Foul-Smelling Toilet? Here’s Why – and How to Fix It
Toilet troubles are never fun to deal with – especially if they’re causing an unpleasant odor! If your toilet is emitting a foul smell upon flushing, you’ve likely tried taking a look inside the toilet bowl itself to see where the problem is coming from….
Sump Pump Constantly Running? Check These 3 Areas
Your sump pump works hard to keep your basement dry – especially when snow melts in the winter and during soggy spring months. However, sometimes the appliance can work TOO hard, and you notice it running all the time, without stop. This is one of…
4 Common Hot Water Heater Noises and How to Make Them Stop
Believe it or not, the water heater is one of the most frequently used appliances in the home. Because of its heavy workload, it is important to keep an eye (or ear) on how the water heater is functioning. While it is not uncommon for…
6 Common Mistakes of DIY Water Heater Installation
With the wealth of information available on the internet these days, more and more homeowners are learning how to tackle home improvement projects themselves instead of bringing in a professional. The DIY approach has its merits and benefits, including saving money. But sometimes cutting corners…
Don’t Skip These 3 Important Maintenance Tasks for Tankless Water Heaters
What’s your favorite thing about your tankless water heater? If we asked our customers, we’d get a range of answers from lower energy bills to unlimited hot water (for those that enjoy long showers). Another great benefit that often gets overlooked is easier maintenance. Compared…
Pros and Cons of Dual-Element Water Heaters
Water heater technology has greatly improved in recent years. While tankless water heaters get a lot of attention, they’re not the only “new kid on the block.” If you’re looking for a more efficient way to produce hot water for your home but don’t want…
4 Reasons Your Dishwasher is Clogged or Backed Up
If you have a busy household, you probably consider the dishwasher an indispensable appliance. But every now and now, a dishwasher presents more hassles than convenience. For instance, say you run a load but when you open up the door you find a pool of…
Tips for Removing and Preventing Rust Stains in Your Toilet Bowl
We’ve all heard of the term, “bathroom humor.” But there’s nothing funny about a dirty bathroom. And one of the biggest eyesores is a toilet with rust stains around the bowl. Even if the rest of the bathroom is sparkling-clean, rusty streaks can be off-putting…
Is it Time to Update Your Sewer Line’s House Trap?
What do fashion and plumbing have in common? They both have trends that come and go. If you’ve ever seen an olive-green toilet that was all the rage in the 1940s, you know what we mean. One outdated plumbing trend that can be more troublesome…
Why Won’t My Bathtub Hold Water?
Are your dreams of relaxing in a bubble bath going down the drain (literally)? Don’t get too disappointed. When you notice your tub water draining prematurely, the fix is usually quite simple. Try the steps below and you’ll be back on your way to relaxation….