Got smells? Here are three easy ways to clean out your garbage disposal and get it smelling fresh again. Lemon Cut several small pieces of lemon that will easily grind in the disposal will leave it smelling like citrus. Ice Put several ice cubes into the disposal. Turn on the disposal and turn on the…
Want to keep your garbage disposal running for years? The easiest thing to do is to avoid putting certain things into it that can cause clogs are damage. Coffee Grounds. Talk to any plumber, and he’ll have war stories for you about the dreaded coffee ground sludge clog. Best way to avoid it? Do not…
Often we assume garbage disposals are simply comprised of a motor powering a set of rotating blades that work to cut up our food. However, garbage disposals are a lot more complicated than that. Here’s how they work: Inside the garbage disposal, a metal plate with a hole in the middle spins around. The hole…
We all have that one drain in our house that just refuses to clear. You’ve probably tried many different fixes, and none of them seem to work. Luckily, there are other ways you can try to clear this stubborn clog if you have the time and money. Before fixing the clog, you may want to…
Want to avoid waking up to find your shower water won’t heat up? Then it’s a good idea to have your water heater inspected annually. Here are some of the things that a professional will do during an annual water heater inspection to help keep you in hot water all year around. Is it time…
What are the most common problems for water heaters? Is it time to call a professional? Water Leaking from Bottom of Tank: While this can be due to normal condensation, it’s important to be able to make sure it’s not a hole in the tank that’s causing a leak. No Hot Water: If you have…
What’s the right temperature? For energy savings and ensuring the safety of small children, many consumer organizations recommend setting your water heater thermostat to 120 degrees. However, it’s also important to know that water temperatures below 120°F can enable unhealthy bacteria to grow inside your water heater. So, consider both when determining an appropriate temperature for your…
Picture this. It’s the middle of November on a Sunday morning, and you’re deep in a Pennsylvania freeze. Go figure. You turn on the water, but nothing comes out. Frozen pipe. Maybe it’s your first home, or you’re new to the area. Or perhaps you’re in a new house and didn’t realize you had an…
Slow drains can feel like a problem that just never goes away. You think you’ve cleared it – and it’s back a week or two later, water pooling in the sink. Although it may not seem like a big deal, it may be a sign of a bigger problem. Click here for treating clogged bathroom…
Bathroom sink drains can creep up on you. One day they’re working fine, then the drain begins to slow. How do you prevent your bathroom drain from slowing? Click here for treating clogged bathroom drains. Here are a couple of tips to keep your drains running smoothly. Clear the drains routinely Every week or two, take…
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