Trenchless Sewer Pipe Replacement Traditional excavation is a high-impact way to do sewer pipe repair or replacement in Pittsburgh. For some problems, it’s the only option. But why dig if you don’t have to? Trenchless Sewer pipe replacement/repair uses the latest technology. It helps to reinforce your old damaged sewer pipe [...]
Do you need water filtration systems? In general, tap water in the US is predominantly safe, but in certain areas, it can have a funky taste. Tap water can also contain traces of pesticides, VOCs, lead, and dirt, all of which you don’t want to ingest no matter how small the [...]
What is Reverse Osmosis? Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification technology that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove ions, molecules, and larger particles from drinking water. It can remove many types of dissolved and suspended species from water. This includes bacteria and is used in industrial cleaning processes and the production of potable [...]
Fracking fluid in your water. For those of us living close to where gas drilling takes place, it might be a good idea to test your water for fracking fluids. This is especially true in southwestern PA. This can be done with a testing kit available for purchase from several [...]
Chlorine in Water – Why? Chlorine in water. The addition of chlorine in drinking water has been the standard in water treatment in the United States since 1904. Chlorine purifies our water and kills off any waterborne pathogens. It should be noted that the US has one of the safest [...]
Toilet Fill Valve: How to Replace it Yourself As everyone knows a “runny” toilet can be pretty annoying along with using more water than necessary and having to pay for it. This could be caused by a faulty fill valve that needs to be replaced so that the water quits running. To replace your [...]
Hot Water Radiators: How to Bleed Them Hot Water Radiators. "Second winter" is upon us, and we are trying to prepare for the home heating season. It's about to get pretty chilly here in the 'Burgh. So we thought it was a good idea to talk about what to do when you are not [...]
Smart Thermostat Systems. There is a lot of noise today in the news about the hacking of the “Internet of things”. And many people immediately think that smart thermostats have to be connected to the Internet. They can and there are many new tools to keep your home secure. This [...]
Tankless Water Heaters are also called on-demand water heaters. These units heat water only when you turn on the faucet. They usually operate on natural gas or propane. The main advantage is that they eliminate the extra cost of keeping 40 to 50 gallons of water hot in a storage tank. Meaning, they save energy. [...]
Did you know that plumbers have to stock tools and supplies on their truck? This is so that when they show up at your home, they are entirely ready to work. That is why it costs so much for a plumber to come to your home. So, anything that you can [...]
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