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Inflation, inflation, inflation! How do you cut your costs when repiping your home when money is so dear?
Unfortunately, homes can’t wait when they need certain types of repairs, and repiping is one of those needs. Old, broken, corroded, and leaking pipes need help, and there is a wonderful new type of pipe that will save the day. That solution is PEX piping. Made of...
Is it dangerous when your gas water heater’s pilot goes out?
The answer is, it’s usually not dangerous because modern gas water heaters have valves that turn off the gas if the pilot light goes out. That means you aren’t likely to be gassed or have an explosion. Back in the 1930s, gas water heaters tended to explode because of...
Does your small business need a gas line for a permanent standby generator?
Do you run a small business, and don’t want to worry about power outages during the hot days of summer? When the grid goes down, or there’s a hurricane, your business can’t afford to be without power for hours, or even days at a time. A generator can keep you up and...
When, and why should you replace your water heater?
The last thing you want is to lose hot water, hot showers, or warm water for washing dishes, laundry, or cooking. But that’s exactly what happens when your water heater fails. Water heaters don’t last forever. Eventually, it will fail. So, should you replace your...
How do soap, shampoo, and detergent work with water softeners?
Did you know that most companies that manufacture soaps, shampoos, and detergents assume they will be used with hard water? Many of them add water softeners directly to their products with this in mind. So, if you have hard water and use water softeners to help...
Common water heater issues or sounds, and how to repair them
Have you noticed your water heater leaking? Or, maybe the rumbling or banging sounds have become more common. These could be signs of important issues that need to be addressed. Here is what you need to know. Rumbling or banging noises can be a common occurrence with...