Category: Plumbing
Is Mold Lurking in Your Home?
Fungi (like mold and mildew) help natural elements break down so that they can biodegrade. But while its presence might be vital to our environment, it can be dangerous in our homes. Mold Lurking in your home Damp quarters, like bathrooms and basements, are prime breeding grounds for mold and mildew. When fungi spores become… Continue reading Is Mold Lurking in Your Home?
The Busiest Day of the Year for Plumbers
You’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday – but have you ever heard of Brown Friday? This infamous day occurs the day after Thanksgiving but has nothing to do with shopping. Instead, it refers to the busiest day of the year for plumbers. And the reason is Thanksgiving. We spend most of Thanksgiving Day… Continue reading The Busiest Day of the Year for Plumbers
Best Things You Can Do for Your Plumbing
Considering that most water supply pipes and drain lines are hidden behind walls or beneath cabinets, it can be easy to take our plumbing system for granted. That is, until something goes wrong. Fortunately, with regular attention and maintenance you can reduce the risk of plumbing problems and often costly repairs. Here are 6 ways… Continue reading Best Things You Can Do for Your Plumbing
What to do About a Sewage Smell in the Bathroom
Given everything that goes on in a bathroom, the occasional odor should be expected. But if you’re dealing with a lingering sewage smell even after thorough cleaning and disinfecting, you’ll want to figure out where it’s coming from and fast. Prolonged exposure to sewer gases can cause nausea and dizziness, or worse. Here’s how to… Continue reading What to do About a Sewage Smell in the Bathroom
Why is My Toilet Rocking?
Causes of a Rocking Toilet There are several potential problems that could be to blame for a rocking toilet . Sometimes, the fix is as simple as tightening a screw, but other times the problem goes deeper than that. The longer an unstable toilet is left to rock back and forth with use, the more… Continue reading Why is My Toilet Rocking?
Probable Causes of Low Water Pressure
You’ve seen it before. A movie scene shot in slow motion for water pressure added emphasis. Or, if you’re a sports fan – hard not to be in our neck of the woods – you’ve love them. And that is slow motion instant replays, sometimes from every single angle as what happens in a football… Continue reading Probable Causes of Low Water Pressure
Why Is My Water Heater Leaking?
Most people know that when their Water Heater Leaks, it means bad news. This minor nuisance can turn into a significant problem before you know it, so this is one repair task you don’t want to put off. In fact, once you call Anthony’s Plumbing, Heating & Air, we’ll schedule a service call so we can… Continue reading Why Is My Water Heater Leaking?
How to Make Your Water Heater Last Longer
When you purchase a new item, especially one for water heater everyday use, you want it to last for as long as possible. You also want to keep it in the best possible condition for longer-lasting reliability. Your water heater is on that very list. In fact, the average lifespan of a storage tank system… Continue reading How to Make Your Water Heater Last Longer
Here’s How to Keep Your Bathroom Mildew-Free
With the constant moisture, humidity, and sometimes inadequate ventilation, it’s no wonder bathrooms are so susceptible to mildew. This fungus is not only unsightly when it appears on ceilings, walls, tile, and grout, it can set off an array of respiratory issues including allergies and asthma. So, what’s the best way to win the war… Continue reading Here’s How to Keep Your Bathroom Mildew-Free
Water Hammer and How to Prevent It
Water hammer, or hydraulic shock, is a rapid rise in pressure that occurs when there is a sudden change in fluid velocity after the sudden opening or closing of a faucet or a sudden pump start-up or stoppage. This can cause major problems like backflow and an increase in flow rate and banging water pipes.… Continue reading Water Hammer and How to Prevent It
