Posts by JoBeth Nastav
Fun Facts about Plumbing
Did you know that people use the bathroom six to seven times per day? We brush our teeth, we wash our hands, we bathe and use the toilet. So, it’s easy to see why we may take plumbing for granted. It’s as easy as bringing water into your home and sending waste water our of…
Read MoreWinterizing Your Outside Faucets
Winterizing your outdoor faucets are important to ensure your water won’t freeze in pipes and break and create a nightmare of a mess to cleanup. It helps to understand the main problems that you may face as a homeowner if you don’t winterize your outdoor faucets. Pipes can burst because when water freezes, it expands…
Read MoreHow Often Must a Backflow Preventer Be Tested?
What is a backflow preventer and how do I know if I need testing? Backflow occurs if there is a change in pressure at a cross-connection that allows non-potable water to mix with potable water. A backflow prevention assembly ensures water flows in the correct direction. Knowing the importance of the backflow leads to the…
Read MoreWhat is Good Water Quality?
In order to know what good water quality is, we first need to understand what the quality of water is. Having good water is crucial to human health, ecosystems and even the overall well-being of communities. Water quality is referring to the condition and characteristics of water that determine its suitability for uses and the…
Read MoreHow to Tell if You Need a Faucet Replacement
A leaky faucet can be frustrating, and if you don’t fix it, it can lead to wasted water and dollars down the drain. If your faucet is not working correctly, it helps to know whether you need to repair or how a full faucet replacement. If your faucet is dripping or squeaking, it usually just…
Read MoreHow Often Does a Water Heater Need to be Replaced?
The typically lifespan of a water heater is six to 12 years for a tank water heater. A tankless water heater can last more than 20 years. Be sure to read through the water heater’s warranty for the most accurate timeline. To help your water heater last as long as possible, be sure to have…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Repairs With Your Garbage Disposal
Is it worth it to hire a plumber to repair a garbage disposal? The truth is, you never really know until you have a professional look at it. But this is a question that many plumbers get asked, “is it worth it to repair it?” As long as there is no structural damage to the…
Read MoreReplacing Your Polybutylene Pipes
In the 1970’s to the 1990’s homes were built with polybutylene pipes. These types of pipes were inexpensive and easy to install. However, plumbing professionals have found that these types of pipes are prone to oxidation and exposure to chlorine in the water can cause the pipes to swell and crack; leading to flood damage…
Read MoreHow A Water Softener Works?
If your home has hard water, you may be doing a disservice to your laundry, showers and drinking water if you aren’t using a water softener. Hard water is an excess of minerals like calcium and magnesium in your water. If left, hard water can have a negative impact on the plumbing of your home.…
Read MoreFive Reasons You May Need Toilet Repairs
The average person uses the toilet six times a day, that’s 2,190 times a year! As you can imagine, toilets are an everyday essential in a person’s life. So, doing without a toilet to use can be a huge problem to have. Knowing a good toilet repairs service is essential to keep your day and…
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