Category: Plumbing
When Should I Replace My Sump Pump?
Funny as this may sound, your sump pump – an essential home plumbing device for many – performs the exact opposite function of most other plumbing. That’s because it removes water from your home rather than bringing it in and moving it around. For one thing, that means it gets used less often than probably… Continue reading When Should I Replace My Sump Pump?
How to Locate a Hidden Water Leak
For whatever it’s worth, hidden water leaks don’t stay hidden forever. Sooner or later, they’ll signal their presence, but usually well after they’ve inflicted some degree of harm. That’s right: the longer a hidden water leak goes undetected, the worse the potential ramifications. Conversely, the sooner you notice and report signs of a water leak,… Continue reading How to Locate a Hidden Water Leak
How to Prevent Water Pipes from Freezing
Any time of year is a good time to actively prepare your home for winter, especially if yours is prone to frozen pipes. In fact, if you’re doing the work yourself, you’ll be much more comfortable working in unheated spaces during the warm weather months. So, what’s the secret to frozen pipe prevention? There are… Continue reading How to Prevent Water Pipes from Freezing
Advantages of a Heat Pump Water Heater
If you have an aging electric water heater and you’ve been planning to replace it, you’re in for a very nice surprise, especially if you’re looking for a replacement system with at least 55 gallons of storage capacity. Back in 2015, the design of electric water heaters of that size changed forever. In fact, and… Continue reading Advantages of a Heat Pump Water Heater
How to Conserve Water at Home
Remember the first time you went skiing (snow or water), rode a motorcycle, ran a half marathon, or did anything else you have never tried before? Not only was it more difficult than you find it now – assuming you stuck with it – but the fear of the unknown is gone, as well. In… Continue reading How to Conserve Water at Home
How to Prevent Bathroom Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year about 235,000 people over age 15 visit emergency rooms because of injuries suffered in the bathroom. More than a third of the injuries happen while bathing or showering. More than 14 percent occur while using the toilet. And while most injuries increase with age,… Continue reading How to Prevent Bathroom Injuries
How to Prevent Basement Flooding
While Basement Flood Prevention can occur at any time, spring is always when you need to be extra alert to the possibility, especially if your home or neighborhood is prone to such activity. As with most things in life, preparation is the key to prevention, and nothing Basement Flood Prevention can help you better protect… Continue reading How to Prevent Basement Flooding
The Benefits of a Water Heater Inspection
Water heaters require regular maintenance to perform at their best and provide the maximum in family safety. That’s why Anthony’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C recommends annual water heater performance and safety inspections. Health & Safety Matters Throughout the inspection process, our primary focus is the safe operation of your water heater. Here’s just some of… Continue reading The Benefits of a Water Heater Inspection