Hidden Plumbing Problems: What to Look for

• 4 Signs You May Need Water Heater Repair Or Replacement

  25 July 2019

  No homeowner wants to deal with the hassle (and cost) of appliance repair or replacement. Unfortunately, when water heaters run into problems, the need for warm water in your home makes it difficult to put off repairs. The good news is that you can often detect early signs of water heater problems by being on the lookout for some red flags. This, in addition to scheduling annual plumbing inspections and tune-ups, can help you avoid the need for premature replacement or major repair on your gas or electric water heater.

• This Is Why The Bathroom Sink Drain Stopper Isn't Closing Completely

  25 July 2019

  The stopper in your bathroom sink needs to close completely, sealing off the drain opening, if you want to fill the sink with water. Any opening left when the stopper is down will let water drain out, albeit slowly. It is very common for stoppers to start to misbehave a bit as they get older, but the reasons are usually repairable. The Assembly Is Misaligned or Broken The stopper moves up and down when you pull up or push on the rod at the back of the faucet.

• What Exactly Do Those Natural Drain Cleaning Ingredients Do?

  24 July 2019

  It's no secret that the best way to keep your drains open is to clean them regularly. The most thorough way to clean them is to have a plumber clean out each and every one at your home. In between plumber appointments, however, you can use ingredients like baking soda to at least hold growing clogs at bay. Yet sometimes the ingredients don't seem to work as well. Maybe the sink remains slow despite repeated attempts to open it up, or a smell lingers even though the drain appears to be open enough to let water drain from the sink freely.

• Do You Need Professional Drain Cleaning?

  24 July 2019

  If you must face clogged or overflowing drains, know there are professional drain cleaning companies to help solve this issue for you. Drains may get clogged because of a range of challenges like grease, oil, and even toiletries trapped inside the drain, which then cause a blockage of waste. To clean up the pipes, professionals from cleaning companies use extra chemicals and hydro jets. The chemicals are there primarily to melt the fat or oil that might clog the pipe and the hydro jet removes the blockage through the pure power of water.

• Easy Water Softener Repairs

  23 July 2019

  A water softener is a useful system that has proven to remove minerals from water such as calcium and magnesium. By adding salt to water, the chemical makeup of the water is changed, which changes how it affects the things it comes in contact with, such as your skin or home. While there are many benefits to softening your water, the process is not foolproof. Depending on the brand of water softener, the setup, and even the chemical makeup of your water itself, you may eventually need repairs to your system.