Annual Sump Pump Maintenance Guide
Spring is here and summer is peaking around the corner, and that means an increase in the amount of rain here in Michigan. You rely on your sump pump to protect your home from damage that can be caused by excess water, so it’s important that it stays in peak working condition. Make sure that […]
Plumbing Maintenance Tips for Spring
Spring is a very good time to maintain your plumbing system, as well as assess any damage that may have occurred over the winter. Below is a list of maintenance tips that will help keep your plumbing system in good working order throughout the rest of the year. Check your pipes for leaks. This may […]
Make Sure Your Water Heater Can Keep Up With the Michigan Winter
Michigan winters are not for the faint of heart. The snow and ice keep lots of people from settling here, but for those who can bear it, Michigan is truly the best place to live. Many Michiganders even go so far as to embrace the cold, engaging in skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and other outdoor winter […]
Keep Your Plumbing Functioning at Its Best This Winter
If there is one thing you don’t want to have issues with over the cold Michigan winter, it is your plumbing. One of the best ways to stay on top of things and keep your plumbing working properly is to keep up with basic maintenance and catch potential problems before they escalate and become larger […]
Why Sewer Jetting Will Save Your Sanity
There are lots of things in our homes that we never really think about until we have to. We don’t clean the oven until it’s dirty, we don’t wash the windows until spring, we wait until the last minute to bring the recycling to the curb. Life works well this way, oftentimes yielding few, if […]
Take the Right Steps to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter
One of the most common plumbing problems over the winter months is frozen pipes. This can be a very costly issue because frozen pipes are prone to burst. Replacing them can be a major repair. The best way to avoid this unnecessary expense is to take the proper measure to prevent your pipes from freezing. […]
How to Winterize Your Hose Bib
As the winter months get closer, it is important to take the time to ensure your plumbing system is properly protected from freezing temperatures. One of the most common causes of freezing and burst pipes is the failure to prepare your home’s hose bib, the outdoor faucet to which you connect your garden hose. Follow […]
Get Your Sewer Line Scoped Now to Avoid Bigger Issues Later
Inspecting sewer lines in the past has always been a tricky business. Typically, a homeowner never knew they had a problem until there was a sewage backup or another major issue. Even then, plumbers usually tried methods like snaking the line. If that fixed the problem, the specific cause was never found. If a homeowner […]
Knowing When It’s Time to Call in the Professionals for Your Garbage Disposal
It’s probably one of our favorite inventions of the 20th century – the garbage disposal. It provides an ideal means of keeping things tidy while prepping, cooking, and cleaning up the kitchen. The good thing is these under-the-sink appliances are typically pretty reliable, but like any tool with moving parts, they eventually start to break […]
Tips for Preventing Basement Floods This Summer
Summertime in Michigan typically means high temperatures and lots of sunshine, but the Troy area can also receive some surprisingly violent summer thunderstorms. As you finish your spring cleaning this year, take some time to ensure your basement is safe from flooding. A little bit of preparation can go a long way toward saving you […]