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In the event of a natural disaster such as flooding, your sump pumps must be ready to take charge and prevent further damage. The functioning of a sump pump is simple; it collects all the flood water into the basin under the basement. The sump pump is installed to ensure that the flood water is prevented from getting to the foundation and cause a damage.

Since flooding cannot be predicted, that means the sump pump must always be in top shape all year round. Maintenance must be regularly carried out by our professionals to ensure it functions as needed.

Common Issues with Sump Pumps

1. Blocked Discharge Line

You cannot know the discharge line of your sump pump is blocked until flooding occurs. To prevent this occurrence, a maintenance by a professional is pertinent.

2. Incorrect Installation

Not every sump pumps is installed correctly. When there are issues with installation, the functioning will be faulty also. A professional must look into the sump pump to be sure that it is correctly installed.

3. Wrong Size

The sump pump size must be determined by the size of your structure from the ground floor. You must be sure that the sump pump is neither too big nor too small for your building.

4. Loss of Power

When there’s a natural disaster the power supply might be affected and this prevents the sump pump from working. Call on our professionals in recommending alternative and back-up power for your sump pumps.

You don’t have to wait till when flooding occurs before you look into your sump pumps. Our professionals are just a call away from you. They are ready to help avert a structural damage to your property.

With your ever-reliable water heater, you shower with hot water, wash your dishes and even do the laundry. This makes water heater an important part of our everyday life, so, when it develops an issue, it calls for immediate attention. Water heaters can be a gas or an electricity water heater. Irrespective of the type of water heater you have in your home, the following parts are common to the two types.

Parts of Water Heaters and their Purposes

• Anode Rod prevents water heater from rusting.
• Thermostat is used to adjust and maintain the temperature in the tank. For gas water heater, it part of the gas valve but the electric water heater has two thermostats, the upper and the lower thermostat.
• Temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve relieves the pressure build-up by your water heater.
• Dip Tube directs cold water to the bottom of the water heater tank.
• Drain valve flushes the tank to drain the hot water heater.

Common Issues with Water Heaters

1. Water Leaks

Water leaking from your water heater might be due to loose drain valves or leaky pipes. Check if the drain valve is loose and tighten it. You can then check if your T&P valve is not damaged, if it is, it needs to be replaced. You may tighten the drain valve by yourself but contact a professional to replace a defective T&P valve.

2. Smelly or Discolored Water

Good water is said to be colorless and odorless but what happens when your hot water is smelly and/or colored. Bad odor might be coming directly from the water source or it could because the anode rod is rusty. Rusty anode rod can make water smell or discolor. The minerals in the water might also be the cause of the discoloring. Flush the hot water tank or call a plumber to replace a defective anode rod.

3. Temperature Issue

Issues with water heater temperature might be because your water heater is not hot at all, it is not hot enough or it is too hot. If the water from your gas water heater is not hot at all, adjust the pilot light setting. Check the electricity connection to the water heater for electric water heater. A broken dip tube might make the water not to heat properly and the thermostat issue might be the cause of a water heater producing scalding hot water. Call a professional to replace your dip tube.

4. Noisy Heater

The noise your water heater makes will determine what its problem is and how to tackle it. If your water heater is making a gurgling sound, the solution is to drain the tank and clean out the sludge or sediment. You can do this yourself. A water heater that makes a heating noise is dangerous and requires the attention of a professional immediately.

Carrying out a repair of hot water requires some levels of finesse and expertise, which only a professional plumber can deliver. Get in touch with us today and safe yourself precious time and money.

Bathtubs and showers are made not only to keep you clean but also relaxing. Now imagine if you have to put up with a clogged bathtub or a shower that drips slowly. Drains and leaks are the two most common problems of showers and bathtubs, but other plumbing issues can be equally annoying.

Showers and Tubs parts

• Faucet- there are two forms of faucet, there is a cartridge faucet and a compression faucet. You should know the type of faucet you have to be able to troubleshoot it.
• Tub spout- this directs water into the tub.
• Drains- carry waste water out from the tub and keep the water from overflowing
• Diverter- takes the water from the pipe to the showerhead

Common Issues with Showers and Tubs

1. Drain Issues

Items like hair, soap and even mineral deposits from hard water could block the free flow of water down the drain. The solution to this can be as simple as pouring hot water into the drain, using vinegar or a plunger to unclog the drain. If your water still does not flow, contact a plumber.

2. Low water Pressure

Water running slowly from your showerhead could be as a result of lime scale buildup. The solution to this is to use a descaling solution or replace the showerhead. Contact a professional for a suitable showerhead replacement.

3. Leaky Showerheads and Tubs

If your showerheads and tubs are consistently wet even when you are not using them, then you have a problem common to most showers and tubs- leaking. A cracked or rusty gasket can bring about a leak with your tub while the water supply valve and the washers may need replacement in your showerheads. 

4. Leaky Faucet

A leaky faucet might be as a result of faulty rubber washers, seals or gaskets in the valve compartment. If any of this is defective, you can easily replace it on your own or call a plumber to replace the whole faucet.

Proper maintenance of the showers and tubs keep it in excellent condition but no matter how careful you are, some parts of these fixtures are going to develop faults at some point. Some of these you could simply rectify on your own but to prevent bigger problems, you need a plumber for others.

Kohler in North Dakota

If a brand is worthy of being the principal partner of the biggest club in England, Manchester United, be rest assured that you are in safe hands. Kohler is one of the few manufacturers of bathroom and kitchen fittings that gives you a magnificent level of peace of mind.

Kohler ranks high in terms of design and performance, the brand continues to launch dazzling product that are stylish and highly efficient. The extensive collection of Kohler products will “feel at home at any home” and these items are also applicable for commercial use as well.

Instead of waste, Kohler saw possibility and the brand has advanced its course towards manufacturing ecological and conservative plumbing fixtures that will make life easy.