How To Avoid Clogged Drains This Fall
With fall quickly approaching, followed by the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to make sure your drains are in tip-top shape going into the busy season ahead. Instead of ignoring your plumbing until something goes wrong, take a moment to review the following tips on how to avoid clogged drains throughout your home. Avoiding […]
What Will a Leak Actually Cost on My Monthly Water Bill?
You’ve no doubt heard it time and again: a plumbing leak can cause an unexpected increase in your water bill. But just how much will a leak impact your utility costs, and it is enough to warrant getting it fixed? Our Durham plumbers will tackle this important subject right here, offering you insight into the […]
Three Benefits of Professional Water Heater Repair
Hot water is a necessity for our daily comfort and convenience. We rely on hot water for a variety of household activities like showering, cooking, and cleaning. When you neglect professional maintenance and upkeep for your water heater it begins to perform inefficiently. This ends up causing the system to overwork, which can cause quite […]
Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?
With so many different types of wipes available in stores and online, it can be tough to know which ones are safe to flush. Some are marketed as “flushable,” “biodegradable,” or “septic safe.” Others are specifically labeled as non-flushable. So, which can you flush? As experienced plumbers, our advice is this: don’t flush anything other […]
Why Is My AC Frozen Over?
It’s a funny thought: having a frozen air conditioner in the summer. Unfortunately, this is a relatively common problem. Your AC unit may freeze over even on the hottest day, making your home uncomfortably hot and putting you at risk of facing expensive repairs. In this blog, we’re going to discuss what causes AC units […]
All About Pipe Corrosion
Corrosion is a natural process. It happens when a refined metal gradually breaks down from environmental influences, such as chemical and/or electrochemical reactions. It can affect metal piping materials in residential and commercial plumbing systems. Even copper pipes, which are designed to last 50 or more years, may eventually corrode. Pipe corrosion can affect the […]
Drain Snaking vs. Hydro Jetting: Which Is Better for Your Clog?
Your home’s drains and sewer lines usually work fine. Maybe you even keep up with sewer inspections and maintenance, but every so often you might encounter a clog. When this happens, your first thought might be to use a drain cleaner. That might work—if you follow the instructions carefully and be sure to rinse thoroughly […]
The Most Efficient Ways to Use Your Air Conditioner
We’re still experiencing relatively mild temperatures here in the Durham area, but the weather will continue to warm up as we make our way through spring and into summer. Now is a good time to review some of the ways you can use our air conditioning systems more efficiently—not only to save money on your […]
Why A/C System Checks Are Worth A System Check
Some homeowners want to avoid having to call a technician to check on their A/C system. But it can have major benefits! Your air conditioner is a big part of your home, so it is important to keep up with your system’s maintenance. Just like having your vehicle serviced or going to the doctor’s office […]
5 Signs Your A/C Needs Some TLC!
Our A/C systems can tell us everything we need to know about our home, we just have to be on the lookout. If unusual things are happening in your home that could be linked with your A/C system, don’t be shy to take a look. Here are some of the signs that can indicate your […]