A malfunctioning water heater can be caused by several different problems. However, when examining it is important to keep in mind whether your water heater is powered by electricity or gas. The following steps are potential ways to troubleshoot and determine the problem plaguing your water heater this winter. Step 1: Check the thermostat The…
Before you go to visit your relatives or a sunny tropical resort this holiday season, it’s important to make sure your pipes don’t freeze while you’re away. The problem with a frozen pipe is when water freezes, it expands, causing the pipe to burst, which can flood your home. Coming home to a flooded house…
While the bathrooms may not be the largest rooms in your home, they still end up using a significant amount of energy that impacts your bills. There are many simple things that you can do to conserve the amount of heat and energy used in your bathroom. Read on to learn how you can save a…
Keeping the pipes that supply water to your home should be a top priority during this or any other winter. The main issue with frozen pipes is that once the water inside freezes it will start to expand which can rupture the pipe. Ruptured pipes can lead to water pouring out uncontrollably which can do…
A clogged shower drain can be a big nuisance, but luckily this problem can be avoided if you make sure harmful items do not make their way down your drain. Some of the main culprits of clogged drains may surprise you. We’ve put together a list of the four most common culprits to help you…
One of the most-loved American holidays is right around the corner; Thanksgiving. There is nothing better than spending quality time with family and friends, giving thanks, and stuffing yourself with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Since Thanksgiving is such a great time of year, you don’t want to put yourself into a stressful…
Avoiding clogged pipes is imperative to keeping everyone in your home safe and healthy. When pipes become blocked, contaminated water can begin to flood parts of your home, like the basement and pipes can become damaged. It turns out that some of the most common objects that go down the drain may be responsible for…
Halloween is coming up, and the movies can give you plenty of ideas of what to be scared of: ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and who knows what else. But, before you start panicking over scary movies, make sure you don’t have any issues with your pipes haunting you instead. Here are four spooky drain issues that…
Autumn is in full swing, and believe it or not Halloween is right around the corner! One of the most-loved and enjoyable fall-spirited activities is carving pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns with family and friends. Unless you are in the mood for an extra visit from us, we highly recommend avoiding putting your pumpkin pulp down your…
Your hot water heater is very necessary, especially with the weather getting chillier every day. Nothing is better than a hot shower on a cold day, but as we are sure you have noticed, your hot water bill can start to add up. On average, water heating accounts for about 13% of your home’s total…
