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During the summer season, water consumption is high. We water our lawns and foundations, fill swimming pools and keep them clean, and we take cool showers to keep the heat at bay. But winter also sees a large use of water: we take long, hot showers to keep the cold away, and you might also have…

Ever hear your hot water heater make a popping or bubbling noise? That noise is caused by a buildup of sediment and could eventually cost you a pretty penny in the long run if not resolved quickly and correctly. Sediment buildup occurs when minerals such as calcium and magnesium carbonate in water settle and coat the bottom…

Your dishwasher can be a money sink. Not only can it use too much water for a given load size, it can heat water more than you need. If it seems like you’re doing a load of dishes every day and your water bill is suffering accordingly, here are some tips to cut down on…

Your home has many drains that could potentially clog: kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, and bathtubs. You may have unwisely dumped grease, failed to use a drain catch, or maybe even had a child put soap down the drain again. Try these easy procedures to unclog drains in your home with some items you may have…

Septic tanks are private, at-home, on-site sewage facilities that treat wastewater and sewage. These in-ground, watertight utilities are made from concrete, fiberglass or other materials. Septic tanks help prevent groundwater contamination. These structures can cleanse 1,000 gallons of wastewater from a home before releasing it back into the environment. Wastewater enters the tank from sewer pipes…

When was the last time you read your water meter? If the answer is greater than one month, you are not alone. Many homeowners and renters never take the time to read their water meters. Maybe you live in a city where someone from the water company comes out and reads the meter for you. Even…

Homeowners find plumbing repairs to be costly and significantly damaging to their property when there is no routine maintenance. Protect your property from gradual damage and flooding with a routine maintenance program. At Brian Wear Plumbing, we offer a Customer Protection Program that hosts significant benefits of routine maintenance.  Immediate Service Have you discovered a plumbing…

Appliances that receive the good ENERGY STAR rating can save consumers an estimated 30% or more on energy costs. HVAC systems, washers, refrigerators, clothes dryers, and other appliances are rated on a 1-100 scale on their energy use. The rating refers to the energy output for every unit of energy needed to run the appliance. A rating…

There are few plumbing tools more useful than the simple, humble plunger. Even though a plunger consists of nothing more than rubber and wooden or plastic handle, it is capable of clearing up nearly all but the most stubborn clogs. The toilet plunger, in particular, excels at busting up nasty clogs inside your toilet. However,…

It’s frustrating if your sink drains extremely slowly. The drain may still be able to slowly carry waste water away, but take caution. Plumbing issues may eventually worsen when not taken care of. In the case of a bathroom sink or a shower, the situation can be made worse if anything else besides water has…