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Winterizing Your Outside Faucets

October 3, 2024

Winterizing your outdoor faucets are important to ensure your water won’t freeze in pipes and break and create a nightmare of a mess to cleanup. It helps to understand the…

Backflow Preventer Testing Requirements

September 19, 2024

What is a backflow preventer and how do I know if I need testing? Backflow occurs if there is a change in pressure at a cross-connection that allows non-potable water…

What Is Good Water Quality and Why It Matters for Your Home

August 29, 2024

In order to know what good water quality is, we first need to understand what the quality of water is. Having good water is crucial to human health, ecosystems and…

How to Tell if You Need a Faucet Replacement

August 15, 2024

A leaky faucet can be frustrating, and if you don’t fix it, it can lead to wasted water and dollars down the drain. If your faucet is not working correctly,…

When to Replace Your Water Heater

July 25, 2024

The typically lifespan of a water heater is six to 12 years for a tank water heater. A tankless water heater can last more than 20 years. Be sure to…

Garbage Disposal Maintenance Tips To Avoid Repairs

July 15, 2024

Is it worth it to hire a plumber to repair a garbage disposal? The truth is, you never really know until you have a professional look at it. But this…

When to Replace Polybutylene Pipes and Why It Matters

June 28, 2024

In the 1970’s to the 1990’s homes were built with polybutylene pipes. These types of pipes were inexpensive and easy to install. However, plumbing professionals have found that these types…

Understanding How a Water Softener Works

June 17, 2024

If your home has hard water, you may be doing a disservice to your laundry, showers and drinking water if you aren’t using a water softener. Hard water is an…

5 Signs You Need Toilet Repair in Kansas City

May 23, 2024

The average person uses the toilet six times a day, that’s 2,190 times a year! As you can imagine, toilets are an everyday essential in a person’s life. So, doing…

How Heavy Rain Impacts Your Plumbing System

May 9, 2024

It’s not uncommon for plumbing issues to arrive after a heavy rain. This is an indicator that you are having external plumbing problems. Whether it’s directly under your home or…