Did you know that the hardness of your water supply always plays a significant role in cleaning power and affects both your pipes and water heaters? Whether we like it or not, water hardness can have a number of negative effects on home appliances and…
Leaks from a leaking toilet aren’t particularly frightening, but nobody likes coming out of the bathroom with wet socks. Let’s take a look at all the possible reasons. 4 Reasons Why Toilets Leak at the Base There are a few reasons why your toilet may…
If you’re a do-it-yourselfer in the house, you may be the type who wants to remove an old water heater, as opposed to having a plumber do it for you. Fortunately, it’s not all that complicated, and can be done. While it’s fairly easy to…
Have you ever gone to change over our laundry, and found a big puddle on the floor? It may have been a leaking washing machine hose, and it can be much worse than just being an annoyance. For instance, leaking water can damage flooring, walls,…
Ever wonder where the water from your shower goes when you’re done and it drains out? Does it become the clean water you then drink and shower in? How does that process work? If you ever had these questions, read on, and we’ll answer them…
Did you know that you can change the temperature on your hot water heater? The maximum temperature on most water heaters is 140 degrees fahrenheit. There’s some disagreement among experts on whether it’s best to set it at 140 degrees, or at 120 degrees. Ultimately,…
A sewer line backup can be a nightmare. Not only is it disruptive to your life, it can also be quite costly. Obviously, a homeowner is responsible for their own plumbing system, but what if the clog is past your property line? Who’s responsible at…
A running toilet may be costing you a lot of money, without you even realizing it. It’s one of the worst culprits in terms of water waste, and can really do some damage to your water bill. In fact, a toilet, depending on the leak,…
Can you have too much of a good thing? Well, have you ever eaten too much ice cream too fast? Hello, brain freeze. Another example of too much of a good thing is when you hear your home’s sump pump cycling and not turning off….
Water quality is an issue that has been gaining more attention over the past few years. And in most cases, the news is negative. So it’s no surprise that many of our customers are interested in learning about the water quality here in Amarillo. The…
