Knowing which way to turn a shut-off valve to stop a sudden plumbing leak is imperative. Hesitation will only make a leak worse and cause more water damage throughout your home if you can’t close the water off quickly! Do you know which way a shut-off valve turns to open and close? If you don’t […]
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Four weeks ago a customer who is a landlord called me to unclog a bathroom sink at one of his apartments. When I got to the unit, I discovered that the drain wasn’t clogged. The tenant didn’t realize that the stopper was up closed. It was so silly that I decided to write this week’s
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Do you own or manage a restaurant? Do you periodically skim off the grease trap? If you don’t you’re going to have severe drain clogs and sewage backups. Here’s how to properly skim off a grease trap and prevent down time. What’s a grease trap? It’s an interceptor (or grease recovery device) usually connected to the outlet
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The holidays are just around the corner, and they’ll be here before you know it. Don’t get clogged up this holiday season. Here’s some advice on how to prevent your kitchen sink from clogging on the days you’re going to need it the most. Does your sink drain? A week before the holidays do this simple
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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
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If you haven’t noticed, the weather has been progressively changing in Western Pennsylvania. The month of August seems to be extending into the month of September, while October and November are warmer than they usually would be. December appears to be the month when winter finally sets in. With this weather change occurring every year,
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Do you notice water at the base of your water heater occasionally? Did you discover that the leak is coming from the relief valve at the top of the water heater? If you have this problem, it could get a lot worse if you let it go! Thermal expansion tank Is a small tank used for hydronic hot
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The story you’re about to hear is true the names have been changed to protect the embarrassed! There was this guy we’ll call “Bill.” Bill had the bad habit of stretching out the hose while it was still attached before putting it away. Now you might be thinking “Wait, I do that…” But that’s not
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What if your toilet cost you $10,000 (or more)? I don’t mean a golden throne. I mean an absolute nightmare just waiting to happen in your bathroom that ruins a good portion of your house. And this happens with clean water! Picture this You’re walking downstairs to get the mail. You go out the door
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It’s Spring again it’s that time of the year to water the lawn, garden, and wash the car. Ask yourself, did I winterize the hose bibbs last fall? Don’t just turn the water on and walk away from the shut-off valve, thinking everything is okay. You want to make sure of a few things first
Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
