Water & Drain Lines

You don’t have to spend a fortune on a remodel to make a big impression – especially when you focus on a smaller room like a bathroom on a budget. That’s because each element is more noticeable in a smaller space. And that can apply to both functional and decorative elements.  It might be as…

Although a lot can be done to prolong the lifetime of a garbage disposal, sometimes replacement is necessary.  Here are some signs you may need a new garbage disposal. Want to learn how to fix a jammed garbage disposal? Click Here If the garbage disposal is operating poorly and is older than eight years or…

A garbage disposal can present certain risks when repairing it. Here are some things to be aware of when fixing your garbage disposal. Garbage Disposal Power Connections If you have a stuck garbage disposal and neglect to turn switch and power to the unit off, it could suddenly unfreeze and start spinning again. This is…

Although most garbage disposals are built to be compatible with nearly any kitchen, you may need to adapt a garbage disposal to your power system or pipes.  Here are a few things you should consider about making your garbage disposal compatible with your kitchen. First, it’s necessary to understand how your garbage disposal connects to…

A garbage disposal is one of the few kitchen appliances where horsepower is something to consider in your search for a new unit. But how much does it matter? A garbage disposal’s horsepower output is a good indicator of how reliable it is – and what it will be able to grind up. Garbage disposals…

Got a jammed garbage disposal?  Here are some easy steps you can take to try and clear it yourself. Check to see if there is power going to the disposal. If you turn on the disposal and hear a hum, that indicates that there is power to the unit. Push the red reset button on…

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…

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…