Archive for December, 2015

Homeowners in our area tend to find that their water heaters don’t last as long as they should. Hard water leaves behind mineral deposits that can reduce a unit’s efficiency. Extending your water heater’s lifespan is possible! Follow these tips: 1. Flush your water heater periodically. According to InterNACHI, flushing your water heater from time […]

A New Year is just around the corner, and you know what that means: New Year’s Resolutions! Instead of vowing to go to the gym more often or putting yourself on a diet, why not resolve to treat your home’s plumbing system a little better? Here are three ways to do so: 1. Be more […]

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for plumbers. And while our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, we can all agree that a holiday plumbing emergency is less-than-ideal. To prevent clogged drains this holiday season, follow these steps: 1. DON’T pour oil down […]

With hard water being the norm here in the Phoenix Valley, we get a lot of inquiries about water treatment. Plumbing Medic offers a variety of water purification options, from reverse osmosis systems to point-of-use systems. Below we take a look at treatment options that are poised to change the way we clean and drink […]

Toilets get a bad rap. Sure, they’re not exactly pristine — they carry waste away from our homes and into sewage systems — but they’re not as dirty as one might assume. Researchers at the University of Arizona recently found that the average cutting board has more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat — 200 […]

Thanksgiving might be over, but your kitchen’s work is not yet done. Keep it running smoothly well into the New Year by adhering to these tips: Avoid putting stringy and fibrous waste — like meat skins and banana peels — into your garbage disposal. They can’t easily be broken down, and should therefore be thrown […]