Dripping faucets aren’t just a nuisance – they also waste water. A faucet that drips 20 times per minute wastes nearly two gallons per day or 700 gallons per year. That’s a significant waste, not to mention money down the drain. Learn how to fix a dripping faucet, a...

What Temperature Should a Hot Water Heater Be Set At? Your water heater accounts for about 18 percent of your home’s energy bill. If your water heater is set too high, you will be paying the price in your energy bill each month. On the flip side, if your water heater...

Here are some basic plumbing tips we suggested that can save you money and protect your health. 1. Can I put scraps down the kitchen drains? YES - Only if you have a good quality garbage disposal. Not a noisy cheap disposal, but one that actually grinds food really...

We are raising awareness of the importance of water sustainability, which isn't only good for the environment but can help save money too. Here's some top tips we can offer to customers who are looking to save water: 1. Install a flow limiter Many of today's showers...

If it's not quickly dealt with, bad odor can make your home uninhabitable. Clogged drains bring most of these bad smells in our home. Without a clean drainage system, you will always suffer from acrid smells. Always take a proactive measure rather than to rush when...

Hot Water Takes Too Long When you lead a busy lifestyle, you want hot water fast. If your hot water heater has a slow recovery time, however, simple tasks like taking a shower or doing the dishes can take much longer because you have to wait for the hot water to heat...

Why Are My Water Pipes So Noisy? Your water pipes deal with a lot of pressure and temperature changes. If the pipes are quiet and working well, they’re out of sight, out of mind. But what happens when they start to sound angry? Noisy water pipes can be caused by...

Do I Need a Water Softener? Hard water is water with high mineral content. Hard water forms when water picks up soluble minerals like calcium and magnesium carbonates while passing through limestone and chalk deposits underground. Drinking hard water can have some...

What is a P-trap? P-traps are part of your sink plumbing. Found under kitchen and bathroom sinks, these question-mark-shaped pieces of plumbing serve an important purpose… What Does a Plumbing P-Trap Do? Whether they’re made of PVC or stainless steel, the P-traps...

What’s a Water Hammer? Aside from gentle whooshing, water pipes should be fairly quiet. So it’s perplexing when you suddenly hear banging. That sound is a common plumbing problem called a water hammer, and it’s caused by an increase in pressure when a faucet, valve or...