September 30, 2021
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Sometimes when we walk into the kitchen, we immediately ask, “What’s that smell?” When there’s something cooking, it’s because we’re excited about what the answer might be, but if there’s nothing cooking, it’s more of a nervous, worried question. If you’ve ever been in the latter situation, you might next be asking, “How do I get rid of a smelly drain?” The good news is most of the time, if a sink smells bad, there are things you can do to handle the problem on your own. Here are some reasons why your sink may stink, as well as ways... View Article
September 16, 2021
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There can be a lot of questions when it comes to water heaters these days. Traditional models with a storage tank used to be the only option, but these days, there are energy-saving tankless water heaters to consider. Now there are even smart hot water tanks. But what is a smart hot water tank? And do you really save money with a tankless water heater? Read on to find out. Traditional water heaters A traditional water heater has a storage tank that holds a certain amount of hot water at the ready, usually between 20 and 80 gallons. One downside... View Article
September 15, 2021
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A standard tank water heater uses more water than you probably realize. Every time you use hot water in your home, the tank turns on to replace what you’ve used. Depending on how much water you use and how frequently, it becomes easy for sediment to accumulate in the tank. This can lead to premature failure of the hot water heater tank. If you’re wondering how often you should flush your hot water heater, the answer is about once per year to avoid risks. Read on to learn how and why. Here’s how to flush your water heater Water heaters... View Article
September 1, 2021
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So, your bathroom sink or shower just isn’t draining the way it used to be. You may be tempted to go out to the store and buy a bottle of drain cleaner. It seems like such a simple solution—just dump it down the drain and let it do its thing—but perhaps you’ve heard rumors of chemical drain cleaners causing damage to plumbing. Is drain cleaner bad for pipes? Unfortunately, it can be. There are many reasons you should bring in a trained and experienced plumber if you’re experiencing plumbing issues. The fact is that these drain cleaners often do more... View Article
