Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time in the blink of an eye. Whether the emergency is man-made or natural, you need to be prepared, regardless of how serious the threat. If there is any time that a plumbing part is going to fail, it will be during an emergency situation. In times of emergency, there is no time to spare. It must be fixed immediately for safety reasons. Continue reading
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Heating Services to Keep You Warm this Winter
Whether you love it or you hate it, the fall season is among us. That means that winter is right around the corner. If this upcoming winter is anything like the winter we had last season, then you should call a plumbing company to inquire about any needed heating services. Whether it is basic maintenance, a complicated repair, or just a check-up, a reliable plumbing company will be able to keep you warm during the cold winter months. Continue reading
6 Keys to Quality Plumbing Service
Leaky faucet? Call the plumber. Hot water heater stopped working? Call the plumber. Toilet overflowing? Call the plumber. We always call the plumber when parts break in our houses or businesses. But how do you know if you are getting the highest quality plumbing service? Below, we have laid out the foundation to providing clients with excellent plumbing service. Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Your Furnace
When it comes to your heating system, is it a boiler or a furnace? A boiler heats water to create steam, which is used to heat buildings through steam radiators. A furnace heats air, which is distributed throughout the building using air ducts. Furnaces are part of your building’s critical infrastructure, so it is important to keep them operating properly. Replacing a furnace can be an expensive repair. Make sure you know all of the information before choosing to purchase a new furnace. Continue reading
End of Summer Plumbing Tips
During the hot summer months, your plumbing system is under more duress than any other time of year. Summer plumbing can take a toll on important plumbing parts. It is important to acknowledge any damage or excess wear before the colder months begin. Here are end of summer plumbing tips for your residence or business plumbing systems. Continue reading
5 Reasons Why High Efficiency Boilers are the Future
A building may have a boiler or a furnace. A furnace heats air and then a blower forces the air into the duct system throughout the building. A boiler heats water, and then the heat is transmitted to radiators and heating outlets via piping. Both require electricity, making efficiency important when considering which to purchase. High efficiency boilers are not as common as high efficiency furnaces; however, they are becoming more popular. High efficiency boilers are the future, and here are a few reasons why. Continue reading
5 Common Causes of a Leaky Faucet
A leaky faucet is one of the most common plumbing maintenance calls. Waking up to a leaky faucet can really put a damper on your day. There are many possible causes of leaking faucets. Failing to fix a leaky faucet could lead to more expensive problems in the future. Leaks in the home can reach up to 10,000 gallons per year, enough to fill a swimming pool. Here are 5 common reasons why your faucet might be leaking. Continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About Your Water Heater
Every apartment, condo, house, and business that produces hot water has a water heater unit. The water heater’s responsibility is to create storable and deliverable hot water. The thermodynamic process uses an energy source, such as electricity, gas, or solar in order to heat water. This hot water can then be accessed in the plumbing system via sinks, washing machines, dishwashers, showers, and bathtubs. Continue reading
How to Become a Plumber
Have you ever wanted to become a plumber? There are many ways to go about becoming a plumber. One method would be obtaining a formal education at the high school and/or undergraduate level. Another path would be to become an apprentice at a plumbing company in order to learn the trade from the professionals. Once your foot is in the door, many hours of training are required. Finally, obtaining a license is the final step to becoming a certified plumber. Continue reading
5 Things Plumbers Wish Everybody Knew
Have you ever called a plumbing company, only to have them provide you with instructions on how to fix the problem yourself? Or, have you ever had plumbers show up to your business or residence, only to leave within a few minutes? Some things are easy to fix, while other tasks are not. Here are 5 things plumbers wish everybody knew about plumbing. Continue reading