Posts by Brian Wear

One of the most common plumbing problems is running water when it shouldn’t be running. You might have a persistent drip coming from a shower head or your toilet may overflow. Even for emergencies like a snapped water line in your refrigerator or a flooding appliance, when you need to call in an expert to…

There are many ways to cut energy costs when doing laundry. You can switch to colder water cycles or save up dirty laundry for larger loads. Sometimes you can even save a shirt to wear a second time! These small changes can certainly save up. You can also save water and money by taking good…

For any appliance with a filter, most of the problems in functionality or user satisfaction tie back to how often the filter is replaced. This is just as true for your ice filter as it is for your water filter. This statement holds whether you have a refrigerator that automatically makes ice or you have…

Your kitchen sink’s garbage disposal can be a great tool, but it can also be a huge headache if things don’t go smoothly. If your disposal clogs frequently, seems to be wearing out faster than it should, or requires pushing the manual reset often, it might not be able to handle what you’re using it for.…

It’s a dreaded moment when you step into the shower one morning, groggy, desperate to wake up, and you turn on the faucets and there is no hot water. Right then and there, you realize that your day is going to start off very rough. If you have a gas fueled water heater tank, a tiny…

Are you sick of high water bills that you can’t seem to control or bring down? Consider installing a steam shower. While this type of shower may cost a little bit of money upfront to install in your home, it will ultimately help you save on monthly utility bills by conserving water. What Is a…

Technology has touched almost all industries and plumbing is no exception. If you are experiencing a persistent drain problem, it may be a good time to consider a video drain inspection before the problem becomes bigger. Today, we have video cameras that can examine your pipes and drains from the inside to inspect for any…

If you live in an area where the water supply is not ideal, one of the most common complaints is often hard (rusty) water or the home’s water pipes themselves have aged and have become corroded over time. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so the best way to combat rust…

Toilets are an important fixture in your home. Everyone uses it, and it needs to be dependable and in working order. Sometimes a problem needs a simple repair, while other times, a full replacement is necessary. Here are four signs that you may need a new toilet replacement: The tank is making a hissing sound In…

With many appliances, it seems like the only way to save energy and water is to buy an energy-efficient or low-flow model. But how you use your appliances (and even when you use them) can matter even more. If washing your dishes is using up a lot more water and electricity than it should be,…