Almost everyone who lives in a house with plumbing, at some point of time, has had plumbing emergencies. These could range from a simple leaky faucet in your kitchen to ankle deep water in your bedroom, to clogged drains, leaky pipes, malfunctioning water heaters. To prevent such problems and keep the home running smoothly, the Read more about McHenry Plumber: Your Emergency Plumbers[…]
What is a Vacuum Relief Valve and how is it used with a water heater? A Vacuum Relief Valve is a simple device that prevents back-siphonage of a water heater or storage tank. It is typically used on water heaters with cold water connections located near the bottom of the tank. If the building’s water Read more about Hampshire Plumber: Basic components in a hot water system FAQ[…]
An estimated 12 percent of the water that supplies U.S. houses is wasted on leaks, spilling more than 775 billion gallons of water each year, according to the 2016 Residential End Uses of Waterstudy. Water’s relative low cost creates a common misperception that leaking fixtures are harmless. In fact, among the more than 23,000 houses that Read more about Barrington Plumber: Plumbing Leaks Waste Billions[…]