Plumbing maintenance for winter in Arizona is relatively low key. The chances of frozen pipes or other plumbing issues due to harsh winters are low in Arizona. That said, there are a few things you should consider keeping an eye on during the chilly cold season months. Why is Plumbing Maintenance for Winter Important? We’re…
If you need a water heater installation, it may be tempting to cut costs by doing it yourself. You may feel that you are competent when it comes to home improvement projects, and you probably are. But, sometimes certain jobs, like this one, can end up presenting problems that you haven’t encountered before. These problems…
Like any task, the devil is in the details, and the same applies to a dishwasher installation. Even experienced do it yourselfers will tell you that it’s not an easy process. If you’re considering installing your dishwasher yourself, the following information will help. Dishwasher Installation Steps Step 1 Cut the power to the circuit, shut…
Would you know where to find the water shutoff valves in your home if you were suddenly faced with an emergency? A lot of people don’t have any idea. The last thing you want to do it wait until you’re facing a plumbing catastrophe to figure it out. There might come a time when you’ll…
It’s not unusual for plumbing to make noises. However, some sounds signal more to be concerned about than others and can be signs of problems that can become devastating if they aren’t addressed immediately. Following are few of the most common plumbing noises and signals that you should be aware of. Grumbling Noises Coming from…
We count on our toilets to work every day, and you probably don’t give them much thought until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, the parts inside the toilet tank will eventually fail and need your attention. However, there are warning signs that allow you to catch some toilet problems early before they become expensive toilet repairs. Following are three signs to watch for. Constantly Running Toilet A toilet that is constantly running usually has a worn out or damaged flapper,…
Just stop by your local home improvement store over the weekend and you’ll see just how popular standard plumbing DIY projects have become. More and more people are looking for ways to cut home improvement plumbing costs. While there are a lot of jobs that are better left to qualified plumbers, there are standard plumbing…
It’s important to have a routine seasonal plumbing maintenance schedule in place to ensure that your home’s plumbing system works efficiently year round. You’ll save time and money by avoiding the chances of a minor problem turning into a major expensive one. Summer Plumbing Maintenance When it comes to plumbing problems in Arizona during the summer months, you would think there…
Oh, those dreaded toilet drain problems. You know what I’m talking about. You flush the toilet and watch the water start to rise up to the rim, or worse, over the rim and onto the floor. What a mess! If you are up to the task of dealing with this fairly common plumbing problem yourself,…
The garbage disposal is probably one of the most abused home appliances, which is why garbage disposal plumbing related problems are so common. Most people don’t realize that disposals are designed to handle a light amount of food residue. By light, we mean the food that has been rinsed off of cooking utensils and plates…