Water Heater Repair: 4 Causes Of Discolored Hot Water

You most likely don't expect dirty water to flow out of your faucet. However, if your water heater is damaged, it can cause water discoloration. For this reason, it is important to learn the various causes of water discoloration so that you can call the water heater repair services on time. This article discusses the top causes of water discoloration and how to deal with the problem. 1. Wearing Out of the Anode Rod Read More 

The Installation Of An Upright Water Heater And Expansion Tank

Some modern homes may contain a closed plumbing system that routes water in one direction. This type of plumbing may need to be attached to an expansion tank. An expansion tank is an add-on plumbing feature that will prevent damage to plumbing components. A Closed Plumbing System A residence that contains a closed plumbing system will allow water to flow inward but prevent water from flowing in the reverse direction. A hot water heater consists of a storage tank that is designed to hold a specific quantity of water. Read More 

Water Softening Assumptions To Avoid Making

There are many upgrades that you can make to the plumbing system of your house that will be able to provide quality of life and performance improvements for the house. Yet, homeowners often fail to consider investing in making upgrades to their plumbing systems. In particular, installing water softening systems can be a practical upgrade that may be undervalued. Assumption: A Water Softener Will Make The Water Too Salty To Drink Read More 

Benefits Of Smart-Enabled Hot Water Tank Systems

An increasingly popular option for many appliance upgrades is to opt for a smart-enabled option. You may already know this option is available for ovens, refrigerators, and HVAC systems. You may not be aware the smart-enabled option is available for hot water tank systems as well. At first, you may not see a benefit in this type of appliance. However, there are some significant benefits you should know before having a hot water tank installation done by a local plumber. Read More 

Roots And Pipes: Not A Good Combination

Few people stop to think about how what's growing in their yard could affect something like their plumbing. If you are planning to plant something in your yard, you might want to consider how it could affect pipes below the surface that you likely had no idea were there. Read on for some help on dealing with a pipe that has been invaded by landscaping. An Important Pipe You may realize that your water, if you are connected to city water and sewer, comes into your home and then a pipe takes the sewage and wastewater away. Read More