Risks Of High Water Pressure In Your Home
Here are the risks of having high water pressure in your home. Does the water come out of your faucets very fast when you open them? I bet that your toilet makes a “bang” sound when the tank stops filling up. Well, if you have these issues, find out what can resolve these problems inexpensively. […]
Radiators Using A Steam Vent
Do you have cold or partially heated radiators when there is a call for heat? If you’re having trouble with cold radiators, find out what can simply and inexpensively correct this problem. First you have to know what type of heating system you have. Do you have steam heat with radiators that have one pipe feeding each radiator? If […]
Third Floor Radiators That Don’t Heat Up
I sometimes encounter customers that have hot water heating systems with radiators on the third floor that heat up poorly. Do you have a home that has a third-floor level with radiators that stay cold or partially heat up? This is a common problem in homes or apartment buildings with more than two stories. Find […]
Copper Pipe Installed On Steam Boilers Is Crazy
Copper Pipe Installed On Steam Boilers Is Crazy! Do you have steam heat? Has your steam boiler been recently replaced or repaired, was copper piping installed? There is an ongoing battle over what kind of pipe to install, some heating contractors use steel pipe, and others install the copper pipe. Industry standards specify the use […]
Backflow Prevention Testing & Installation
Are you a business owner or a residential homeowner in Allegheny County who has a backflow preventer installed? You probably receive a notice from your local water authority requiring you to have the backflow preventer tested don’t panic here is what you do. You must have a certified tester perform the test, it just […]
How Pipes Can Freeze
Very cold temperatures will cause pipes to freeze and burst when they thaw out. You can avoid the headache of dealing with frozen plumbing if you take some very simple precautions. Dealing with frozen pipes can be a very big inconvenience. Frozen water pipes can cause a temporary loss of these plumbing fixtures: Toilet, kitchen Kitchen sink Lavatory Laundry […]
Corroded Shut – Off Valves
Do you have shut – off valves in your basement that have white and green corrosion on them, or do they look like they leaked at some point in time? If you have shut – off valves that appear to be leaking or corroded, it can turn a simple plumbing repair into a major hassle. Having operational shut […]
