Tankless Water Heater Cleaning Tips for Efficient Performance
We’ve been helping Winston-Salem families with their plumbing and water heater needs since 1959. With over six decades of hands-on experience, we’ve seen how regular care makes all the difference in keeping tankless water heaters running at their best. Here are a few simple tankless water heater cleaning and maintenance tips to help you protect […]
Is your water bill too high?
Nobody likes a surprisingly high water bill. So if you’ve received one recently, what can you do? According to the EPA, upwards of 10% of homes in the United States suffer from some sort of leak or another. Many of them waste around 10,000 gallons of water annually. This tallies up to trillions of gallons […]
Is My Outdoor Spigot Going to Freeze?
Have you seen any recent TikTok or Instagram reels going around suggesting you try to prevent your outdoor spigot from freezing? We’ve heard it all: Some try to cover it with a piece of insulation. Others suggest to wrap it in a t-shirt. Honestly, that might help a little, but not enough to matter when […]
Frozen Pipes & How to Prevent Damage
What’s the science happening when pipes freeze? This is a physics question. Whenever the temperature drops and the weather is cold enough, the tendency for water is to freeze at 32°F (0°C). However, something special happens when that water inside a closed system, like a pipe. When water freezes, it expands. But the pressurized water […]
Are Flushable Wipes Actually Flushable?
Think Twice Before Flushing In our fast-paced world, convenience often trumps everything else. One modern convenience that has gained popularity is flushable wipes. They promise cleanliness and ease, but there’s a growing concern about their actual impact on plumbing systems. Are these wipes really flushable? The answer might surprise you and could potentially save you […]
How to Price a New Water Line Installation: Balancing Cost, Quality, and Minimal Disruption
When it comes to pricing a new water line installation, many homeowners are initially concerned about the cost. However, there are several factors that influence the final price beyond just the length of the line. This article will guide you through these factors and explain the different methods we use to minimize disruption to your […]
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Attack Of The Poly-B Piping!
Do you have polybutylene (Quest) piping in your home? You’re probably going to want to fix that. From 1978-1995 those now-infamous gray pipes were installed in millions of homes. Long story short, they were recalled in 1995. There was a $1 billion class action lawsuit in the 1990s. If you didn’t participate in that lawsuit, […]
Should I Get A Tankless Or Tank Water Heater?
Without a doubt, tank water heaters have proven then test of time, but since they started gaining popularity in the 1970s, tankless innovations have made them a worthy contender. So, which one is right for you? A tankless water heater heats water only when needed, meaning it doesn’t store hot water in a tank, while […]
