Tag: DIY

  • Yes, it is true. Plumbing disasters can happen at any time of year. But the holidays, which tend to be hectic, can bring a whole new set of challenges that could take your issues into the winter months. You can take preventative care to avoid plumbing disasters through the holidays […]

  • One of our customers, Theresa, asked us to post some simple instructions on how to safely relight the pilot light on a gas water heater.   Theresa, thanks for the suggestion – we’re happy to help. Step 1 Turn the gas valve’s dial to “Off” and wait a few minutes. Step […]

  • With Fall’s cooler temperatures, it’s still not quite time to run your furnace…  but it’s the perfect time to use your heat pump, if you have one. If you do have a heat pump, you’ll want to maintain it to keep it running efficiently and extend its life. Here are […]

  • If you’re like most people, you never think about your water heater until it stops working and you’re forced to take an ice cold shower while you wait for a plumber. One thing that you can do to extend the life of your water heater is to drain the tank […]

  • Fall is a beautiful time of year: warm days and crisp, cool mornings and evenings; Ohio State football; the World Series; and, of course, the leaves… Who can forget the leaves? The leaves are gorgeous as they turn all kinds of vibrant colors before they fall from the trees and […]