According to the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy), more American homeowners use natural gas to heat water than other fuel sources, with 40 percent of the population using electricity. A small percentage use heating oil or propane. Water heaters in the U.S. are typically ‘atmospheric natural gas’ or ‘electric resistance’. An electric water heater usually has an efficiency rating of 0.9, while a gas unit has a 0.6 rating. There’s good news because manufacturers are now bringing advanced water heaters onto the market which have a much high efficiency rating. If you use electricity for your...

Have you just survived a disaster caused by a blocked toilet? If so, you’ll never want that experience again! It’s now time to kick into preventative maintenance mode by making sure toilet clogs don’t happen in the first place. Here are a few simple rules to follow: Place a small garbage can next to the toilet. You won’t be tempted to throw things like wet wipes, diapers, heavy tissue or other items into the toilet. Use the garbage can instead. Line the garbage can with a plastic bag – the kind you get at the grocery store with handles....

From the very outset, Delta has strived to seek innovative solutions to help consumers use water wisely. Delta calls these ‘smart’ features, and they are found on many products that not only conserve water, but enhance the lives of people just like you. Let’s take a brief look at some cool faucet innovations. Multi-Flow: A toggle on the faucet wand increases its stream from the standard 1½ GPM (gallons per minute) to a much higher flow that fills the sink, pots, and other large containers quicker. An excellent water-efficient faucet for kitchens! See how it works by watching this...

We specialize in a host of plumbing jobs. Have you got a malfunctioning garbage disposal, a toilet that won’t stop running, a leaky faucet, or a clogged drain? We’ll fix it in a flash! Do you have a tricky re-piping project that needs to be tackled, or perhaps you need a new water heater? No problem! We can handle all plumbing jobs – big and small – including service, maintenance and repair of water softeners, water lines, sump pumps, showers, sinks, faucets, gas lines, water heaters, pipes, and more. We supply and install high-quality brands such as Delta, Gerber,...