Plumbing issues, specifically main plumbing, sewer blockages, and clogged drains can be a major headache. The longer you let them go unchecked the worse the problem will get. The sooner you can get any clog or blockage removed, the better. You can be in for very costly repairs, or expose yourself and your family to contaminated water, if you ignore this type of problem. Warning Signs of a Clogged Drain: Multiple drains are backing up. Drainage appears in sewer cleanout area. There is water or sewage in a floor drain or on the floor. Water backs up in the shower…
It won’t be long before there’s a chill in the air. Another Maine winter is around the corner, and cold temperatures mean your heating system will start working around the clock. You want to get the best performance out of your system, and you also want to make sure it’s running at top efficiency. All of this is accomplished by having a regular heating system inspection andannual mainentance. For a nominal cost, you can save a lot in repairs and wasted fuel, and rest easy knowing your system is in good working condition. Follow these heating system inspection tips to…
“What is the best way to remove toilet bowl stains?" Since you might say that we are in the “toilet business”, we get asked this question a lot. Stains left in the toilet bowl from hard water and mineral deposits are unsightly and can be difficult to remove with typical toilet bowl cleaner and a brush. So what’s a person to do? There are products on the market shelves that state they are designed specifically to get rid of stains in your toilet bowl. Some of these may work, but instead of investing in numerous products containing harsh chemicals, there…
Imagine a freezing cold day without your furnace working. That would be pretty terrible. It would be too cold to stay in your house, and your pipes would likely freeze causing expensive damages. With the simple act of scheduling your annual heating system inspection and cleaning, you can go a long way toward ensuring this doesn’t happen. So many more extensive repairs and costly breakdowns are prevented by annual heating system maintenance, that it only makes sense to do it. Yet, people put it off. Regular heating system maintenance is said to reduce the risk of costly breakdowns by as much…
Everybody is going about their spring cleaning and home maintenance chores. Be sure you don’t forget your plumbing and heating systems as part of your to-do list! The Maine winter takes a toll on these critical systems, and taking care of them and catching problems before they become major issues is important and will keep things operating efficiently. While there are some tasks that should be saved for a professional service company, there are several tasks that you can easily perform on your own to prolong the life of your systems. Check out our Spring Maintenance Checklist below for a…
