High Water Pressure in Your Home
High water pressure puts stress on your plumbing system. Supply lines, hot and cold water piping, toilets, dishwashers, ice makers, washing machines, water heaters and water hoses will wear out prematurely if they don’t burst on you first. You may be looking at major flooding and costly repairs. Excess water pressure can also get you […]
View PostBest Water Filters For Well Systems
Low pH (acid water) is typically found on private well water, but is also present in some small municipal water systems. Other water chemistry causes, such as high levels of dissolved oxygen, high levels of salts dissolved in the water, and/ or corrosion-causing bacteria such as sulfate or iron bacteria.
View PostYour Home Water Service Valves
A broken pipe or appliance can flood your house. You’ll need to act quickly to stop the flow in an emergency, and that means knowing where your water shutoff valves are. Knowing these locations may also save you time during future home repairs.
View PostReplacing a Tank Type Gas Water Heater in an Existing Home?
Tankless Water Heater Pros & Cons Pros: With a tankless water heater you may never run out of hot water, assuming you don’t have a mechanical failure or a power failure.
View Post15 Hot Water Energy Saving Tips
Considering that water heating can account for around 25% of a family’s utility bill—the biggest chunk after space heating and cooling—it really shouldn’t be that surprising that you want to know how to heat your water more efficiently.
View PostNoises in a Gas Hot Water System
Noises in a hot water system can be caused by a few things or a combination of 2 or more things. In most cases noises do not mean there is danger.
View PostBlue Stains In My Sinks and Tub
Blue water stains are due to a corrosion and are directly related to copper water lines in the home. In some instances this phenomenon manifests itself shortly after a new plumbing system is put into continuous service and then eventually goes away. Notice of this situation occurs, and concern generally arises, when it causes a […]
View PostWater Conservation Tips
Water conservation at home is easy. Take one task at a time so it doesn’t seem overwhelming. If you are on a budget, start with the things that are free and work your way up.
View PostHow to Use a Plunger
Start with the right plunger for the job. There are two types of plungers on the market today: the cup plunger and the flange plunger. The cup plunger – probably the most familiar – is the best choice for sinks, bathtubs and showers. The flange type provides an extended rubber lip that provides a better […]
View PostTankless Water Heater Review
Heating water accounts for up to 30 percent of the average home’s energy budget. Some makers of gas-fired tankless water heaters claim their products can cut your energy costs up to half over regular storage heaters. So is it time to switch?
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