Are you familiar with what a gas range connector is? It’s the flexible tube in the back of your stove that connects to the gas supply pipe. Today’s post came about because lately I’ve seen more than a few improper gas range hook ups. You’ll want to read it because this can save you from getting a red tag. What appliances use […]
Flexible Gas Connectors Can Get You a Red Tag Read More »
Water heater maintenance can help prevent the need to replace your water heater. What if you found out that just by opening a valve on your water heater and merely running cold water through it every two years could make it a lot cleaner and more efficient. Would you like to learn more? Water heaters
Water Heater Maintenance Read More »
Is your pipe poisoning the water main? Would you want to take a chance on getting lead poisoning? And would you want to be held accountable for adding lead to the public water supply? This concern has just made the headlines in the latest update of customer lead service concerns of the Pittsburgh Water And
Is your pipe poisoning the water main? Read More »
Why Replace Your Boiler In The Summer? Are your gas bills high during winter? I bet that you have been putting off those family vacations because your paycheck is going up the chimney? If you’re always pinching pennies, find out more about the savings you’ll get by replacing your old boiler this summer. You don’t
Why Replace Your Boiler In The Summer? Read More »
If you live in a home that was remodeled or built before June 19, 1986, there’s a good chance you have lead water pipes or copper pipes put together with lead solder joints. If that’s the case, you likely have lead in your drinking water. So if you’re absolutely certain that your home is lead-free
Lead Water Pipes In Pittsburgh Are You At Risk? Read More »
April showers not only bring May flowers they also can create wet basements. Do you have a basement that leaks water through its block walls right after heavy spring and summer rain storms? Does water leak through your basement walls at any time? Usually, a musty mildew odor resulting from the dampness occurs. Does your
April Showers Bring Wet Basements Read More »
Are you a landlord who rents out multi-family apartment units? I bet you get “high” water bills and probably wonder which tenant uses the most amount of water every month. If you’re thinking about how to charge each tenant for water and sewage, here’s how to do it. Landlords In Pittsburgh Bill Your Tenants For
Landlords In Pittsburgh Bill Your Tenants For Water And Sewage? Read More »
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.
Risks Of High Water Pressure In Your Home Read More »
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
Radiators Using A Steam Vent Read More »
Do you have a steam heating system in your home or a building working with steam traps? Chances are it is a two-pipe system. How do you know? Take at a look at your radiators, if it has a steam trap like in the above picture, then it is a two-pipe system. Do you have some heaters
Radiators Using Steam Traps Read More »
Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
