Will My Water Heater Freeze When It’s Cold Outside?
Unless you live in a warm weather climate, you’re probably going to experience some wintry weather. And along with that comes freezing temperatures. It also means your hot water heater will be working extra hard to make sure the water is warm when you need…
What is an Earthquake Shut-off Valve?
An earthquake shutoff valve is a useful precaution for homes that use gas for heat and power. It is a device that can be installed connected to the gas meter. They should be able to prevent gas leaks opened up in the tumult of an…
Understanding How Drain Clogs Happen
A clogged drain is one of the most common plumbing issues. Noticing an unusual smell or sound or visual backup of water in a drain are all good first steps to being aware of a clog. What Causes Drain Clogs A clog can be caused…
Keep Your Garbage Disposal Clean
There are a lot of myths when it comes to keeping your garbage disposal clean and functional. But the main thing to keep in mind is that it will continue to function so long as the disposal and drain are free from food and other…
Why There’s a Sulfur Smell Coming From Your Drain
If a surprise stench is making you crinkle your nose somewhere in your kitchen or any other room with a faucet, then you may be searching for answers. There are multiple possible reasons for why a sulfur-like smell could be coming from your drain. Thankfully…
Making Your Toilet’s Flush Stronger
The flush of a toilet should bring you relief and reassurance. But if your toilet’s flush is slow or weak in coming, then it will spike your blood pressure like nothing else. In order to make your flush stronger you need to understand how a…
What Size Tankless Water Heater Do I Need?
Getting the right size for your tankless water heater is important. Too big, and you end up paying extra up front unnecessarily. Too small, and you risk not having enough hot water to go around. How Are Tankless Heaters Sized? Unlike traditional tank-based water heaters,…
Why Am I Running Out of Hot Water?
Are you shivering when you should be relaxing? There could be many reasons why your shower or sink are running cold. Whether you have a traditional tank or tankless water heater will determine what to troubleshoot. Hot Water Issues With Tank-Based Heater In general, tank-based…
Why Water Heaters Make Noises and How to Know if Something is Wrong
The water heater has a special place in modern home plumbing systems, since not only is it one of the most convenient machines, but also one of the most potentially dangerous. The Internet is full of hot water heater explosion videos. So when your heater…
Maintaining Your Home’s Water Heater
Taking care of your water heater is simpler than you think, and it could mean the difference between it lasting 10 years or 15 years. Assuming you have a tank-based water heater, you can follow this guide to perform some basic maintenance. This should ideally…
