What’s in Your Drain?

Drain clean outs are usually not called for until an urgent situation arises, like a clogged toilet, kitchen waste that refuses to go down or a washing machine drain line dumps all over the laundry room floor. By then, you need us and you need us FAST.

Did you know that understanding your drain capacity can help you foresee some of that trouble, before you get in a mess? Read More →

Am I Prone To More Damage With an Attic Water Heater?

Bradford White Tankless Water Heater in AtticIn a word, yes. The water heater in attic was the brain child of builders trying to figure out how to add more living space to the homes they were building. The newer the home, the higher the chance that you have a water heater installed in the attic.

As a homeowner, there are a few things you should know about your attic water heater in the summer.  Read More →

Get Hot Water Faster for Father’s Day

WaterSense Graphic.If hot water in your home has a long way to travel, chances are good you spend a lot of time running and running your hot water so it will come out of the tap. So many Americans are guilty of wasting water like that! Are you ready to make your life more convenient and eco-friendly at the same time? You probably need to talk to us about a recirculating pump. Let me tell you why Dad might be super-happy to lower his water bill this summer!

First of all, did you see the local water price increases for the Dallas Metroplex? That could get out of control real fast. Adding a recirculating pump, like a Grundfos, to your water heater line accelerates the flow of hot water through the lines when you turn the faucet. These can be added to multiple locations in your home, depending on how many water stations need to be addressed.  Read More →

Can Your Water Heater Be Repaired?

If your water heater is not very old and it’s not doing its job, it might need an easy repair instead of a costly replacement. Let’s think about common problems you may encounter:  Read More →

It’s a Jacuzzi, Not a Bubble Bath

Jacuzzi.It might be a nice fantasy to have an enormous bubble bath in your jacuzzi, but that’s a really bad idea. Residue ends up in the jets, and it doesn’t take long to start growing bacteria that smells just awful.

No, one kind of soap isn’t better than another. The best thing you can do to enjoy your jacuzzi is to keep it clean from anything that might cause bacterial growth. The worst thing isn’t an awful smell coming from the jets, the worst thing might be a skin infection that takes you to the doctor’s office.  Read More →