Warning Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replacement
When was the last time your morning shower did not go cold in a hurry? Or have you put down to odd sounds emanating from your water heater? A bit of rust in the water when the hot tap is on? You should be asking yourself these things. Your water heater will seldom fail without […]
Fall Plumbing Tips for the Willamette Valley
The mornings in the valley have been turning cold, you will have noticed. You may be asking yourself how to put your home’s plumbing in order before the wet season is upon us, or what minor troubles are likely to become major when the temperature falls. There is no better time of year than fall […]
Resolve These Drain Issues Before They Get Worse
No matter how new or old your home is, the more you use your plumbing, the greater the risk of drainage problems. This happens because hair, grease, soap scum, and other substances can accumulate on the inside of the pipes, sometimes building up to the point that they cause partial or complete blockages. When you […]
The Science of the Sewer
Sewage is something you don’t think about unless you happen to be in an experienced team of plumbers like us. A lot goes into keeping sewage out of your home and community. It’s surprisingly easy to understand once you get the hang of it. The Gravity of the Situation The first stage of the journey […]
How Old vs. New Water Heaters Impact the Environment
If you’ve just replaced your 30-year-old water heater with a brand-new model, the differences in how they work should become apparent pretty quickly. New water heaters are breathtakingly efficient, especially if they’re the heat pump type. This means that you not only get hot water on demand, but you also save on your energy bills. […]
Learn About Advancements in Drain-Cleaning Technology
Many homeowners do not know all the tools and tricks that plumbers have up their sleeves to clean drains. Manual drain snakes are only one piece of the puzzle. Modern plumbing has advanced significantly because plumbers now have cameras to see inside pipes, hydro jetting machines to blast away clogs, and mechanical snakes that do […]
Sewer Line Do’s and Don’ts
Many people think they can wash anything down their sinks or flush anything down their toilets. After all, anything that goes down the drain goes into the sewer line where it’s out of sight and out of mind, right?. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. In fact, what you flush down your toilet or wash […]
How to Make Your Water Heater Blend Into Your Home
If your water heater is in a common space in your home, maybe a finished basement or an open laundry area, you may think of it as an eyesore. While your home has to have hot water, you don’t have to choose between functionality and appearance. It’s possible to hide your water heater and keep […]
How to Prevent the Top 10 Drainage Issues in Homes
Many households deal with clogged or leaking drains at some point. The top 10 causes of those drainage-related problems are: Avoiding Bathroom-Related Clogs Hair binds with soap scum to form dense mats, which you can prevent by installing and regularly cleaning drain strainers. Consider bidet add-ons for your toilets to reduce how much toilet paper […]
High-Efficiency Water Heaters: The Pros and Cons
When purchasing a new water heater, you can choose between a standard, mid-efficiency appliance or a high-efficiency one. High-efficiency water heaters include condensing fuel-fired water heaters, electric and fuel-burning tankless water heaters, and electric heat pump water heaters. Let’s explore the pros and cons of choosing one of these advanced options over a traditional gas […]