A tankless water heater heats water on demand instead of storing the hot water in a tank. Manufacturers recommend their units be flushed at least once a year to eliminate the buildup of calcium and other minerals within the unit. This process of flushing out a tankless water heater typically takes up to an hour. …
First things first, what is a drain system? A drain system consists of a line that runs through the building and connects to the sewer system. The drain also connects to each sink, toilet or washing machine in a home of business. The sink connects with a trap and a pipeline that leads to the …
Are you having more clogs than usual lately? Strange noises coming from plumbing fixtures? Today, we’re going to discuss the signs that your sewer line is clogged. 1. Multiple clogs in your plumbing fixtures: Now, I’m not talking about the occasional toilet or drain clog. This type of clogging is among multiple toilets or drains …
Both are home heating systems, but they are not the same thing. We’ll give you the facts of each so you can better decide which is best for your home. Furnaces A furnace uses air to heat your home. The thermostat detects the falling temperature and calls for heat. In gas furnaces, the pilot light …
If you are a new homeowner or someone looking to be more of a DIYer in 2020, certain plumbing tools can make your life easier. Here are the top nine tools we believe every homeowner should have in their toolbox. 1. A Plunger This is a given, but still very necessary. It’s important to keep …
Have you noticed a leak coming from your water heater? Well, we’re here to help you diagnose it. Water heater leaks can be caused by numerous things: If the water heater is leaking from the bottom, then this is a sign of broken drain valves. Luckily, repairing this issue is no trouble for our plumbers. …
The holidays are a time of cheer and celebration… Unless you’re the host. Keeping up with 7+ guests can be a challenge, not to mention while dealing with unexpected issues. Luckily, NDI is here to save your holidays! We’ve compiled a list of tips to keep your plumbing issues at bay until the end of …
Brrrrr! Are you feeling colder in your home? Are you feeling too hot in your home? It is beginning to be that time of the year again, but just maybe it could also be your furnace causing the discomfort. By design, a furnace heats air and uses a blower motor and air ducts to distribute …
In the previous article we discussed the different types of furnaces. This article expands on that, going deeper into the size furnace that is best for your home. The size of a furnace is based on how much heat it can produce in an hour, which is measured in BTUs (British thermal unit). The BTU …