When it comes to managing well water, it’s about a lot more than just keeping your well pump running. In fact, you’ll have to monitor the quality and safety of your well water on a regular basis. There are a few common well water issues that you might encounter, and knowing what they are is important to reducing your need for well repair due to damage caused by these issues. Here’s a look at a few things that you need to know.…
Read More »Faucets used to be a single style, never changing, always the same. Then plumbing fixture companies sprung up in the latter part of the nineteenth and early parts of the twentieth centuries. All of a sudden, people had indoor plumbing and indoor plumbing fixtures with style options. Now, you have so many faucet styles that it might be difficult to choose. Sometimes it helps to understand how different styles work so that you can select the faucets you want most in your bathroom sinks and kitchen sink.…
Read More »When you live in an older home, you expect to have to do some periodic repairs or remodeling to ensure that the house is kept up and has up-to-date features. You may start wondering about the plumbing. Even if you may have never had a problem with a leaking pipe, you may wonder whether they should be replaced or not. If so, look for the following signs that your older home may need repiping.…
Read More »If you have a dishwasher in your kitchen, you are probably thankful you have it, as these appliances come in very handy—until yours stops functioning properly. One problem you might experience with your dishwasher is a clog in the line. If this occurs, your dishwasher will stop draining the water it uses as it washes your dishes, and this water will be trapped in the bottom of the device. Here are three things to know about dishwasher clogs.…
Read More »Some problems with your toilet are seemingly minor. However, oftentimes what seems like a small problem can cause bigger problems. Here are three toilet problems you should never ignore. 1. The Toilet Keeps Running It may seem like a minor annoyance when the toilet keeps running, but this is actually a sign that the flapper is not sealing correctly inside the tank. It could also indicate a problem with the overflow valve, the toilet handle, or the flapper chain.…
Read More »Keeping your home comfortable in the summer may be high on your list of things to do. It may require a good amount of time and effort to make it cool. Fortunately, there are things you can do that will help keep your cooling costs for lower energy bills. Schedule a service Taking time to have your AC unit maintained is something you’ll want to do regularly. Many tasks will get completed during an annual service.…
Read More »The quality of the tap water in your home is important for a number of reasons, including for health purposes and protection of your plumbing system. When water is bad, it can cause many types of problems, and here are some of the top signs that should alert you to consider installing a water-treatment system to filter your water. Your water looks cloudy When you fill a glass with water from your tap, does it look really clear like it should, or does it look cloudy and appear to have things floating in it?…
Read More »Plumbing issues are never fun, but with a little help from this troubleshooting guide, it can make things easier on you if it does happen. There are lots of things that can cause havoc with the plumbing system in your property. One of the main things is not taking care of the system correctly. This includes dumping things down the drains or toilets that do not belong in them. Damage can also happen due to structural issues with the building.…
Read More »If you notice that your water bill is quite high but you do not see any water leaks in your home, then you may have something called a slab leak. Keep reading to learn how a slab leak occurs and how a professional will actually investigate and locate the leak. How Does a Slab Leak Occur? A slab leak is when a water pipe that is located underneath the concrete foundation of your home develops a hole.…
Read More »Do you have a problem with your home’s plumbing with the drains moving very slowly? The problem may actually be with your drain vents. Here is what you know about clogs in your drain vents. What Is A Plumbing Vent? A plumbing vent plays an incredibly key role in your home’s plumbing system. The ventilation pipe runs outside your home, typically on the roof, and is where all of the gas from the sewage escapes.…
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