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How To Maintain Your Sump Pump

March 18, 2020

If your home has a wet basement, you’re not alone. The American Society of Home Inspectors estimates that more than 60 percent of homes have issues with water in the basement. A sump pump can be an effective option for preventing water damage.

Tankless Water Heaters Regular Maintenance

March 11, 2020

Tankless water heaters save energy because there is no large tank storing water, heating it constantly and using energy to keep it hot. When you turn on the hot water faucet, cold water flows into the tankless water heater. An element inside the unit heats the water and delivers it to the faucet. Tankless water […]

Seeing spots? It’s mineral deposits on your faucet.

March 4, 2020

Seeing spots on your faucet? Try not to let water evaporate on the surface by blotting dry any water from the faucet surface. Remove water spots with warm water and a soft, damp cloth. Hard water stains may be removed using a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water and a toothbrush, if needed. Rinse […]

Here’s how to un-jam your garbage disposal …

February 26, 2020

1. Garbage Disposal Problem: The power switch is on but there’s no sound. Solution: Press the reset button, usually on the bottom of the unit. 2. Garbage Disposal Problem: The unit hums when the switch is turned on. Solution: The grinding chamber plate is hung up. Turn off the power switch to the unit. Shine […]

Problem Drain: Fats, Oil and Grease

February 19, 2020

Why are Fats, Oil and Grease a problem for a drain? Grease hardens at room temperature and can cause blockages in home plumbing pipes and even overflows in your home or yard. These substances also cause clogging in the Public Utilities collections system. Where does grease come from? Restaurants, apartment buildings, schools, homes, churches, condominiums, […]

It’s Freezing Outside!

February 12, 2020

When cold weather and freezing are eminent, go into action before freezing temperatures hit. 1. Close foundation vents around home. 2. Disconnect garden hoses from outside faucets and insulate if needed. 3. Insulate pipes at well casing and at tankless water heaters. 4. Turn off and drain sprinkler systems. 5. Open the cabinets beneath sinks […]

When There’s a Leak …

February 3, 2020

Locate your home’s main water shut-off valve. If there’s a plumbing leak, you can go straight there and quickly turn off the water to the entire house. OR Locate shut-off valves at individual appliances and fixtures. That allows you to keep water flowing in other areas of the house while making site-specific repairs. If you’re working […]

Water Line Savvy

January 29, 2020

Inspect plumbing and regularly to determine if your pipes (water line) are in good condition, or if replacing plumbing is necessary. Simple regular maintenance helps prevent costly plumbing replacement. If your house is more than about 60 years old, make it an annual ritual to look at any exposed pipe—in basements, crawlspaces, and utility rooms—for […]

Toilet: Fresh & Clean But Be Forewarned…

January 22, 2020

Bleach-Chlorine tablets that are put in the tank to freshen and clean your toilet will damage gaskets and seals and cause them to leak. Worst of all, when they dissolve they get to a smaller size and then float into the flushing mechanism restricting water from creating the power flush required to remove waste from […]

Enjoy free-flowing water again!

January 15, 2020

Enjoy free-flowing water again! Easy cleaning for showerheads and faucet aerators: unscrew the showerhead from the shower arm. Fill a bowl with equal parts water and white vinegar and submerge the showerhead. Let the head sit overnight in the water-white vinegar solution to allow the mineral deposits to break down. Rinse the showerhead thoroughly, brushing […]

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