Year: 2017
Fun New Year’s Facts
This year’s top New Year’s Resolutions contain those you would expect to see on such a list: Lose weight Get in shape Quit smoking Quit drinking Save more money And so on Those are all great, especially for those who stick to and accomplish them. But they’re also kind of drab and not…
“Do I Need a Water Filter?”
Every time you pour a glass of water, boil some potatoes, and run the washing machine, you take for granted that you’re doing so with good quality water. After all, if it doesn’t taste or smell bad, then it must be in good condition, right? Not necessarily. You see, water contamination issues are rampant, impacting…
Why You Need More than One Plunger.
When is a clogged drain REALLY clogged? When you have to call a plumber for assistance. And while Connor Plumbing is always here to lend a helping hand, we’re also happy to assist valued customers like you in doing more to fix the problem yourself before picking up the phone. Take the very common and…
How to Ensure Water Heater Safety.
When your water heater comes to mind, it usually is about the amount of hot water it generates: just right, or not enough. But you also should be on the lookout for signs that might indicate a water heater safety issue for the sake of your entire family. Let’s have a look at what they…
How to Prevent a Clogged Drain Problem on Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, no doubt you’re busy with pre-holiday arrangements, especially if you’re hosting the main event. If so, here’s one little item you should add to your “to do” list: “be careful not to clog the kitchen sink drain or garbage disposal when doing the post-dinner clean-up.” To plumbers across the…
Why Is My Toilet Gurgling?
Have you noticed your toilet making a gurgling or burping-like noise lately? If so, don’t simply dismiss it as “no big deal,” because it could be. A gurgling toilet often points to a drainage problem behind the scenes. Gurgling noise causes. When plumbing fixtures drain water, they create suction in the drain lines. This suction…
How to Choose a New Water Heater
Thinking about replacing your water heater? Or, maybe you’re building a new home and you want a water heater perfect the space and your family’s needs. Either way, you now have a wider range of choices than ever before, much of that inspired by a recent federal program that mandates certain minimum energy standards for…
How a Dual-Flush Toilet Saves You Money
If you were water bill went up by 1%, would you make a fuss? Probably not. You’d just figure you used a little more water than you did during the previous billing cycle. But what if it went up by 17% from one cycle to another? And you were reasonably sure that there were no…
How to Choose a New Bathtub
Today’s bathtubs come in countless shapes, sizes, materials, and price points. That enables you to select one that compliments the style of your home while keeping this home improvement project on budget Here are the main things to consider before a settling on a replacement tub of your own: Start with the space. Is the…
How to Remove Mold from Inside Your Dishwasher
Mold. It’s a dirty “four-letter word” that stops people in their tracks and sends them into a panic, especially when they discover the real thing inside their homes. Rightfully so, too, since mold is more than unsightly; it’s downright unhealthy. One of the more common places for mold to develop in inside your dishwasher. That’s…
