Preventing Backflow

Preventing Backflow

Water should flow down the drain and not the other way around. If you are noticing water with a sulfur smell, a bad taste, or discoloration, it can a sign that backflow is occurring. Backflow happens when a potable water supply meets contaminated water. This is the result of water pressure dropping and a reverse in the water supply. Contaminated …

Preparing Your Plumbing for Hurricane Season

Preparing Your Plumbing for Hurricane Season

It is hurricane season, and the time is here to prepare your plumbing. To avoid potential damage to your pipes and home, get a head start in the preparation process before a storm hits. Look for Tree Roots Tree roots are often overlooked when it is time to check pipes. Roots can wrap around your pipes and cause corrosion. When …

How to Know if You Have a Plumbing Problem

How to Know if You Have a Plumbing Problem

Like most maintenance items, plumbing issues can surprise home and commercial owners. Identifying a plumbing issue before it becomes an emergency can be vital to reducing the risks of damage to your home or business. But how do you know if you have a plumbing problem? Here are warning signs of a potential plumbing issue. Higher Water Bills If there …

Summer Maintenance Checklist

Summer Maintenance Checklist

As summer approaches, there are plenty of ways to prepare for the season. For some people, summer is a great time to deep clean the entire house, and for others, summer is the perfect opportunity to take a trip. Generally, deep cleaning tasks can consist of cleaning the gutters or clearing out the basement. There are also more regular to-do …

Preparing Your Grease Trap for Summer Dining

Preparing Your Grease Trap for Summer Dining

As restaurants begin to see a flow of more business with more people wandering outside their homes, summer is the perfect time to prepare your grease trap. With vacations taking place, people love to go out and eat over the summer. Restaurant owners must be prepared to deal with the demand of customers during peak season. When composing a to-do …