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The Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heater Units
Tankless water heaters are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional hot water tanks for the home. In fact, sales of tankless water heaters are expected to grow over 7% annually between...
Cast Iron Systems Vs. PVC Pipe Systems
Choosing the right material for your property's plumbing system is a big decision. Cast iron and plastic PVC are two of the most common options for pipes, and they each have their pros and cons....
Is Your Water Heater Ready for Winter?
The winter months are the hardest on your plumbing, and the water heater is no exception. During cold weather water entering your water heater can be up to 25 degrees cooler than it is during the...
9 Ways To Prepare Your Plumbing For Winter
Winter is just around the corner. Do you know what to do to prepare your plumbing system for the cold weather? These nine tips will help you avoid icy headaches in the coming months: Remove...
When Do You Need To Secure A Plumbing Permit?
Plumbing projects big and small require permits from the city. This ensures that the work done on the plumbing system meets local codes and regulations. Before starting your next plumbing project,...
How Poor Plumbing Systems Can Lead To Legionnaires’ Disease
What is Legionnaires' disease? Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia that is caused by bacteria growing in stagnant water. It is transmitted to humans when we breathe in small water...
Top Five Plumbing Jobs That Are Not DIY Friendly
Thanks to the prevalence of tutorials and information online, there are now more DIY plumbers than ever. Unfortunately, watching a five-minute video about a plumbing job doesn't match up against a...
Is My Plumbing Repair Covered By My Home Insurance?
A plumbing emergency that results in thousands of dollars in damage will stress you mentally and financially. Fortunately, depending on the situation, homeowner's insurance may cover the cost for...
Top 3 Halloween Plumbing Nightmares To Avoid
Halloween is upon us again. The season of spooks, specters, and scares is the one time of year where you don't mind being frightened as long as it's all in good fun. However, true terror could be...
5 Commercial Plumbing Problems Businesses Should Know About
Businesses may not give a second thought to their commercial plumbing system...that is until something goes wrong. Some problems may get ignored for a long time while others force business owners to...
3 Reasons Why Drain Cleaning Is Critical For Home Maintenance
As a homeowner, you're likely aware that it takes a significant amount of maintenance to keep everything in good condition. Your drains are no exception. Seemingly minor issues such as slow drains...
Green Plumbing Solutions
Did you know that up to 3% of our national electrical energy use is tied to the processing and movement of drinking water? Or that 20% of energy used in homes is simply for heating water? Green...
The Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heater Units
Tankless water heaters are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional hot water tanks for the home. In fact, sales of tankless water heaters are expected to grow over 7% annually between...
Cast Iron Systems Vs. PVC Pipe Systems
Choosing the right material for your property's plumbing system is a big decision. Cast iron and plastic PVC are two of the most common options for pipes, and they each have their pros and cons....
Is Your Water Heater Ready for Winter?
The winter months are the hardest on your plumbing, and the water heater is no exception. During cold weather water entering your water heater can be up to 25 degrees cooler than it is during the...
9 Ways To Prepare Your Plumbing For Winter
Winter is just around the corner. Do you know what to do to prepare your plumbing system for the cold weather? These nine tips will help you avoid icy headaches in the coming months: Remove...
When Do You Need To Secure A Plumbing Permit?
Plumbing projects big and small require permits from the city. This ensures that the work done on the plumbing system meets local codes and regulations. Before starting your next plumbing project,...
How Poor Plumbing Systems Can Lead To Legionnaires’ Disease
What is Legionnaires' disease? Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia that is caused by bacteria growing in stagnant water. It is transmitted to humans when we breathe in small water...
Top Five Plumbing Jobs That Are Not DIY Friendly
Thanks to the prevalence of tutorials and information online, there are now more DIY plumbers than ever. Unfortunately, watching a five-minute video about a plumbing job doesn't match up against a...
Is My Plumbing Repair Covered By My Home Insurance?
A plumbing emergency that results in thousands of dollars in damage will stress you mentally and financially. Fortunately, depending on the situation, homeowner's insurance may cover the cost for...
Top 3 Halloween Plumbing Nightmares To Avoid
Halloween is upon us again. The season of spooks, specters, and scares is the one time of year where you don't mind being frightened as long as it's all in good fun. However, true terror could be...
5 Commercial Plumbing Problems Businesses Should Know About
Businesses may not give a second thought to their commercial plumbing system...that is until something goes wrong. Some problems may get ignored for a long time while others force business owners to...
3 Reasons Why Drain Cleaning Is Critical For Home Maintenance
As a homeowner, you're likely aware that it takes a significant amount of maintenance to keep everything in good condition. Your drains are no exception. Seemingly minor issues such as slow drains...
Green Plumbing Solutions
Did you know that up to 3% of our national electrical energy use is tied to the processing and movement of drinking water? Or that 20% of energy used in homes is simply for heating water? Green...