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What to do if Your Pipes Freeze
As we wrote last week, it’s important to always be on the defensive when it comes to your pipes in the winter. While our tips and tricks can help prevent frozen pipes, sometimes things happen. Not to worry. Frozen pipes are not a sign of failure, and while it can seem daunting, it’s a problem that isn’t the end of your world. Here is some helpful information to use in case your pipes have frozen over.
Protect your pipes in less than 5 minutes
While we cross our fingers that the extreme wintry days are behind us, the nights are still dropping below freezing, leading many homeowners to face the annual struggle of frozen and burst pipes.
Plumbing Maintenance Tips for Fall
With the beginning of fall officially here, it’s time to start focusing on your home’s seasonal maintenance. While it may seem like winter is far off, fall is the best time to knock out your winter preparation to-do list. To help prepare you for the colder months, we have 7 Plumbing Maintenance Tips to get your home safe and ready for winter.
8 Water Treatment Questions to Ask a Pro Before Buying a Water Softener
If you’re in the market for a water softener, you know the right system will greatly improve water quality throughout your household. The more you know about your options before you buy, the better the investment you will make. It pays, in every sense of the word, to ask a pro. They can answer water treatment questions you might not have thought to ask.
5 Most Commonly Asked Plumbing Questions
Here are our answers to the top 5 most commonly asked plumbing questions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services
Every day we help customers find air conditioning solutions and offer advice on how to maintain affordable, eco-efficient options. While every customer and situation has their own unique needs, one thing is constant: Our customer service. Below, we answer the four questions our clients most frequently ask regarding our business.
Common Causes of Low Water Pressure
Home water pressure problems may present themselves in different ways, all of which can be quite frustrating. Faucets may take forever to fill a sink or bathtub, or a showerhead may not give you that strong spray you want. Your dishwasher or washing machine may take much longer to run a cycle than it should.
Keep Your Home Safe with this Vacation Checklist
Your vacation should be relaxing and worry-free. That’s why it’s a good idea to prepare your home before you leave on any long trip. Then, any problems on the home front are just one less thing to worry about.
Plumbing Tips to Keep in Mind This Summer
Did you know that many families use about 50% more water in the summer than the rest of the year in North America? The change in consumption comes from the need to cool and keep hydrated during the hotter months of the year. Naturally, the plumbing and water bill can rise drastically during this season.
Spring and Summer Energy-Saving Tips
During the spring and summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings.
What to Do When Your Sewer Backs Up
When it comes to bad things like a sewer backup, it’s always smarter to be prepared. Read on for a few tips for handling a sewer backup.
Spring Plumbing Maintenance Tips
When you think of spring cleaning, you likely think of donating old clothes, dusting hard to reach areas, and perhaps some yard work to prepare for summer. But how often do you think of spring cleaning and your home’s plumbing comes to mind?
How to Unfreeze Pipes & Prevent Damage
The best way to deal with freezing pipes is to prevent them in the first place.
But if the unthinkable does happen, you’ll have to act fast to minimize the damage and cost of repairs.
Five Most Common Winter Plumbing Problems
Preventing winter plumbing problems is possible, but does require special measures to ensure a smooth running system through the cold months. The frigid temperatures present a unique set of challenges to your pipes
Guide To Water Heater Maintenance
Readily available hot water is one of the great gifts of modern life. After a long day on the job, is there anything more welcome than a hot shower? The water seems to carry away stress, and many people stand in the shower for minutes while the hot water flows over them
How to Avoid Holiday Plumbing Disasters
Murphy’s Law dictates that all plumbing disasters occur when you’re entertaining, cooking a large meal or hosting guests for the weekend. Naturally, of course, they also generally occur on Saturday night or Sunday. Here’s what you should do when they happen.
Caring for Your Plumbing System
You probably don’t think much about the network of water and sewer pipes inside your walls that deliver your hot and cold water -- and eliminate your waste -- on demand. But giving your plumbing a little regular attention can prolong its life