Posted by admin on Jan 11, 2015 in
Troubleshooting,
Water Heaters During the holidays any flaws in your plumbing system become evident. Did your water heater keep up when you had guests? Did your tubs and showers and sinks drain quickly and efficiently? How did your garbage disposal perform? Was it able to digest the extra food your family and friends left on their plates? Did any of your leaking faucets become a problem? Now that the holidays are behind us, it may be time to repair or replace your faulty plumbing!
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2014 in
Troubleshooting,
Uncategorized Winter is in full force here in Central Oregon, and your plumbing is at risk. If your pipes freeze and break, the repairs can be very costly. There are some things that you can do, though, to help protect your home before any damage happens. First, make sure that your home’s exterior foundation vent covers are on. This will hold in the heat and help protect the pipes under your home. Second, remove all hoses from your hose bibs. This will help keep your hose bibs from freezing and breaking. Finally, and most importantly, never turn the heat off to your home. If the pipes in your walls freeze in addition to the pipes under your home, your home could flood when the pipes thaw out which will be expensive and messy. So take some precautions this winter and save your money in the process!
Posted by admin on Sep 13, 2014 in
Troubleshooting,
Water Heaters There are signs to look for besides no hot water that will tell you your water heater may be failing. Rust and water staining the outside of the heater, running out of hot water sooner than you used to, or the water overheating are some of the clues that something is going wrong. If you turn the regulator on a gas water heater all the way up and still get luke warm water, something is wrong. Stay alert to these issues so you aren’t stranded without hot water an hour before work or with a house full of company. Change the water heater on your time, not the water heater’s time!
Posted by admin on Aug 9, 2014 in
Troubleshooting,
Water Lines Do you know where your water main shut-off is located? While you are still outside working in your yard, it is a perfect time to find it and learn how to turn it off. Educate yourself before it starts to freeze. If your pipes break when your yard is covered in snow, you can lose valuable time trying to find it.
Posted by admin on Jun 22, 2014 in
Troubleshooting,
Uncategorized The warm weather is here, so it’s time to inspect your hose bibs. Did a hose bib freeze and break through the winter? Tired of dragging a hose around to the opposite side of your house? Need warm water to fill the kids’ pool? Just need to take care of that drip? As we start into summer, it is the perfect time to take care of those hose bibs.