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Is your sink stopper not holding water long enough? not draining fast enough? A simple adjustment will save you from a costly call to a technician. As long as you can reach under your sink, this should be something you can do yourself. If you have a drain stopper that…

If your water doesn’t get warm enough, consider this: It may not be the water heater! Current US regulations require anti-scald devices to be installed in bathtubs and showers and code requires the maximum temperature to be set at 120deg Fahrenheit. So, in some cases, your faucet can be plenty…

Inside the tank of your toilet is a simple mechanism that throws water into the toilet bowl to wash your waste away. Sometimes, there just isn’t quite enough power to move everything along. Here is one simple thing you can check to make sure your toilet is operating optimally. 3….

Many new homes are being built with tankless water heaters already installed. Are you considering upgrading your water heater to a tankless? Here are a few items to consider before calling a plumber. What is a tankless water heater? A tankless water heater, also known as an on-demand water heater…

Due to the current COVID situation and Stay at Home orders, we’re now offering virtual appointments! When you call us, we will discuss this option with you to assess the needs of the project and your comfort level. Through FaceTime or Google Hangouts, we can meet with you via video…

It’s good to point out mistakes. these kinds of code issues rarely occur in new houses, as they’re carefully inspected throughout the installation process. Most of these issues arrive in renovations. However, nobody is perfect, so here are some things to look out for! http://www.inspection-perfection.com/uploads/1/1/2/4/11243167/most_common_mistakes.pdf  

We are proud to share with you our new podcast! This is episode 1 of what we hope will be an ongoing series bringing you some insightful information about your plumbing system in a fun and interesting manner. Have a question you would like to ask a plumber? email us…

It’s important to ready your house for winter. One of the simplest tasks a homeowner can do to avoid pipe bursting is shut off their hose bibs.

Check out this helpful video from our friends at Roto Rooter