How to Drain Your Water Heater, and Why? Water heaters fulfill a critical function in your McAllen home, but like any appliance, they do not last forever. However, you can prolong the life of your water heater dramatically by draining it once a year. What Is This Sediment? Over time, minerals, sand, dirt and grit build…
DetailsThe Latest Toilet Technologies In many ways, toilets have changed very little over the decades. However, even if most people in McAllen have been pretty satisfied with how their toilets operate, researchers have in recent years managed to come up with some pretty impressive changes. Increased efficiency when it comes to water usage, new ways…
DetailsPlumbers Recommended Technique of How to Unclog a Sink When a sink is clogged, many people call a McAllen plumber to solve the problem. While in some cases a plumber's skills may be needed, in many situations there may be another solution. In an effort to help people solve their clogging problems, many plumbers today…
DetailsFive Easy Ways to Cut Water Usage Water is a crucial utility in our day to day lives. Although many McAllen families have access to water, it becomes a burden paying the water bill sometimes. Therefore, measures need to get established with the goal of cutting water usage. It not only saves some bucks but…
DetailsThe Top 5 Plumbing Myths Plumbing problems are unavoidable. No matter how diligent a McAllen homeowner might be, there are problems that arise. Sadly, a host of homeowners end up falling victim to believing myths. Myth, Legend, and Other Dangerous Ideas People who are not versed in plumbing or home improvement-related matters might prescribe to…
DetailsPet Owners: 3 plumbing Tips to Keep Cat and Dog Hair out of Drains and Pipes When you save the life of pets and welcome them to your McAllen home, it's like having a new born child. A dog or cat can be the sparkplug that unites young children in learning how to care for…
DetailsHow to Prevent a Garbage Disposal Disaster on Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving holiday can place a lot of stress on a McAllen home's drains and sewers. The reason is that turkey dinners for large gatherings often result in extra food waste including fats from turkey and hams along with peelings. Clogs from the congealed fat in…
DetailsWays to Prevent a Burst Pipe With the winter months nearing, the likelihood of dealing with frigid temperatures grows. Some love the winter because of the snow and the holiday season, others begin to countdown the days until summer comes back. But in order to make it through the season successfully, everyone has to ensure…
DetailsWhy is Annual Maintenance on Your Water Heater Important? Annual maintenance on your water heater is often overlooked or procrastinated often due to lack of information about the importance of annual maintenance or lack of familiarity with water heaters. Proper and consistent annual maintenance on your McAllen water heater will save you money in the…
DetailsWhat is the Difference Between Hard and Soft Water Hard water is water that contains relatively high amounts of minerals, as a result of water coming into contact with rocks or soil with a high mineral content. The two predominant minerals in hard water are calcium and magnesium. According to the U.S. Geological Survey approximately…
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