Blog Posts in November, 2017

Do I Need a New Water Heater?

You depend on your water heater every day—whether it’s to provide warm water to bathe in, suitable water to wash your clothes, or even water at an ideal temperature to speed along the cooking process. So when your water heater breaks down or just doesn’t seem to be able to keep up with your demands any more, you may be wondering whether you should repair it make the extra investment to replace it ...

What Causes a Leaky Faucet?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, plumbing leaks cause an average of 10,000 gallons of lost water every single year—enough to fill an average swimming pool. That’s a lot of water, and also a lot of money out of your pocket. One of the most common sources of household plumbing leaks is in faucets, where even a slow drip can add up significantly over time. Repairing a leaky faucet ...

The Difference Between Mold & Mildew

When you think of household fungi, you probably think of two terms: mold and mildew. There’s a good reason for this: both grow alongside each other in similar conditions, both have invisible microscopic spores that float around in the air around us, and both can cause serious health problems if they’re allowed to fester and continue to spread. However, the good news is both mold and mildew can be ...

What to Do If Your Water Heater is Leaking

As a homeowner, one of the scariest signs of trouble is the accumulation of water near the bottom of your water heater. This is often a sign that your water heater has sprung a leak somewhere, and if you don’t resolve the issue quickly, the issue could get worse, causing flooding and heavy damage to your home. What this means is that you should immediately reach out to a San Fernando Valley ...