How To Flush a Tankless Water Heater?

Water Heaters, Plumbing / 6 minutes of reading

If you have ever had to have a water heater replaced or deal with a water heater full of mineral buildup, you know how damaging the mineral and sediment buildup can be. Here is an article if you would like to read more about water heater corrosion. Even though it is not like a traditional water heater, where the water is constantly sitting there, allowing the minerals and calcium to build up, a tankless water heater can still develop similar […]

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How Often Should Your Sump Pump Run?

Plumbing / 6 minutes of reading

If your home has a basement or crawlspace, you know how important it can be to have an operational sump pump. But you may have never considered how often a sump pump should run. There are many reasons that water can infiltrate your home, and it is vitally important that you get it out as quickly as possible. One way that excess water enters your home is through plumbing leaks. Excess moisture can cause a whole list of health problems

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Garbage Disposal Maintenance Tips

Plumbing / 4 minutes of reading

Anyone who has had a garbage disposal unit break down understands how inconvenient it is when this small device fails. This tends to happen when homeowners are unaware of how to properly use it. It’s not difficult to troubleshoot your trash disposal, but preventing clogs is always preferable to fixing a garbage disposal. Knowing just a few garbage disposal maintenance tips is a great way to make sure your system is functioning just like it should. Avoiding clog-causing usage and

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How to Find Water Leaks in Your House

Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

It can be stressful when you suspect a water leak in your home and you can’t figure out where it’s coming from. However, there are certain things you can take to help you find the source. The most common indicators of a water leak are an unusually high water bill or unusual readings on your water meter. Along with that, checking your lawn for green patches and inspecting your indoor plumbing will help you find a specific source if you

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How to Remove Bathroom Sink Trap

Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

Every time your sink drains, the drain trap or sink trap will hold a little bit of that water. This retained water serves an important purpose for your plumbing system. As the water sits at the bottom of a curved portion of the pipe (aka the sink trap), it helps to prevent sewer gases from entering your home through the drain. Because this pipe is curved, more items than just water can get stuck inside it, which can cause clogs.

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