A sump pump is a submersible device installed in a sump pit dug at the lowest point of your house, such as the basement or crawl space. This small but important addition to your home helps prevent your basement from flooding. Most of the time the pump is on standby, simply waiting until it’s needed. …
Causes of Limescale The limescale you can see in and on your household plumbing fixtures is a natural byproduct of clean water with an above-average concentration of minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron. This is commonly known as hard water. Hard water is safe to drink and wash with, but there are a number of …
The Saving Grace of a P-Trap As soon as you see an item slide into the drain, turn the water off immediately. This will decrease the chance of the item getting carried down to the drain stack, at which point it will drop into the sewer line, never to be seen again. However, if the …
Have you ever heard a loud “thunk” sound when you turn off a faucet or when the water stops flowing into your washing machine or dishwasher? That’s a phenomenon called “water hammer”- and it’s more than just a disturbing noise, it can also be the sounds of serious plumbing damage. What’s Causing The Sound? When …
Houses make sounds. It’s part of being a house. For the most part, it’s natural. Sometimes though, it isn’t. Sometimes, the things you hear inside your walls are the result of a problem with your home’s plumbing. When you hear those plumbing sounds, you’ll want to know what they are and what to do about …
According to the American Pet Product Association, approximately 68% of US households have a pet. Nearly one hundred million households must account for the potential problems that come with having pets. Pets tend to put a special strain on all kinds of household fixtures-especially plumbing. Keeping up with each one of these best practices, and …
Feeling squeaky clean on your bottom might not be good for your bottom line. The issue of whether wipes labeled as “flush-able” really live up to their name has the potential not only to clog p your toilet and sewer systems in the Mid-Atlantic but the U.S. court systems as well. Since their appearance on …
If you have black specks in your home’s water, something’s not right- and identifying the source of the problem is essential to fixing it and restoring your home’s supply of clean water. Here are the most common sources of black specks and how to get rid of them. Top 3 Sources of Black Specks in …
You never know what kinds of bacteria, chemicals, waste particles and other undesirables are coming out of your faucets. Reverse osmosis is one option that can give you the taste of clean, fresh water in your home. Save money by avoiding bottled water and enjoy the freshwater straight from your tap. Reverse osmosis consists of …
Experiencing hard water in homes is largely a regional problem, with the hardest-hit areas in the Upper Midwest. For those who live in a hard water zone, it can be one of the most annoying plumbing problems of them all. Hard water is tap water with an abnormally high mineral count. The reason this is …