DIY Tips for Keeping Your Plumbing Healthy
DIY Tips for Keeping Your Plumbing Healthy When your plumbing goes awry, it can cause major problems. Not only can plumbing problems damage your pipes and the structure of your home, but water damage can ruin furniture, electronics, and personal belongings, some of which are irreplaceable. How can you prevent plumbing issues in your home?…
Read MoreHow to Find Water Shut-Off Valves
Knowing where your water shut-off valves are located can save you a significant amount of damage if a leak occurs. Your earthquake shut-off valve will automatically kick into action when it senses an earthquake, but here is how you can find your shut-off valves at other times. Main water shut-off valves are in different places…
Read More6 Ways to Prevent a Water Heater Disaster
You enjoy hot water every day, yet you probably don’t give much thought to your water heater. Don’t wait for a catastrophic failure – protect your home from a costly water heater breakdown with these simple tips. Inspect the tank frequently. It only takes a few moments, but checking up on your water heater every…
Read MoreTop Benefits of Our Home Protection Plan Program
For homeowners, an unexpected plumbing problem can cause a great deal of stress. When problems pop up without warning, the repairs can be extremely expensive and disruptive. With a Home Protection Plan from Mike Counsil Plumbing, you get the benefit of regular maintenance services, which will help extend the life of your appliances, such as…
Read MoreCommon 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.…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Gas Lines
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,…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreClogged Drains and Maintenance
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…
Read MoreWhen Should You Call a Plumber?
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…
Read MoreHow 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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