Plumbing

What’s the Ideal Water Heater Temperature? Your water heater is a crucial part of your home, providing hot water for showers, washing dishes, laundry, and more.  But what temperature should you set your water heater to for optimal performance, safety, and efficiency?  This blog will explore the ideal water heater temperature settings and the reasons…

Understanding Expansion Tanks Expansion tanks are small, auxiliary tanks attached to your water heater that help absorb excess water pressure caused by thermal expansion.  When water heats up, it expands. In a closed plumbing system, this expansion can lead to increased pressure, potentially damaging pipes, fittings, and the water heater itself.  Expansion tanks provide a…

Installing Your Own Faucet: Follow These Steps Changing a sink faucet is a rewarding DIY project that can enhance the functionality and appearance of your kitchen or bathroom.  While this task doesn’t require a licensed plumber, there are times when professional help might be necessary due to unforeseen difficulties.  This comprehensive guide will walk you…

Can You Install Your Own Water Heater? A Comprehensive Guide for Mobile County and Baldwin County, Alabama Installing a water heater is a task that many homeowners and handymen in Mobile County and Baldwin County, Alabama, and other parts of the country consider undertaking themselves.  With water heaters readily available at stores like Home Depot…

Not Everything Should Get Flushed or Poured Down Your Drains Just because it can go down the drain doesn’t mean it should.  Sinks, toilets, and other drains are not intended to be the ultimate disposal solution.  Putting products down your drains that don’t belong can clog your pipes, damage your grinder pump, and cause a…

Grinder Pump Maintenance: When and Why is It Needed? Like with most appliances, grinder pumps require regular maintenance to keep them functioning properly.  Regular grinder pump maintenance can extend the life of your unit as well as improve its efficiency and reduce the risk of sewage backing up into your home.  And considering how expensive…

7 Plumbing Myths Tackled Too often we hear a number of myths from our customers regarding their home’s plumbing.  From lemon peels into the garbage disposal to whether flushable wipes are truly that, our team of licensed plumbers address each one and either debunk or prove it. Myth Number One Ice Sharpens Your Garbage Disposal…

Picking the Right Plumber Ensures You Get the Job Done Right When it comes to selecting the right plumber for your next project, there are a number of things to look for to ensure you’ll receive quality work from your contractor.  Everything from credentials to experience matters, and it is important to know that not…

Common Problems and Easy Repairs for Garbage Disposals Garbage disposals are an essential component in many homes and businesses.  They’re a convenience and a necessity for many drain setups in the modern kitchen.  Through grinding food debris, garbage disposals help eliminate the need to fill your trash can with smelly food scraps.  But like any…