Frequently asked questions and TIPS

Your main shut-off valve could be located in various areas in your home. Either in your garage, in a closet, or next to your hot water heater.

1. Open cabinet doors so warm air can reach the pipes under sinks.
2. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor faucets.
3. Keep the garage door closed. 
4. Keep the water dripping from your faucets to create a constant flow of water through your pipes.
5. Insulate your pipes.

1. Coffee grounds
2. Pasta or other starches 
3. Bones 
4. Egg shells
5. Pits from avocados, peaches, etc.
6. Shells
7. Corn husks
8. Paint
9. Cleaning products
10. Potato 

With regular draining, flushing, and yearly inspections, the average lifespan of a water heater is 8-12 years.

While you’re gone, it’s beneficial to set your thermostat a little warmer in the summer and hotter in the winter. 

Store bought drain cleaners are very toxic. Yes, it does the trick for your average drain clog. However, if you experience drain clogs frequently, you may be doing more harm than good. These harsh chemicals could deteriorate your pipes, leading to extremely expensive repairs later on.  

Rust, sediment, and mineral buildup inside the water heater tank are typically the cause of gurgling, popping, and rumbling noises. This is common in older hot water heaters.

Sulfur gas creates a horrid and potent egg-like smell. It is either bacteria that has been produced in the ground, pipes, and sewage, or maybe something as simple as using your faucets less than normal.