Cold Shower? Read This!

Posted on May 16, 2013 Filed in: Water Heaters
Unless you’re a professional boxer who just lost the title fight, there are few things more frustrating that an unexpected cold shower in the morning! A cold shower is usually an indicator of a faulty water heater. Water heaters should be properly maintained throughout the...

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Leaky Roof? Check Your Roof Drains!

Posted on May 13, 2013 Filed in: Drains
Spring is here and most of the trees in the area are in full bloom. And while this does wonders for lifting that winter gloom, it can also wreak havoc on your plumbing system! One of the most common issues many people face during the spring the Maryland, DC and Virginia is a...

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Spring Plumbing Tips

Posted on Apr 24, 2013 Filed in: Plumbing Tips
Is it spring yet? You’ll have to forgive us if we can’t tell based on this weather. Either way, now is probably a good time to knock out some spring cleaning – starting with your plumbing! There are a lot of easy things you can do to make your plumbing system more effi...

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Can’t Flush This!

Posted on Apr 22, 2013 Filed in: Toilets
Your toilet is not a garbage disposal – it’s designed to flush two things, one of those is toilet paper. Anything else you try to flush down could cause your toilet to clog or create major blockages farther on down your sewer line. Minimizing your risk of flush-relate...

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Reminder – Test Your Sump Pumps!

Posted on Mar 21, 2013 Filed in: Plumbing Tips
It’s that time of year again – time to make sure your sump pumps are working! It’s not even spring yet and we’ve already had a considerable amount of rain, so this year it’s especially important to make sure your pump will kick on when you need it to.

How to T...

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