Your Home, Explained

For hard water, get a water softener Every human on the planet needs a certain amount of mineral content to be happy and healthy. Hard water contains calcium and magnesium, two of the most common minerals on the planet. While calcium and magnesium are not necessarily bad for you, those minerals can damage plumbing pipes. … [Read More]

2. The Sump Pump is the Wrong Size If you have an incorrectly sized pump or if the pump is not installed properly, there will most likely be a problem. A small sump pump is often just as effective as a big one. When a sump pump is too big, the pump is forced to … [Read More]

Switch Problems The leading mechanical cause of sump pump problems is a switch problem. This occurs when the pump shifts from its position inside the basin, rendering the float ineffective. Float is responsible for the smooth operation of the on/off switch. Your sump pump relies on both the switch and the float arm mechanisms to … [Read More]

Tips for Finding Water Leaks Before Serious Damage A spike in water bills is one of the most obvious signs that you have a leak in your plumbing system, specifically in a supply pipe. Chances are that you have a basic idea of just how much you pay for the water that you use in … [Read More]

Loud Operation/Rumbling Sound There are a few reasons as to why you may hear such sounds when using your water heater. It is possible that the pressure relief valve is malfunctioning and that the pressure is building up to unsafe levels. It is also possible that sediment has built up to a point at which … [Read More]

What Is Hard Water? Not every home is going to need a water softener, as not every home will have trouble with hard water. However, many do, and hard water is a more serious problem than many homeowners seem to realize. Simply put, hard water is water that has too high a mineral concentration, specifically … [Read More]