News and Updates

Water Heater Maintenance

Proper and routine maintenance can help to increase your water heater’s efficiency and extend its life. Follow these steps to make sure that your water heater is in tip top shape! Check Your Anode Rod:You water heater’s anode rod is in place, in part, to prevent hot water from corroding the inside of the tank and, in doing so, shortening its life. To check your anode rod, attach a hose to you water tank’s drain...
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Choosing The Right Kitchen Sink & Faucet

A room’s hardware can shape the style and tone of your space.  Particularly in the kitchen, your sink and faucet also play an important functional role.  Therefore, choosing the right kitchen sink and faucet can be a big decision!  Here are the factors that we encourage our clients to keep in mind when making their choice: Material Matters: Kitchen sinks come in a variety of materials including stainless steel, enamel-coated cast iron, solid surfaces or...
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Brand Feature: Ferguson Plumbing Products

As professional plumbers we put a lot of stock in the plumbing products we use.  One of our favorite suppliers to work with is Ferguson.  Ferguson is ranked by trade publications as the largest distributor of plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings (PVF). It is also the third largest distributor of heating and cooling equipment (HVAC/R) and the second largest company within the waterworks industry.  We like them because their offerings include a wide range...
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Product Feature: Champion 4 Toilet

This week we would like to take a few minutes to discuss one of our favorite plumbing products – the Champion 4 Toilet by American Standard!  Whether you have decided that it is time for a new toilet, or you are just doing a little remodeling and want to replace your current model with an upgraded version, we recommend this model to our clients, families, and friends.  Here is why: It Moves More: The Champion 4 will move a mass...
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What Can and Can’t Go Down My Garbage Disposal?

As you may have noticed, we talk a lot about garbage disposals.   It is also one of the things that we get asked about the most – both in the form of inquiries and in requests for repairs.  Oftentimes preventing damage to your garbage disposal is as simple as only putting down the drain materials that the garbage disposal can handle.  Then the question becomes, “What can and can’t go in my garbage disposal?”  Here...
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Repairing Clog Conundrums

Few things are more frustrating than a clogged drain!  Whether in your kitchen, your bathroom, or your utility room, clogged drains can quickly provide an infuriating mess.  Unfortunately, they are also fairly common.  To solve your next clog conundrum, try one of our DIY solutions: Slow-Running Drains: For slow-running drains, shake a half box of baking soda down the drain, before pouring in one cup of vinegar. The baking soda will bubble and foam.  Once...
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Maximizing Your Water Pressure

When outdoor temperatures drop, there is nothing we like more than a warm shower to get us ready for the day!  However, poor water pressure can quickly turn your morning routine from inspirational to inefficient.  To solve this daily dilemma, try one of our DIY solutions to these common low-water pressure causes. Remove Mineral Deposit Build-Ups:  Overtime, mineral deposits can build-up in your pipes, causing clogs that result in lower water pressure.  Because these clogs...
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Deodorizing Your Drain

With guests coming over to celebrate the holidays, the last thing that you want to worry about is a foul order coming from your kitchen sink. Baking Soda Solution A quick way to eliminate sink odor is to clean you drain with baking soda.  To do so, pour one cup of baking soda into your sink drain.  Let it soak for 15 – 20 minutes and then flush the baking soda through the drain with a...
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