Simple Home Plumbing Tips

Sometimes, the most common plumbing problems have simple solutions. It is important to recognize and correct smaller problems before they become larger, more expensive issues. Here are 6 practical tips from our expert plumbers that will help keep your home’s plumbing in top shape. Avoid chemical drain cleaners Chemical drain cleaners are advertised as quick and easy solutions. This is...

Without a doubt, thermostats are an important part of a home’s heating and cooling control. That is why you want to make sure your thermostat is doing its job. So how do you know when to replace it?  Here are four questions you need to answer when deciding if it is time to replace your thermostat.  Is your thermostat broken?...

There is no doubt that poor plumbing can lead to inconvenient and expensive problems. However, most people overlook the risk that poor plumbing can pose to your family’s health, especially the problems that go unnoticed and issues you get used to dealing with. Here are some common plumbing problems that lead to health issues. Sewer gases Plumbing is designed to...

Is your home constantly plagued with dampness or mold, pest or insect problems? Have rotting wood coupled with structural issues, or high cooling costs? If you answered yes to any of these, it is time to consider encapsulating, or lining, your crawlspace. Crawlspace encapsulation involves installing a vapor barrier, and can save you money down the road, preventing pricey repairs caused by moisture and humidity....

If you’ve ever looked under your sink, you’ll see that it doesn’t just drain into a straight pipe. There is a u-shaped portion of pipe that is connected to a straight pipe. Leading to the rest of your drainage system in fact, it looks like a “p” lying on its side. That portion of pipe is known as a p-trap...

Water conservation is an increasingly critical issue as we consume more and more of our freshwater supplies. The key is to use less water without sacrificing daily activities. Low flow fixtures like shower heads, toilets and faucets allow for regular use with less consumption. Regular toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush while high efficiency models use 1.28 gallons per flush....

This past Autumn many of us found ourselves without power due to severe thunderstorms that had been hitting the area. Those of us who grew up in the Midwest have come to expect wild weather that can leave us without power for hours or even days. Strong winds and violent storms during the spring and summer months, blizzards in the winter months,...

Overall, plumbers probably get more calls to open clogged drains than any other service. Bathroom Clogs  Assuming the drainage lines were piped properly, tubs and showers usually have hair as the main cause of their stoppages. Physical removal of hair is best. The regular use of a safe enzyme based drain cleaner product such as BioClean can help prevent slow...

Have you ever noticed our pink tiger-striped truck or van around town? These two vehicles aren’t just fun to see driving down the road, they are also raising money for cancer awareness in our area! Jeff Gamblin, the owner of Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services says he wanted to do something to help out our community. So,...