Having trouble with your hot water heater? Here is a list of troubleshooting techniques used by the pros. Are you getting hot water? Is the water hot for a bit then cools off fast? Getting leaking around the base? Pilot light keeps going out? Let’s go over some of these. Are You Getting Hot Water? […]
There are several plumbing problems that the do-it-yourselfer can fix with little effort and a lot less money than calling a plumber. Remember the DIY motto is to only call for professional help when absolutely necessary. Now there is nothing wrong with hiring a professional because we cannot possibly do every project ourselves but there […]
You’ve researched and purchased a water softener, the next step is to learn how to install a water softener. In order to be sure that the machine that you’ve spent your time researching and money purchasing works properly, you must know how to install it properly. Your water softener should have come with installation instructions […]
When you talk about a gas tankless water heater, very few people know the work involved in installing one. All that people really think about when you say “gas tankless water heater” is a tankless water heater that is heated by using gas. That is actually true, but how it is installed and then how […]
Hard water removal is the key to enjoying the benefits of soft water – better taste, no smell and no stains. Hard water can be a lot more problematic than you think. It can cause buildup of material (called scale) inside your pipes and appliances. When scale gets severe, it can block your water supply […]
Don’t get me wrong. A good professional plumber is worth his/her weight in gold when you have a serious problem with your plumbing system. Over the years I’ve had to make that call and I’ve been more than satisfied with the quick response and competent work that has been done. The only thing that hurt […]
Limescale is an effect of hard water issues, which are problems with water having high levels of dissolved minerals. Particular one is calcium. Calcium cations are normal and natural elements of water chemistry. But when the temperature increases the soluble solids precipitation and becoming insoluble. That is how the scale forms. Generally the limescale is […]
If your home has a septic tank it is your responsibility as a homeowner to maintain it. Replacing your septic tank can be a major home improvement project, so keeping it in good working order is to your advantage. A well maintained septic tank system is also a must if you are planning to sell […]
How well do you understand septic systems? To see if you know enough about these systems, try to answer the following questions. Septic Systems: Do you know… ? Do you know what a septic system is and how it works? Do you know what causes septic systems to fail? Do you know what it costs […]
Here are some plain hard facts our the water we drink everyday. Over 80% of our body is made up of water and we drink at least 8 glasses of this or some type of fluid to maintain that percentage of liquid in our bodies daily. The regular tap faucet water we consume has many […]
