Category: Plumbing
How to Stay Safe in the Shower
You read a lot these days about bathroom safety for seniors and small children. There are two sides to that coin. Side one: Seniors and small children are the two age groups most prone to bathroom mishaps and injuries. Side two: No one is immune from bathroom related accidents. One of the more common bathroom… Continue reading How to Stay Safe in the Shower
Thanksgiving Drain Cleaning Tips
All set for Thanksgiving? Here at Anthony’s Plumbing, Heating & Air, we hope it’s your best ever. As you know, the day after Thanksgiving is now called Black Friday for all the early holiday season bargains just waiting to be had. But way before Black Friday became a national sales event, plumbing professionals across… Continue reading Thanksgiving Drain Cleaning Tips
The Benefit of a Back-up Sump Pump
Has water ever invaded your basement around the same time you lost power? If so, you already know why a sump pump alone can’t keep always keep your basement dry. Main sump pump run on electricity. Once the power goes, the pump shuts off. And while you’re waiting for the power to return, all kinds… Continue reading The Benefit of a Back-up Sump Pump
The Benefits of a Tub to Shower Conversion
A recent study reveals that, given the choice, Americans prefer Shower Conversion over bathtubs. That trend seems to reflect busier lifestyles that allow for less “get ready” time. Not that tubs and shower stalls can’t peacefully exist, mind you. But space doesn’t always allow for that luxury. So, if you had to choose one over… Continue reading The Benefits of a Tub to Shower Conversion
How to Choose a Drain Cleaning Company
We know the temptation. Your kitchen sink and drain cleaning clogs up as you’re preparing for a dinner party. You try and try to clear it yourself, and nothing works. Two hours to go before company arrives, and you don’t already have a “go to” company to assist you.
So, you hit the internet and think first and foremost about: “Who can get here the fastest?” Like we said, we know the temptation.
The best way to choose a drain cleaning company, whether for short- or long-term assistance.
Here’s why. Let’s say that your basic plunger, snake, and auger drain cleaner can’t fix it either. At that point, you can pretty much forget about food preparation and think about who has the best local pizza.
Worse, you’re going to pay for a drain cleaning call that accomplished nothing. Not for lack of trying, mind you, but simply because your chosen drain cleaner wasn’t properly equipped.
That’s where Anthony’s Plumbing, Heating & Air comes into play. You see, we ARE properly equipped for any clogged drain or toilet problem. Our in-drain video cameras, for instance, help us locate the exact extent, location, and make-up of the problem. If indeed it’s too far down the line for conventional drain equipment to reach, we also have high-pressure water jetters that we use to flush drain lines clear from one end to the other.
Whether you’re looking for assistance now or someone you can turn to down the road, bookmark this page and remember our name. We’re Anthony’s Plumbing, Heating & Air: fully equipped and experienced to help you with clogged drain problems large and small, and always with your 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
How to Prevent a Sewer Line Clog
Just about everyone deals with a clogged toilet or drain from time to time. It’s to be expected, even among home owners who exercise extreme caution. Of course, expecting a clog shouldn’t stop you from trying to prevent them, especially with your underground sewer lines. Those tend to be the most difficult and costliest to… Continue reading How to Prevent a Sewer Line Clog
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
