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Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable? What really happens when “flushable” wipes go down the toilet? Do they break down as the packaging label suggests? This is an example of clever marketing language at its best. Yes, they “eventually” break down but they take a considerable amount longer to break down than toilet paper, resulting in […]

Is It Safe To Drink Tap Water? Our senses are good indicators of contaminated water. If your tap water looks cloudy; smells or tastes peculiar; has a yellow, orange, or brown tint, beware of hazardous carcinogenic chemicals. Even if you can’t smell, taste, or see something awry, some contaminants are invisible to the naked eye,

The holidays are potentially the busiest time of year in most kitchens. It should be no shock that it will also be the busiest time of year for plumbers. As an emergency plumbing business, garbage disposal and sink clogs are as much a part of a holiday tradition as delicious foods. The holiday season can

Did You Flush Something You Shouldn’t Have? Excess tissues, cotton balls, cotton swabs, dental floss, feminine products, diapers, or your home plumbing system’s greatest nightmare… “baby wipes”. Stick to human waste and toilet paper and you shouldn’t have too much to worry about. Clogged Traps A u-shaped pipe, referred to as a trap, keeps sewer

Stubborn rust stains aren’t necessarily the result of rust problems in your home’s plumbing or even in the water authority’s pipelines. Water with a high iron content can stain your porcelain sink over time. If you live in an area with lots of underground iron deposits, that iron is probably leaching into the groundwater and

There might not be anything more annoying than a shower with low water pressure. Thankfully, there are a few ways to fix and prevent this problem in your home. Pressure Balancing Valve Limitations If you get a loss of water pressure when another nearby fixture is used such as a flushing toilet, your shower is

When the internal temperature of your water heater rises to unsafe levels, the emergency cut-off switch is thrown. Resetting your water is simple enough; just press the red reset button on the ECO which is typically attached to the water heater’s thermostat. If your home’s water is constantly resetting, it’s likely time to call a

First, we should state probably the one you prefer. Both have their strengths and weaknesses so let’s examine what each has going for them. Convenience Nobody can deny showers are quick and convenient other than waiting for the water to warm up. While a bath tends to be on the leisurely side of things, drawing

That’s a great question and a great one to ask since your water heater is likely your highest energy-consuming appliance in your home. Before you adjust that dial to start saving on your energy cost, consider this… If you set your water heater’s temperature too low, you could, in fact, be creating a very unhealthy

Have you ever heard a loud thump sound when you turn off a water faucet or when the water stops flowing into your dishwasher or washing machine? In the plumbing industry, we call that “water hammering”. Ok, so what’s causing all that racket? Well, when the water is shut off suddenly, it creates a hydraulic