Plumbing knowledge is power for any homeowner. Not long ago, we spoke to a homeowner whose air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. They called the company that was referred to us by a friend. He came out, hooked up a bunch of gadgets to our air conditioner, and said, “You need a new air conditioner.” …
According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the average lifespan of your garbage disposal is 12 years. Now that’s the best deal in town since a disposal costs anywhere from $100 to $300 on average without installation. On the other hand, a water heater can cost significantly more, and it lasts about the …
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Here’s what to expect from your plumber. The fact is, many homeowners rarely need plumbing services. If we stop to think, most of us can count the times on one hand that we had to call our local plumbing company. For some homeowners, it seems they plan for problems before they even start, so when …
Need easy financing for your unexpected plumbing emergency? It might surprise you to learn that it’s less costly than you would expect. When it comes to plumbing issues, we’re usually caught off guard. We come home from work, and the laundry room is an inch deep in water, or we jump in the shower, and …
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What’s the scoop on electric tankless water heaters? While most manufacturers of natural gas tankless heaters qualify for the energy star label, tankless electric heaters are not eligible even though 54% of residential water heaters are natural gas, and 38% are electric. In the past, we always referred to our water heaters as just that, …
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Bad plumber? Good plumber? How can we tell the difference? The fact is, bad news travel much faster than good news. In most cases, people will share a bad experience before sharing a good one. If we’re honest with ourselves, we probably think all plumbers are the same, and we usually end up hiring someone …
When do I repipe my home? Everyone has heard the saying, “Don’t throw good money after bad.” That saying holds true for many things, and repiping your home is one of them. One thing we certainly don’t want to do is continually put money into our home’s plumbing system when we know the inevitable is …
Most homeowners have experienced general water leaks whether they are coming from a broken pipe or a leaking toilet. Obviously, we would prefer the leaky toilet over a pipe leak. A leaky toilet or faucet can usually be repaired by your home’s do-it-yourselfer ( DIY). On the other hand, a leaking or burst pipe can …
Are you ready to upgrade your bathroom on a tight budget? The fact is most of us can’t call a contractor and have them remodel our bathroom. That’s just not in the budget. Running your finances on a well-planned budget is the only way to go for any homeowner. Unfortunately, for so many of us, …
