Keep Flammables Under Wraps Never store flammables in the vicinity of a furnace, boiler, or water heater, especially one with a standing pilot light. This is a more common mistake than you may think, because basements and utility rooms are commonly used as storage areas as well. Some combustibles that people often don’t recognize are swimming pool chemicals and many …
It takes only ½ second to scald someone in 150ºF water, 1 second in 140ºF water, and 4 minutes in 120 ºF water, according to the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association. Modern water heaters are factory set at 120 ºF, but many older models deliver much higher temperature water. South West Plumbing technicians can inspect and adjust your temperature to ensure …
Treat faucets gently When turning water on and off, use normal hand pressure only. Clean chrome fittings With a soft cloth moistened with vinegar, rubbing alcohol, or glass cleaner. Use Mild Detergent For lacquered brass faucets, use a mild detergent…for un-lacquered brass faucets, brass cream will do the job nicely. Coating the Scratch If the brass lacquer coating on your …
Corrosive drain cleaners, such as those sold on supermarket shelves, frequently cause injury to plumbers or homeowners when they open up pipes or sink traps to do repairs. Non-corrosive drain cleaners are much better choices. One of the best, Bio-Clean, is sold exclusively through plumbing contractors and South West Plumbing will be glad to demonstrate and consult with you on …
Spring is here and it’s time to think about fixing up the house for summer guests. How is that guest bath looking anyway? The quickest, easiest way to improve the looks and function of your bathroom is with a new sink, faucet and maybe a toilet. These 3 things are the most common items customers choose to replace and are …
In a recent search of the internet we discovered some great information. Customers are looking for answers to their plumbing problems online and what they are finding is not what they want or need. In a recent search on “You Tube” The most popular plumbing repair searches were, in order: How to install a toilet How to solder a pipe …
I get calls everyday wanting to know if there is such a thing as plumbing insurance. The short answer is, YES. You can insure anything that you want if you are willing to pay the premiums. Now, for the more accurate answer: Most typical homeowner policies do not cover plumbing expenses. When there is a plumbing emergency such as a …
Hope you enjoy this little bit of Christmas parody……… T‘was the month before Christmas and throughout the abode Were rusty old faucets and an outdated commode. The plans had been made to have guests come a’callin But the plumbing was needin’ some quick overhaulin’. I was frettin’ and stressin’ as I thought of the cost My mind was a spinnin’, …
