In many families in Ambler, one of the best highlights of the holiday season is gathering together with family for food and laughter. Major holiday gatherings can also put a bit of a strain on your plumbing system. There’s all that food, all those family members, and maybe not enough time to follow through on …
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When it’s time to eat and you walk into the kitchen, it is awfully unappetizing to be greeted by a bad smell from the garbage disposal. How can you remove this smell for your own comfort, or quickly before guests arrive? In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to get rid of the gross …
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If you live in Ambler, Pennsylvania then it is essential to prepare your home’s pipes for the colder winter weather. You may have risked letting your pipes stay full on the coldest winter nights in the past, but every so often we get a winter evening that bursts pipes and leaves many homeowners with water …
It’s no secret that a severely clogged drain can cause a whole lot of problems inside your home. Not only does it mess up the plumbing and your ability to use certain appliances and fixtures, but you may also need costly repairs if you let it go on too long. Some of the most common …
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Most homeowners don’t give much thought to their plumbing system until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, with so many components all running beneath your walls, floors, and ceilings, when something does go wrong, it can be quite costly. Not only does the plumbing itself require work, but you can also be faced with the cost of …
It might not seem like something as basic as turning off a water heater would be difficult. Many homeowners find themselves scratching their heads when trying to figure out what valves to turn! And because it varies based on whether your system is gas or electric, it can take a few extra steps to make …
Tankless water heaters can be an excellent option to provide ample hot water for your household while creating a more energy-efficient home. Here are the pros and cons of a tankless water heater to help you decide it is the right solution for you. Pros of a Tankless Water Heater Instant hot water: Once the …
Most of us take the readily available water in our homes for granted, whether it is for drinking, cooking, cleaning, or personal hygiene. You can access hot and cold water by simply turning on a tap. However, throughout history, how we receive water has often presented health risks, and continues to do so in many …
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The risk of burns at home is higher than you might think. Most people have suffered a heat-related accident at home, often as a result of scalding hot water. Burns can be mild, or severe injuring more than one layer of skin. The painful site will either simply turn red, or can blister and become …
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You know the scenario. You wake up in the morning, turn on the shower and your water is frigid cold. You stand there shivering waiting for it to heat up and it seems to take forever. Or maybe it’s just you. Maybe you’re last in line and the rest of your family has enjoyed a nice hot …
