763-753-5216 info@nowthenplumbing.com 19960 Ferret St NW | Elk River, Minnesota 55330

News and Updates

Delta Touch 2 o Faucets

By
0 Comment
, , ,
“No touch” or “hands free” faucets have been around for years. They can mostly be found in public bathrooms, where motion sensor technology allows people to wash their hands without risking contamination from having to touch dirty faucet handles. The faucets works by motion activated infrared beams that reflect off an object when it’s within a certain area and activate water flow. When the object is no longer in that area, the beams do not...
Read More

Green Plumbing: Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Earth

By
0 Comment
,
Okay, so maybe our title for this blog is a little grandiose, but fortunately for all of us that doesn’t make it any less true.  Since the Green movement started catching on a couple years ago it’s become easier than ever to change your habits and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.  Green plumbing practices are simple, widely available, and generally affordable. Even if the environment isn’t your main concern, green plumbing can save you green...
Read More

Water Softeners: The Basics

By
0 Comment
, ,
We’ve all heard the terms “hard water” and “water softener,” but many of us have never actually understood what it means or what they do. In this week’s blog we’re going to give you a breakdown of the basics behind water softeners so you never have to wonder again. Water is referred to as hard if it contains a high amount of calcium or magnesium. Hard water can cause “scale” (a hard film) to form...
Read More

Sump Pumps Part Three: Battery Back-Up Sump Pumps

By
0 Comment
,
Though we’ve already stressed the importance and benefits of maintaining your home sump pump in our previous posts, Sump Pumps Part One and Sump Pumps Part Two, it can never hurt to learn a little bit more about this hardworking appliance. Amazing as home sump pumps are, like everything else in life (and especially in houses), they can fail. Most sump pumps run off of your home’s electricity, which is convenient most of the time...
Read More

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL

By
0 Comment
, ,
Keeping your garbage disposal clean is easier than you think. If you use your disposal often you probably notice an unpleasant odor coming from it every once an awhile. This often means that some of the food remains may be built up or that there may be left over bacteria from previous uses. Here are three simple ways to keep your garbage disposal clean and free of odor. The first way is to pour a...
Read More

Fall Plumbing and Home Maintenance Tips

By
0 Comment
, ,
The beginning of September brings a lot of good things to Minnesota—State Fair corn dogs and cheese curds, cooler temperatures (if we’re lucky!), breezy nighttime walks—but it also forces us to grudgingly accept that fall is here again, and winter will be coming not soon after. As most homeowners know, with every shift in season comes a bundle of home maintenance and repair work. If the last few weeks are any indication it’s probably going...
Read More

Great, Easy to Use, Professional Plumbing Product

By
0 Comment
, , , ,
In previous updates we’ve told you about how to prevent clogged drains and given you some tips about what to do when a clog inevitably happens; now we’re giving you the inside scoop on a great, easy to use, professional plumbing product that can’t be found in retail stores. It’s called Green-Blaster Drain Opener and it works—fast. One of the great features of this handy drain opener is its incredible efficiency.  It cleans your drain...
Read More

Shower Safety and Maintenance

By
0 Comment
, ,
It’s the first place we go to get clean, yet it’s frequently the last place we think about when it comes to regular home maintenance and safety precautions. “Shower safety and maintenance” may sound a little goofy, but it’s just as important to think about as any other aspect of your home. Most people know not to let young children bathe alone due to the danger of drowning, but not many people think about the...
Read More
1 … 6 7 8 9 10 11

Archives

CONTACT US TODAY!

    Name

    Email

    Phone Number


    Subject

    Your Message