A clogged toilet. A leaky faucet. A water heater that suddenly stops providing hot water. If you’re a tenant, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: “Do I have to pay for this, or is my landlord responsible?” Plumbing responsibilities in rental properties can often be unclear. Unlike homeowners,
Plumbing is one of those modern-day conveniences that we rarely think about until something goes wrong. But nothing brings stress faster than a clogged drain, slow drainage, gurgling pipes, loss of water flow, or a broken garbage disposal. Even worse is a sewer line breakdown that causes wastewater to spill
Just as you should insulate your plumbing pipes, your walls and roof, insulating your hot water heater is an easy and inexpensive way to improve efficiency and save money each month. If you have a new unit, it’s probably already insulated. But, if you have an older hot water tank, we
Now that the air has gotten cooler and the leaves have turned brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red, it means that the holidays have officially arrived. What does the holiday season mean to you? Does it mean having a huge Thanksgiving dinner with a dozen or more guests enjoying
If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably put some thought into the insulation in your walls and roof. What about your hot water tank, can insulation help you save energy and money there too? The short answer is yes, absolutely. You already know that it’s smart to insulate your walls and
Your water heater has passed its expected lifespan, should you have it replaced? Or, should you just wait until you don’t have any more hot water? This is a question that we hear a lot and it reminds us of the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
If you’re like most people, you like the ability to take a hot shower whenever you want. Even if you enjoy lukewarm showers, other members of your household may prefer hotter showers, and that is everybody’s right. If your shower isn’t getting as hot as it used to, then the
Your water heater has passed its expected lifespan, should you have it replaced? Or, should you just wait until you don’t have any more hot water? There can be warning signs other than a lack of hot water when you’ve gone past the life expectancy of your water heater, no
It is not uncommon for homeowners to encounter unpleasant odors in their household sinks or water, and when they do, they want to go to the source of the problem and find out what is causing their water or sinks to smell unpleasant. If you are experiencing an unpleasant odor
Hot water is important year-round as it allows you to take comfortable showers, it allows you to properly clean and sanitize your dishes, and wash dirty laundry. While hot water is considered a necessity 12 months out of the year, it’s even more important during the winter and spring seasons.