A few years back I was called to repair a heating system. In order to get to the utility room, the homeowner took me down the basement stairs, where we passed a water heater along the way. It was fortunate that I’m also a licensed plumber because I immediately recognized a safety issue and froze … Continued

As summer approaches I can’t help but think about our last heat wave. It really made those without air-conditioners want one…and those who did have one…pray that the record-breaking heat wouldn’t break the one they had. And so it was with my neighbor. As I pulled into my driveway on one of those hot days, … Continued

During times like we are having with the COVID-19 Pandemic, we’re all hyper-aware/sensitive about our health and the health of those near us, our family and our co-workers. And if you are reading this article, it’s likely that you are in the role that makes or guides the decisions and choices about items that can … Continued

I’ve been hearing horror stories recently from customers who have invested a lot of money, hope, and time trying to unclog their drains with chemical drain cleaners. The reality is, they just don’t cut the mustard. Well, maybe the mustard, but the clog, that’s another matter. Drain Systems – for the most part – should … Continued

When a furnace decides it doesn’t want to put out the heat any longer, that dusty old box in the garage becomes the most important thing in the world – especially in freezing temperatures.  All of a sudden, what hardly got a second thought, needs immediate attention, and it’s typically one of the few times … Continued