Straightforward dos, don'ts, and maintenance habits from our crew — written for homeowners, not other plumbers.
A surprising number of plumbing calls we get could've been avoided with a few simple habits. Here's our running list of the things worth doing — and the things worth never doing — if you want your plumbing to last.
Read article → Water HeatersMost water heaters don't fail without warning — they give you a few signs first. Catching them early means you get to choose the timing and the replacement, instead of dealing with a flooded closet on a Sunday morning.
Read article → DrainsA lot of stubborn clogs start with something that seemed harmless going down the drain. Here's what to avoid, and what to do with it instead.
Read article → KitchenA garbage disposal feels like it can handle anything — until it can't. A few habits make the difference between a disposal that lasts over a decade and one you're replacing every few years.
Read article → Sewer LinesSewer line problems are easy to ignore because they're invisible — until they're not. A periodic camera inspection is one of the most useful things you can do for an older home's plumbing.
Read article → MaintenanceNone of this requires tools or expertise — just a few minutes once a month to catch the kind of small issues that turn into expensive ones if they're left alone.
Read article → TroubleshootingLow water pressure has a handful of common causes, ranging from a five-minute fix to a sign of a bigger issue underneath your home. Here's how to tell the difference.
Read article → Emergency PrepWhen a pipe bursts or a supply line fails, the single most useful thing you can do is shut off the water fast. Knowing where the valve is and how it works, before you ever need it, makes all the difference.
Read article → Water QualityIf you've noticed white, chalky buildup around your faucets or a water heater that needs flushing more often than it should, hard water minerals are usually the reason. Here's what's actually happening, and what helps.
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