An unexpected plumbing leak is sure to make any homeowner feel helpless. In addition to repairing the cause of the leak, you may also have flooring or structural damage to your home. Finding leaks early and identifying their cause is critical in keeping your home safe and structurally sound. Most household leaks are caused by:
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Pipe corrosion
While older homes are more susceptible to pipe corrosion, it can happen in any home, even if your home is new. Environmental factors such as highly acidic soil can play a role in pipe corrosion. You may notice a change in your water’s color if corrosion is the culprit. Continue reading “Most Common Causes of Plumbing Leaks”
How often do you think about the larger, hidden appliances in your home? Although your AC, furnace, and water heater operate without interference most of the time, they do have an expected lifetime and maintenance requirements. Depending on brand, type, size, etc., your water heater could last anywhere from 6 to 13 years. That makes it difficult to know if you should replace it. Here are some signs you need a new water heater installation.
Do you live in an area with hard water and other treatment quality issues? If you are experiencing buildup on your faucets, sinks, or shower head, “white” water coming from the faucet, or new skin irritations, you probably have water quality issues. Even though the EPA sets standards for potable water quality, these standards are often considered to be too low.
Did you know that your garbage disposal was never designed to eat everything you ever wanted to put down your sink? You might think that having a disposal means that you are able to rid yourself of all food waste. But if you treat your garbage disposal with that amount of carelessness, it won’t last long. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your disposal in good condition.
Everyone knows that you should check reviews and get recommendations whenever possible for new services, especially home service trades like plumbing. But before you decide to hire a plumber, you should have a real conversation with them and ask some basic questions to ensure they are a good fit.
If your water heater goes out, you are likely to want it replaced ASAP. After all, you use hot water for cleaning yourself and your home, cooking, and laundry, among other things, but you don’t need to run out and buy the first water heater you see in the hardware store. No, you need to make sure that you’re getting the right water heater for your home and needs.
Are you a residential property owner trying to increase your rental income? The best way to be able to raise the rent with the next lease is to make improvements to the home or apartment, including a whole home water filtration system. Here’s how you and your tenants will benefit.