Fuel type, availability and cost. The fuel type or energy source you use for water heating will not only affect the water heater’s annual operation costs but also its size and energy efficiency. See below for more on selecting fuel types. Size. To provide your household with enough hot water and to maximize efficiency, you […]
If you have clogged drains or slow drains in Myrtle Beach it could be due to the age or the pitch of the pipe to your home or sewer line. Slow drains could be caused by a number of different reasons. One of the most common reasons for slow drains in your tubs, showers or […]
Lou Manfredini, host of HouseSmarts, visits Grand Hall USA in Garland, TX and discusses the unique design and benefits of the Eternal Hybrid Water Heater with Paul Home, VP of Product and Marketing.
* Do you have frequent sewer line backups? * Do you call the plumber more than twice a month? * Do roots grow in your sewer line? You could be a victim of “The Clog.” Cooking fat, oil and grease (FOG) is a leading cause of sewer pipe clogs. FOGs cool and congeal on the […]
This email came from the state Department of Labor & Industries:”Any food going down the drain, along with extra friends and relatives, can put your plumbing system into overload.” Makes sense, then, that the day after a holiday is one the busiest times of the year for plumbing contractors. If you are in need of […]
By now you’re familiar with our series uniting experts in the home improvement industry. If not, read our Blog-Off announcement. During our last Blog-Off, our experts predicted the 2011 home improvement trends. They outlined everything, from colors and design to materials and fixtures. However, one trend dominated the rest: going green. Thus, for this Blog-Off, […]
To revive a quote from the Clinton/Bush election era, “It’s The Economy Stupid!” Business in backflow prevention and construction everywhere is reacting to the shift we have experienced in the economic realities of the last few years. Those who are waiting for a return or rebound to old levels are in for a long wait. […]
All you need is love. But let’s forget about what you need and talk about what you want — and if that included something very intimate once belonging to John Lennon, his toilet seat made someone very happy over the weekend. John’s john was one of many items up for grabs on Saturday during the […]
With 2010 winding down, we’re coming up on the end of the second year since water heaters gained the ENERGY STAR® label on January 1, 2009. According to the ENERGY STAR Water Heater Market Profile recently released by the Department of Energy (DOE), the first full year was quite a success. Though the water heater […]
