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….
The original purpose for the U-shaped seat, according to Lynne Simnick, senior director of code development at IAPMO—the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials—was to aid women. Simnick explains that the open seat was designed to allow women “to wipe the perineal area after using the water closet” without…
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…
There has been some discussion recently regarding Toilet Plumes and COVID-19. Studies have long shown that there is a “plume” of water that is expelled upward when a toilet flushes and some bits of feces (and whatever bacteria/viruses that are in that fecal matter) can be aerosolized or land on…
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…
Condensation from HVAC units can cause clogs in a condensate line or a floor drain if not maintained properly. When When moisture drips off of your evaporator coil, it can also carry dirt and other airborne particles that are present in your home’s air with it. This dirt and debris…
REMEMBER – YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL 911 Natural gas is odorless, the sulfuric/rotten egg smell is actually added by the Gas Company to warn customers of a potential leak. if you smell something, call. Gas can interact with electrical systems or flames and cause explosions, so it is important to…
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