Common Water Heater Issues and What Might Be Wrong

Common Water Heater Issues and What Might Be Wrong Your water heater is one of the most important appliances in your home—and the one you take the most for granted. Unless you’re out of town, you can trust that you’ll use your water heater every day to shower, cook, clean, wash dishes, and do laundry.…

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What You Should Know About Gas Lines

Gas Lines Installation & Emergency Shut Off

Gas lines are an important part of many homes, providing fuel for appliances like stoves, furnaces, and water heaters. While natural gas is a safe and convenient source of energy, it’s essential to understand how gas lines work and how to maintain them to ensure the safety of your home and family. In this blog,…

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How Do Water Softeners Work?

How Do Water Softeners Work? If you have hard water, then using a water softener will protect your pipes, clothing, dishes, hair, and skin from damage. Hard water not only causes physical damage to your home and body, but it can cause bad odors and stains. Fortunately, you can treat hard water by using water…

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Clogged Drains and Maintenance

Technician performing sewer video camera assessment

Clogged drains are a common household problem that can be frustrating to deal with. Whether it’s a slow drain or a complete blockage, a clogged drain can cause water to back up into sinks, tubs, and toilets, making it difficult to use these fixtures. Fortunately, there are several effective methods for unclogging drains that can…

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When Should You Call a Plumber?

Mike Counsil Plumbing team member inspecting a water drain on the ground

Calling a plumber to your home as soon as you realize that you have a problem can end up sparing you expensive damage in the long run. While there are some basic issues, such as minor toilet clogs, that you may be able to fix yourself, it’s important to be able to tell when a…

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How to Shut Off Your Toilet’s Water Supply

Discovering the toilet overflowing in your bathroom is enough to make anyone panic. You need to act fast to prevent widespread property damage, so let’s get right to it—here’s how to shut off your toilet’s water supply. Stop Flushing! When your toilet clogs, you might think repeated flushing will encourage the problem to resolve itself.…

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Do Water Heaters Need Maintenance?

Your water heater is one of the hardest working appliances in your home, but it can’t do all that work on its own! Water heater repair and maintenance services are crucial for keeping this appliance in the best shape possible so you can get the hot water you want, when you want it. There are…

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Why You Should Never Pour Grease Down the Drain

Hydrojet

If there’s one thing every homeowner ought to know, it’s that grease and drains don’t mix. Even pouring a small amount of grease down a drain can result in a plumbing crisis. Grease and other oils contain fats that will harden and block your plumbing pipes. Eventually, you’ll have a backed-up drain on your hands,…

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Would You Recognize the Signs of a Sewer Line Problem?

Would You Recognize the Signs of a Sewer Line Problem? It’s easy to tell when a sink is backing up or when a toilet is overflowing, but what about your sewer line? This component of your home’s plumbing system is located underground, so it can be hard to know when it is damaged. Understanding some…

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Plumbing Technology and Innovations

Plumbing technology and innovations have come a long way in recent years, revolutionizing the way we think about and interact with our plumbing systems. From high-tech water-saving devices to smart home integration, plumbing technology is making our lives easier, more efficient, and more sustainable than ever before. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the…

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