes, or wash clothes. That’s why it’s essential to keep your unit up and running with regular maintenance checks for leaks and by draining the tank periodically. How does draining the water…
How to Keep Your Toilets up and Running
Toilets are the last thing you want to malfunction in your house. So maintaining them is crucial. Use these tips to keep the porcelain “thrones” in your home in tip-top shape. Won’t flush To fix a toilet that won’t flush, first check to make sure it’s not a clog causing the problem. Plunge the toilet…
Is It Time to Replace Your Garbage Disposal?
Like anything else in your house, garbage disposals wear out over time. But when is it necessary to replace it? That depends on how old it is and how it’s been treated over the years. If you routinely do some basic things like run cold water through it after you use it and keep large pieces…
