Old Equipment You Really Should Not Keep When you move into an existing home, there are many pieces of equipment that you may not want to keep. Some of them are just old and poor quality, while others cost you a lot of money and others still may be dangerous to you or your children. …
Usually, if a furnace is regularly maintained it should run smoothly. But like everything else, it’s subject to breakdown, either because it wasn’t well maintained, or because it’s simply old. The most common problem in a furnace, whether it’s an electric-resistance furnace or a gas furnace, is no heat. In the electric-resistance furnace this might …
Many homeowners who call a plumber out to their home know that they have a leak, and often they know exactly where that leak is. Some water leaks cause profuse amounts of water to seep into a home from an obvious location, such as the pipes located right under the kitchen sink. These leaks are …
When people talk about “green building”, they’re typically referring to energy-efficient heating and cooling appliances, insulated walls and windows, and sustainable materials. But these days “green plumbing” is getting increasing attention – and rightly so, because water consumption is a major factor in the environmental footprint of any building! The green plumbing movement is being …
Plumbing Is Going Green: Start with Simple Upgrades to Your Faucets and Showerheads Read More »
It is almost inevitable that you will have to deal with a plugged drain somewhere in your home at some point. This drain may be in the bathtub, a sink or a toilet. But wherever it is, a plunger is usually your best bet for getting it out. If you are going to be successful, …
Plumbing Repair Guide: How to Plunge a Clogged Drain Read More »
Under normal circumstances, after you flush your home’s toilet, the tank and bowl both fill back up with water, preparing it for the next use. The water from the tank is what flushes into the bowl when you push the handle, so if it is not filling properly, then the toilet will be dry. This problem …
Plumbing Repair Question: Why Is My Toilet Dry and How Can I Fix It? Read More »
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist or a mechanical engineer to troubleshoot – and possibly diagnose – the problems with your boilerwhen its heating performance is erratic or non-existent in your home. The good thing about boilers is that they are typically reliable and long-lasting. There aren’t a lot of working parts that …
Possible Causes of Poor Heating Performance from Your Boiler Read More »
In the dog days of summer, winter may seem like it will never be here. But, winter is closer than it may seem. Before you know it, you will be switching off you’re A/C unit and reaching for that hot coco. Before the onslaught of colder weather hits us, there are a few steps you …
When it comes time to install a new heating system in your home, there are a lot of options to consider. Many people get overwhelmed when confronted with all of the furnaces, boilers and heat pumps on the market these days. So, to help you get a handle on what each has to offer and …
Pros and Cons of Various Heating Systems for Homes Read More »
Quite simply, everyone needs to have a working toilet in their home. Of course, when we do, we tend to take it for granted. Most people really do not know much about how their toilets work and how much water they use, and acquiring that information can be beneficial to you for several reasons. Toilet …
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