Category: water safety
Preventing Summer Pipe Bursts
Everyone is aware that pipes can burst during the winter due to freezing temperatures, but did you know they are also at risk in the summer? Burst pipes can cause headaches no matter the season. Here are some common problems that can put you at risk for summer pipe bursts. Age of pipes Plastic piping breaks
Choosing the Right Water Filtration System
The quality of your home’s water can affect its taste. Low quality water for cooking, drinking, or cleaning can have serious effects on your family’s health. Poor water quality can also affect the life of your fixtures & appliances. If you’re concerned about your home’s tap water, a water filtration system is recommended. Here’s the
Summer Sewage Backups
Spring is in full swing & summer is right around the corner. While you don’t have to worry about snow and ice, warmer weather can bring about new problems. Sewage backups are one of them. Here is some information on these backups and how to prevent them.
How Old is Your Plumbing System?
Plumbing systems might not have many moving parts but they do have a life span. After years of continuous use, your plumbing components need to be replaced. Here are some signs that you need to upgrade your plumbing. Your faucets keep leaking The components in a faucet are exposed to rushing water several times a
7 Tips for Preventing Plumbing Failures
Your home’s plumbing is mostly hidden from view so it’s easy to forget about. That is, until something goes wrong. Here are some ways to prevent plumbing issues from becoming disasters. 1. Do a regular visual inspection of your home’s plumbing This might seem obvious but in the chaos of everyday life, it’s easy
How to Avoid Sump Pump Failure
It’s been a very wet couple of days, how’s your sump pump holding up? If you are like a lot of people in the area, you are about to find yourself standing knee-deep in dirty rainwater. Basement flooding is an expensive and stressful side effect from all this rain we’ve been getting. This is especially
What Plumbers Wish You Knew
It’s likely that at some point, you’ll have to call our plumbers in: whether it’s for a leaky faucet, pipe replacement or a new bathroom in your basement. However, you can reduce likelihood of major damage. Here are some ways to reduce the number of visits from plumbers and the severity of your repairs: Never
How to Stay Aware and in Control of Your Home
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Do I Really Need A Whole Home Water Filtration System?
The safety of our drinking water has been a major concern lately and you’re likely looking for a way to make sure your water is safer. So, you may be wondering if a whole home water filtration system is right for you and your family. Well, the first question you need to answer before deciding whether
