Keeping Septic System Running Not every house needs septic tank cleaning and pumping. Where houses in the city h ave city wat er and city sewage, houses in rural areas don’t. They are typically on well water, either their own well or a co-op well system, and they have individual septic tanks where their waste […]
How long does a well water pump last? When you draw your water supply from a well, you get fresh, clean water for your family. Of course, to get the water from underground into your home requires a well water pump. If you are new to using well water, you may wonder how long you […]
Is a leaking pipe an emergency? When you have any kind of plumbing problem, whether it’s a leak or a clog, especially after regular business hours, you may want to call out a plumber for emergency plumbing repair. The primary reason to call out a plumber for an emergency pipe leak repair is if the […]
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality Your home or business has many rooms where your HVAC system will process air in and out of. With windows and doors to the outside only open periodically air can become stagnant and dull when proper ventilation and circulation aren’t occurring. Without proper ventilation, indoor air quality is actually more […]
How Do You Troubleshoot an Electric Water Heater? If your electric water heater is malfunctioning, it’s a problem. The first thing homeowners are advised to do is turn off the power. Safety comes first. You can do this by turning off the fuse or circuit breaker connected to the heater unit. The next thing to […]
AC Units and Your Home With summer in full swing here in North Carolina, the last thing any homeowner wants is a faulty AC system. Regular maintenance can help prevent failures, but sometimes there are outside sources that can prevent your system from operating normally. When that happens, you need options for keeping your home […]
A Dangerous Threat Against Your Home Natural gas plays an essential role in the lives of American homeowners. It fuels our cooking appliances, powers our hot water heaters, and energizes our furnaces during the cold winter months. Many people forget about the toxic, lethal nature of this substance. When the gas lines spring a leak, […]
A water softener is often mistaken as a water purifier for most people. However, it is not. A water softener installation may not be the right choice for you depending on several factors. It’s important to know what type of water is being distributed in your municipality and what health risks are being imposed to […]
Pay Attention to the Signs Have you ever been in your bathroom and seen air bubbles rising through your toilet bowl? Have you noticed the water rising and falling randomly? If these things are occurring when you aren’t flushing the toilet, you likely have a clogged toilet. Also called an “improperly vented toilet,” this type of […]
When it is time to replace your water heater, tankless water heaters are an upgrade worth giving serious consideration. They have great benefits and are a fast-growing favorite these days. We’ve included some pros and cons to help you make this decision, as well as tidbits about picking the right plumber. Pros Unlimited hot water – Running out […]