4 Signs It's Time to Call a Plumber
Since most of your home's plumbing system is hidden behind walls and under your foundation (or in your basement), you probably don't give it much thought when things are running smoothly. Unfortunately, plumbing problems can occur at any time — and if left unaddressed, they can wreak a lot of havoc and cost you a lot of money. By being on the lookout for some common plumbing "red flags," you'll know when it's time to call a plumber.
How to Unclog a Sink
Every homeowner should have a basic set of DIY fixes in their tool belt for the occasional problem, and the same goes for your plumbing. One of the most common household issues that we hear regularly is a clogged sink. Some clogs are enormous, such as a batch of "flushable" baby wipes that have created a logjam inside the sewer line, while others are as simple as a chicken bone that went down the garbage disposal.
A Basic Guide To Hard Water, Water Heaters, And Tank Flushing
Regular maintenance and repairs are a necessity for any hot water tank. Hard water is a common reason for repair. You will need to plan for regular tank flushing as well as fixing of any hard water damage. Why Is Flushing Required? The environment inside your water heater is quite hot, which causes minerals like calcium and lime in your water supply to evaporate out of the water. Instead of staying dissolved, these hard minerals then solidify into a crust on the inside of your tank.
Tips For Summer Heating System Preparations
Oil heat systems need some routine maintenance and care to ensure that they stay functional and efficient each heating season. With summer in full swing, this is the time to take care of that maintenance and take the steps that you can to save money on your heating needs for the upcoming winter. Here are a few things that you should think about doing before the winter season settles in again.
Don't Do It Yourself: Why You Need To Hire An AC Repair Contractor
If your air conditioner isn't blowing cool air, it's time for repairs. Before you decide to take care of the repairs for yourself, think about it. You depend on your air conditioner for cool air during the summer. If the repairs aren't done right, you could be without cool air even longer. You could end up needing even more repairs. Worse yet. You could end up looking at an AC replacement.
