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4 Things to Consider When Buying a New Sump Pump
When it comes to certain products, many people can’t wait to try out the latest model or hear about the newest features. Smartphones, cars, and video game systems come to mind. But when was the last time you thought about the features of your sump…
Top 4 Reasons Your Dishwasher is Clogged – And How to Fix It
Dishwashers are a super-convenient appliance to have in your home. No long post-cooking or eating clean-up times. Just a few adjusted settings and your dishes are ready for reuse. However, what appears like a great way to be efficient can also become a costly, messy…
5 Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump
If we had our choice, the common spring saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” would have a second verse: “If your yard is wet, your sump pump better be a sure bet!” A sump pump protects your home by redirecting groundwater before it finds a…
High Water Bill? These Plumbing Problems Could Be to Blame
As much as we’d like to try, you can’t avoid bills as a homeowner. However, there are always steps you can take to reduce your utility usage and lower your monthly charges. If you do your best to conserve water, it can be incredibly frustrating…
2 Reasons Why Your Shower is Cold (and Your Water Heater Isn’t to Blame)
Puzzles are a popular hobby, particularly during the pandemic. But one puzzle that is overly frustrating is trying to figure out why you are dealing with a cold shower, especially when the rest of the faucets and appliances in your home have hot water. Like…
7 Steps to Remove Pesky Mineral Deposits From Faucets or Showerheads
Do your faucet and showerhead look like gross, ancient relics? Or have you noticed gunk is clogging up the holes of the showerhead? White build-up on plumbing fixtures is commonly caused by mineral deposits, especially if you have hard water. Not only are mineral deposits…
2 Ways to Determine the Right Size of Tank Water Heater for Your Home
We’ve all read the fairytale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. How is this story relevant to plumbing? Well, if you’re looking for a new tank water heater for your home, you may understand Goldilocks’ frustration. If your tank water heater is small, it won’t…
Why Your Home May Need a Backflow Preventer
Clean, safe water is something we often take for granted in our homes. While not common, plumbing issues can lead to contamination and increase health risks in your drinking water. One potential issue homeowners should be aware of is backflow. What is backflow? Think of…
5 Reasons Why Your Toilet Isn’t Flushing All the Way
No one is perfect – we all know that to be true. But when it comes to our bathrooms, we expect our toilets to do their job 100% of the time. However, if your porcelain throne cannot flush ALL (and we mean all) of its…
4 Reasons Your Pipes are Making a Banging Sound
Loud pipes can be obnoxious, especially if you’re uncertain why they are making so much noise! On top of being irritating, banging sounds coming from your pipes can be signs of underlying plumbing problems. Whether the issue arises from construction issues, a faulty valve, water…