Plumbing and HVACR Blog
Water Quality after a Wildfire
Forests are our most important source of high-quality water. In the southwestern United States, approximately half of the drinking water is supplied by forests, while fully 80 percent of freshwater in the rest of the country originates on forested land. More than…
Choosing Your Farmhouse Sink
Before the innovation of indoor plumbing, people were forced to haul buckets of water from a well or cistern for their daily use. Traditionally, the farmhouse sink was used to hold large amounts of water and save multiple trips with the bucket. The sink was used…
Why You Should Hire a Professional Drain Cleaner
We’ve all been there. A slow draining sink that clogs more and more frequently. A toilet that backs up regularly. Maybe even a shower or bathtub drain that regurgitates water. You’ve tried plungers, a drain snake you borrowed from your father-in-law, and gallons of…
How to Prevent Water in Your Basement.
Water in your basement can cause a host of problems, from ruined carpet, wood and drywall to a soggy home office or spare bedroom. Depending on how you use your basement and what you have stored there, you can be looking at considerable expense to replace items and…
What’s Causing Rust Stains in my Tub and Sink?
Everyone appreciates a sparkling clean sink and bathtub. Not only is a pristine bathroom pleasing to the eye, it also conveys the sense of a safe and sanitary environment. However, no matter how diligently and thoroughly you’ve cleaned, stubborn rust stains can…
DROP THAT WRENCH AND CALL A PROFESSIONAL!
Kudos to all you DIY-ers who confidently clean the showerhead to improve your water pressure, tighten the trap under the sink to fix a leak, and even replace that old bathroom sink. We applaud you! Sometimes however, repairs or installations call for an experienced…
Hard Water — Problems and Solutions
It’s so discouraging! Your dishes and cutlery come out of the dishwasher covered in spots and a chalky residue. Your freshly washed clothes and linens look dull and feel rough. Worst of all, your hair is flat. What’s going on? You correctly identify the problem as…
Tankless Water Heaters
Water heating is the second highest contributor to utility cost, and 17% of home energy usage. If you are in the market for a new water heater, tankless may be the best choice for energy savings. How does a tankless water heater work? Tankless water heaters, also…
Your Home Early Warning Plumbing Checklist
There are two kinds of problems with plumbing: emergencies and issues that will become emergencies. Awareness and early action will prevent the soon to be emergencies from becoming full blown, middle of the night panic attacks. Early Warning Signs – Most home…
Low Flow is the Way to Go
The extended drought in California has resulted in the development of a number of controls on water usage. One of the major uses of water is toilets. Californians flush away 433 billion gallons per year through toilets and urinals and running faucets. Flushing a…
Water Quality after a Wildfire
Forests are our most important source of high-quality water. In the southwestern United States, approximately half of the drinking water is supplied by forests, while fully 80 percent of freshwater in the rest of the country originates on forested land. More than…
Choosing Your Farmhouse Sink
Before the innovation of indoor plumbing, people were forced to haul buckets of water from a well or cistern for their daily use. Traditionally, the farmhouse sink was used to hold large amounts of water and save multiple trips with the bucket. The sink was used…
Why You Should Hire a Professional Drain Cleaner
We’ve all been there. A slow draining sink that clogs more and more frequently. A toilet that backs up regularly. Maybe even a shower or bathtub drain that regurgitates water. You’ve tried plungers, a drain snake you borrowed from your father-in-law, and gallons of…
How to Prevent Water in Your Basement.
Water in your basement can cause a host of problems, from ruined carpet, wood and drywall to a soggy home office or spare bedroom. Depending on how you use your basement and what you have stored there, you can be looking at considerable expense to replace items and…
What’s Causing Rust Stains in my Tub and Sink?
Everyone appreciates a sparkling clean sink and bathtub. Not only is a pristine bathroom pleasing to the eye, it also conveys the sense of a safe and sanitary environment. However, no matter how diligently and thoroughly you’ve cleaned, stubborn rust stains can…
DROP THAT WRENCH AND CALL A PROFESSIONAL!
Kudos to all you DIY-ers who confidently clean the showerhead to improve your water pressure, tighten the trap under the sink to fix a leak, and even replace that old bathroom sink. We applaud you! Sometimes however, repairs or installations call for an experienced…
Hard Water — Problems and Solutions
It’s so discouraging! Your dishes and cutlery come out of the dishwasher covered in spots and a chalky residue. Your freshly washed clothes and linens look dull and feel rough. Worst of all, your hair is flat. What’s going on? You correctly identify the problem as…
Tankless Water Heaters
Water heating is the second highest contributor to utility cost, and 17% of home energy usage. If you are in the market for a new water heater, tankless may be the best choice for energy savings. How does a tankless water heater work? Tankless water heaters, also…
Your Home Early Warning Plumbing Checklist
There are two kinds of problems with plumbing: emergencies and issues that will become emergencies. Awareness and early action will prevent the soon to be emergencies from becoming full blown, middle of the night panic attacks. Early Warning Signs – Most home…
Low Flow is the Way to Go
The extended drought in California has resulted in the development of a number of controls on water usage. One of the major uses of water is toilets. Californians flush away 433 billion gallons per year through toilets and urinals and running faucets. Flushing a…