Category: Plumbing
What to Do If You Think You Have a Leaking Pipe
Discovering a potential pipe leak in your home can be a massive headache. A leaking or broken pipe, if not handled quickly, can lead to water damage, increased utility bills, and even structural issues. While it’s always best to enlist the help of a professional plumber for pipe leak repair, there are several steps you
What to do if you have a gas leak
Gas leaks are one of the worst things that can happen to your plumbing! A lot of people think that plumbers only work with water, but that’s not true. Repairing and installing gas lines are important aspects of most plumbers’ work. They’re quite similar, but a gas leak is significantly more dangerous and an emergency
Why are Frozen Pipes so Bad and How Can You Prevent Them?
We are just getting into the swing of the winter season. At Essig, that means furnaces and frozen pipes are on our minds! We have other blogs about winter HVAC tips on our site, but today we wanted to focus on frozen pipes. Why are they so bad and how can the typical homeowner prevent
Sink Style Guide
Whether you’re considering a renovation or building out a new bathroom, one vital detail is the style of your sink faucet. This goes for your kitchen and your bathroom. You’ll be using the faucet every day, so it needs to function well and fit in with the style of your home. There are more options
How to Avoid Commercial Plumbing Issues
A plumbing issue can cause significant problems in a commercial setting. Your company can have a sewage-disposal issue, and you might have to suspend operations to fix a broken fixture. If your company is closed for several hours, your business may lose thousands of dollars. At Essig Plumbing & Heating, we care about local businesses
Why is My Plumbing Making So Much Noise?
We’ve all been there — sitting at home and suddenly hearing bangs, clinks and cracks coming from our homes. But what are these things that go bump in the night and should you be worried? Let’s start by saying, they probably aren’t your late Aunt Sally. The good news is that most of these noises
Summer Checklist for Your AC and Plumbing System
Picture this: Waking up from a rested sleep only to step into an ice-cold shower, BRRRR! How about looking forward to relaxing in a cool, air conditioned home after a long day of work, only to walk into what feels like a greenhouse. If these scenarios make you cringe, we don’t blame you! Backyard BBQs,
Five Common Problems That Well Pump Owners Experience
If you get your water from a well on your property, it saves you a considerable amount of money when compared to getting it from the municipal water supply. After all, you can consume as much water as you like without it costing you anything. However, what you do need to take into account is the condition
How to Protect Your Water Quality During the Fall and Winter Seasons
Water quality is as important as the water we need to drink. If the quality of our water is not good, we will not drink it, and thus become dehydrated. With the colder seasons approaching, you should be prepared for anything that could potentially affect your home. You’ve probably made sure that your heating system
6 Tips to Maintaining Clog-Free Toilets
Maintaining clog-free toilets is not always easy and chances are you have unclogged a toilet on multiple occasions, maybe at rather inopportune moments. In addition to the mess, a toilet that clogs or overflows frequently can cause lasting damage to floor coverings, sub-floors, plumbing infrastructure and even the ceiling below. In addition, any moisture that
