Plumbing and HVACR Blog
Nitrogen Reducing Innovations in Septic Systems Offer Environmental Improvements and New Regulations 2021
The contamination of the Flint Water supply is just the most glaring of water contamination in the United States. The vast number of old septic systems threaten the environment and the safe drinking water for its residents. Climate change has raised water tables…
A Pre-Vacation Plumbing Checklist
The one thing that can totally ruin a lovely vacation is a home plumbing problem or outright emergency while you are away. With that in mind, take advantage of this plumbing pre-vacation checklist before your next trip. Turn off the main water valve into the house….
When Should I Replace My Home Plumbing?
When buying a house, we typically assume that the plumbing system is intact and functional. In fact, we usually have an inspection report that verifies this, so we seldom give it a second thought. We may have in mind changing the style of the kitchen or bathrooms…
Water Softener Systems
Home water softeners come in a wide variety of sizes, systems, and prices. A basic comparison of systems can help narrow down your choices to determine the best installation for your home. Salt-based Softeners Also called ion-exchange systems, salt-based softeners…
What is a Water Softener and Do I Need One?
You may have been told your home has hard water and that you’d benefit from a water softener. What exactly is a water softener? What does it do? How do you know if you need one? Is a water softener the same as a water filter? Here’s what you need to know. Hard…
Don’t Flush Those Wipes!
The pandemic has affected our health, our ability to eat at our favorite restaurants, the frequency with which we can visit friends and family, and so much more. But who knew it was also affecting our sewers and septic systems? During the pandemic, people have…
Using Air Conditioning? Think Energy Efficiency!
Home air conditioning offers welcome relief from the summer heat, but it can also cause your utility bill to soar. Your best cost saving option is to replace your old air conditioning with a new energy efficient system. When shopping for a new system, look for the…
Wi-fi Water Leak and Freeze Detectors
Yours truly came home yesterday afternoon to find water from a cracked pipe pouring out of a kitchen cabinet, down the wall, into the toaster, across the counter and floor….you get the idea. I shudder to think what the kitchen would have looked like if we’d been…
Know When to Replace your Toilet
Toilets don’t last forever! Even if your old toilet is still functioning, it may not be working efficiently, and replacing it could go a long way toward reducing your water bill. However, efficiency aside, there comes a time when the toilet needs to be replaced to…
Greywater Uses and Technologies
Greywater is the term applied to water that has been used in the home for washing. Dishwater, shower or tub water, sink water, and laundry water are the most prevalent sources of greywater. Any household wastewater other than toilet water qualifies for this…
Nitrogen Reducing Innovations in Septic Systems Offer Environmental Improvements and New Regulations 2021
The contamination of the Flint Water supply is just the most glaring of water contamination in the United States. The vast number of old septic systems threaten the environment and the safe drinking water for its residents. Climate change has raised water tables…
A Pre-Vacation Plumbing Checklist
The one thing that can totally ruin a lovely vacation is a home plumbing problem or outright emergency while you are away. With that in mind, take advantage of this plumbing pre-vacation checklist before your next trip. Turn off the main water valve into the house….
When Should I Replace My Home Plumbing?
When buying a house, we typically assume that the plumbing system is intact and functional. In fact, we usually have an inspection report that verifies this, so we seldom give it a second thought. We may have in mind changing the style of the kitchen or bathrooms…
Water Softener Systems
Home water softeners come in a wide variety of sizes, systems, and prices. A basic comparison of systems can help narrow down your choices to determine the best installation for your home. Salt-based Softeners Also called ion-exchange systems, salt-based softeners…
What is a Water Softener and Do I Need One?
You may have been told your home has hard water and that you’d benefit from a water softener. What exactly is a water softener? What does it do? How do you know if you need one? Is a water softener the same as a water filter? Here’s what you need to know. Hard…
Don’t Flush Those Wipes!
The pandemic has affected our health, our ability to eat at our favorite restaurants, the frequency with which we can visit friends and family, and so much more. But who knew it was also affecting our sewers and septic systems? During the pandemic, people have…
Using Air Conditioning? Think Energy Efficiency!
Home air conditioning offers welcome relief from the summer heat, but it can also cause your utility bill to soar. Your best cost saving option is to replace your old air conditioning with a new energy efficient system. When shopping for a new system, look for the…
Wi-fi Water Leak and Freeze Detectors
Yours truly came home yesterday afternoon to find water from a cracked pipe pouring out of a kitchen cabinet, down the wall, into the toaster, across the counter and floor….you get the idea. I shudder to think what the kitchen would have looked like if we’d been…
Know When to Replace your Toilet
Toilets don’t last forever! Even if your old toilet is still functioning, it may not be working efficiently, and replacing it could go a long way toward reducing your water bill. However, efficiency aside, there comes a time when the toilet needs to be replaced to…
Greywater Uses and Technologies
Greywater is the term applied to water that has been used in the home for washing. Dishwater, shower or tub water, sink water, and laundry water are the most prevalent sources of greywater. Any household wastewater other than toilet water qualifies for this…