Happy Earth Day!

 

Happy Belated Earth Day!  Did you know that our sewage treatment plants are unable to break down pharmaceuticals?  So when they are flushed down the toilet, they ultimately end up in our waterways, posing a threat to fish and wildlife.  Operation Medicine Drop, scheduled for Saturday April 27th in various locations throughout Worcester County, gives people the opportunity to dispose of medicines safely and properly.  Click here for more information and drop off locations

Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting

Garbage disposal problems can be either plumbing or electrical.  First things first, never attempt to reach your hand into a garbage disposal for any reason!! Serious injury can occur.

If you turn on your garbage disposal, and no sound occurs at all (no "hum" or any sound of the cutter wheels turning), your problem could be electrical.

Try pushing the red reset button on the bottom of the garbage disposal.  If you still get no results, check your electric breaker in your electrical panel to make sure that it is not "tripped."  If this doesn't resolve the issue, then there may be a physical clog of debris preventing your flywheel from turning.  Most units provide you with a wrench that you can insert into the bottom of the garbage disposal to manually "unstick" it.  Keep in mind that the electric needs to be turned off to the garbage disposal before you try this step.  If your unit does not respond to these actions, then it is likely that it needs to be replaced.

Tax Credits for Replacing Your Water Heater

Water heating is the second highest energy cost in your home, right behind heating & cooling.  Did you know that you could get a $300 tax credit for replacing your water heater with a more efficient one?  Check out Energy Star for details. 

Water Facts and World Water Day

World Water Day is coming up on March 22nd, it's purpose is to bring awareness to the importance of fresh water.  Check out this video for some interesting facts.  You can also visit our website to calculate your water usage and find out some more information on sustainability.

Spring Plumbing Tips

 


Maybe this is wishful thinking with a possible snowstorm on the horizon, but here are a few spring plumbing tips!

Flushing Your Water Heater: Water heaters (both regular water heaters and tank-less water heaters) should be flushed on a regular basis (we suggest once a year). Over time, inches (no exaggeration!) of sediment can build up in your regular water heater. Tank-less water heaters also need to be flushed with vinegar to keep lime and scale from corroding the heat exchanger piping.  Having your water heater flushed regularly can help prolong it's life and keep it running efficiently.

Dewinterizations: If you are returning to a home that has been vacant over the winter, it's always a good idea to have a professional thoroughly inspect the pipes for any leaks before turning the water back on.

If you have any questions or would like for us to take care of your water heater or dewinterization, don't hesitate to contact us or give us a call at 410-641-1368. Out of town? Can't have it done for another month or two? That's no problem just let us know and we will gladly mail you a reminder.