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Common Summer Plumbing Problems
What Causes Low Water Pressure
Signs That Your Home Has Plumbing Leaks
Things You Should NEVER Flush Down the Toilet
Plumbing Tips to Save You Money This Spring
How Long Does Copper Pipe Last?
10 Things That Are Ruining Your Home's Plumbing
Your Home’s Winter Plumbing Maintenance Checklist
10 Ways Your Home Is Telling You to Call a Plumber
Tips for Keeping Your Garbage Disposal in Top Shape
If you're still dumping coffee grounds down your drain, listen up: You could be cutting your appliance's life short! But it's not too late to correct your mistakes. Discern good from bad habits with this guide to properly using and maintaining a garbage disposal.
Common Winter Mistakes
As the days grow shorter, colder, and darker, it's tempting to just hunker down inside and forget all about home and garden chores until the spring. But winter is no time for conscientious homeowners to take it easy—there is a lot of maintenance to deal with during the “off” season. Here are some crucial seasonal mistakes that trip up many homeowners during the winter months.
5 Things to Know About Low-Flow Faucets and Fixtures
If you’ve checked out the faucet and fixture aisle at your home improvement center recently, you’ve undoubtedly seen numerous showerheads, toilets, and sink faucets labeled as low flow, with added claims of reducing water consumption. The term “low flow” refers to fixtures that use a lesser amount of water to accomplish everyday activities, such as showering, washing your hands, or flushing the toilet. In some cases, low-flow fixtures can reduce water usage by as much as 60 percent over standard fixtures.
More Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know
Are you dealing with a dripping faucet, low water pressure, or clogged pipe? You’re probably tempted to call a professional plumber, and with good reason. Homeowners usually don’t have the necessary skills for a DIY plumbing job. They can even make matters worse in the end, triggering thousands of dollars in property and personal damage. Here are basic plumbing secrets every homeowner should know.
Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know
Are you dealing with a dripping faucet, low water pressure, or clogged pipe? You’re probably tempted to call a professional plumber, and with good reason. Homeowners usually don’t have the necessary skills for a DIY plumbing job.
Winter Plumbing Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes
When it comes to plumbing, there are certain 'cold weather' preventative measures that will help maintain a healthy, efficient water system and avoid excess water loss and excessive bills. In addition to the harsh winter weather, the holiday season adds extra stress to your plumbing system due to increased activity from guests. In fact, the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for plumbers. Thankfully, you can prevent many common plumbing problems by being proactive and following Direct Energy’s maintenance tips to help safeguard your system throughout the winter months.
Top Winter Plumbing Problems
While plumbing disasters can happen at any time of year, the winter months bring a new set of challenges. Many homeowners are proactive and ensure they have a full winter plumbing checkup before the icy weather sets in. The most common winter plumbing problems are:
We Service Water Heaters
Our water heaters provide us with hot showers, hygienic dishes, and clean clothes and are generally low maintenance. Your tank water heater will perform for 8-10 years, while your tankless water heater could last even longer. But providing your unit with an annual tune up and some occasional TLC will help you see even greater efficiency and performance from your hot water heater.
Reasons Your Drains Are Clogging
It’s early morning, you’re standing by the sink getting ready for the day ahead, and then you notice: the water isn’t draining. We’ve all had that moment; the one where we come to the dreaded realization that the drain is clogged. Is the world going to come to an end? No, it won’t. However, drains aren’t meant to be clogged and when they are, it is a nuisance that can lead to more serious problems down the road. Here at McCoy’s HVAC, we want to help you understand the reasons your drains are clogging.
Plumbing Tips For Fall
Oh, fall. The changing colors, the falling leaves, the scarves and mittens, the pumpkin carvings and the pumpkin lattes. It’s a glorious season to breathe the crisp air, bundle up and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
