Water Heaters
Tank vs Tankless: Which Water Heater Is Right for Your Home?
Choosing between a traditional tank and a tankless water heater comes down to your household's hot water demand, available space, and budget. A tank water heater stores and continuously reheats 30 to 50 gallons of water, making it a lower upfront cost option that's simple to install and repair. A tankless system heats water only as you use it, which means you never run out of hot water and you save on standby energy losses, though the upfront equipment and installation cost is higher.
For larger households running multiple showers and appliances at once, tankless is often worth the investment. For smaller households or tighter budgets, a reliable tank system from a brand like Rheem or A.O. Smith may be the more practical choice. Our water heater repair and tankless water heater pages break down each option in more detail.
Leak Detection
5 Signs You May Have a Hidden Slab Leak
A slab leak happens when a pipe under your home's foundation cracks or corrodes, and because it's hidden under concrete, it can go unnoticed for weeks. Watch for these signs: a water bill that climbs without any change in usage, warm spots on your flooring that shouldn't be warm, the sound of running water with every fixture off, low water pressure throughout the house, and damp or discolored flooring in one specific area.
Catching a slab leak early can mean the difference between a simple spot repair and a much larger repiping project. If any of these signs sound familiar, our leak detection and slab leak repair teams can pinpoint the issue without unnecessary digging.
Drain Care
How Often Should You Schedule Professional Drain Cleaning?
Most homes benefit from a professional drain cleaning or hydro jetting service every 1 to 2 years, even if nothing seems wrong yet. Grease, soap scum, hair, and mineral buildup accumulate slowly inside pipes, narrowing the space water can flow through long before you notice a slow drain. Homes with older cast iron or clay sewer lines, or properties with large trees near the main line, often benefit from more frequent checks due to root intrusion risk.
If you're already noticing gurgling sounds, slow drains in multiple fixtures, or recurring clogs, it's a sign to schedule service sooner rather than later. Learn more on our drain cleaning and hydro jetting pages.
Pipes & Repiping
Is It Time to Replace the Pipes in Your Older Home?
Homes built before 1970 often still have galvanized steel pipes, which corrode from the inside out over time. If you're seeing rusty or discolored water when you first turn on a faucet, noticing low water pressure throughout the house, or dealing with leaks at pipe joints more than once, it may be time to consider a full repipe rather than another one-off repair.
Modern materials like PEX and copper can last 40 to 50+ years with far less maintenance than old galvanized lines. Our repiping page walks through copper vs PEX in more detail, including what to expect during the process.
Toilets & Fixtures
Why Is My Toilet Running Constantly, and How Do I Fix It?
A running toilet is one of the most common plumbing complaints we hear, and it's almost always caused by one of three things: a worn flapper that no longer seals properly, a fill valve that won't shut off, or a float set too high so water keeps spilling into the overflow tube. Left unaddressed, a running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water a day.
Most of the time, this is an affordable, same-day fix once we know exactly which part has failed. If your toilet is older or constantly clogging on top of running, it may be a better long-term move to replace it entirely. Visit our toilet repair & installation page for more.
Garbage Disposals
My Garbage Disposal Is Humming But Won't Spin. What Now?
A garbage disposal that hums but doesn't spin almost always means the grinding plate is jammed, often by a small bone, fruit pit, or piece of utensil. The motor still has power, but it cannot turn. The most important first step is to turn the unit off right away. Letting it hum for an extended period can overheat and permanently damage the motor.
Once it's off, a flashlight check for visible obstructions and a manual turn of the flywheel from underneath can often clear the jam safely. If the humming continues after that, or if you notice leaks or a burnt smell, it's time to call a professional. See our garbage disposal page for the full breakdown of repair versus replacement.