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Household Plungers & What They’re Used For
If you’ve tried to unclog a sink or toilet with a plunger and have been unsuccessful, the reason could be that you’re simply using the

How to Fix A Slow Bathtub Drain
Slow bathtub drains are often caused by an accumulation of hair, soap scum, and little bits of debris that get caught up in the first

Catch that Leak! Easy 7-Point Home Leak Inspection
You can easily identify sneaky or not-so-sneaky leaks that could be costing you thousands of dollars–and wasting thousands of gallons of water in your home.Do

How to Locate & Shut Off Your Water Main
Knowing how to shut the water off is something that everyone in the house should know how to do — even the kids. You never

4 Ways To Make Your Water Heater Be More Efficient
There are several easy and inexpensive things you can do to increase a water heater’s operating efficiency and longevity. Most of these things only have

Why a Water Softener is Needed with a Tankless Water Heater
Some things are just better together: hats and mittens, hot cocoa and marshmallows, crackling fires and cold winter nights. They just make each other better!

How to Easily Stop Almost Any Toilet Leak by Checking These Two Things
Do you know which appliance in your home uses the most water? By far, the answer is your toilet. A standard toilet will use anywhere

How to Flush Your Water Heater
WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE As water runs through your water heater, it leaves behind minerals that can build up in the tank, reducing your water heater’s

How to Check Your Anode Rod
We’ve all heard the horror stories about water heaters becoming pressurized rockets that explode through the roof of the house or about families leaving on

How to Check Your T&P Valve
WATER HEATER ANNUAL MAINTENANCEThe T&P valve is designed to open and release pressure inside the tank if the temperature or pressure inside gets too high.

Water Heater 101
Water heaters are hard-working members of your home’s plumbing system that you probably never think about – until it fails and either there’s no hot

If You’re in the Market for a New Water Heater, Read This!
In April of 2015, legislation passed that required water heater manufacturers to comply with new efficiency regulations, effective July 1, 2018. These regulations were meant