Last Updated on Monday, 19 December 2011 05:14 Written by admin Monday, 19 December 2011 05:13

In the kitchen:

• Avoid pouring fats or cooking oils down the drain because liquid fats solidify in the pipes and create clogs. Wipe congealed grease from pots.
• Never put hard-to-grind, stringy, fibrous waste into the garbage disposer (poultry skins, carrots, celery, pumpkin pulp or banana peels). The disposer can’t sufficiently grind these items and they will clog your sink drain.
• Run cold water down the drain for about 15 seconds before and after using the garbage disposer to flush waste down the main line.
• Turn on the disposer before adding food debris.
• Run the dishwasher and washing machine at night or at off times to conserve hot water and maintain adequate water pressure for your guests.

In the bathroom:

• Plan ahead, spread out showers throughout the day; wait 10 minutes between showers rather than taking one right after another.
• Turn up the water heater slightly to retain hot water. To avoid scalding, do not exceed 125°F.
• If shower pressure is weak, pour a cup of vinegar into a plastic bag, place it over the shower head, and soak. Use a twist tie to hold it in place overnight. In the morning, remove the bag and use an old toothbrush to gently scrub off the mineral deposits to help restore water flow.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 04:57 Written by admin Wednesday, 13 April 2011 04:57

You will need a flashlight and screwdriver.

Locate the discharge pipe, on the outside of your home. The discharge pipe directs the water from the sump pump to the outside of the house. Make sure the pipe is not broken or clogged in anyway. Also make sure to remove debris or anything else that could prohibit the flow of water.

Find the sump pump. The pump is usually located by on exterior wall in the basement or in a storage/mechanical room. Look for a round, usually black, plastic lid. Remove the lid and inspect the sump pump pit, make sure there is nothing that could get caught in the pump of the discharge line. (Some sump pump lids will need to be removed with a screw driver) Remove anything that could potential cause your pump to stop working.

Next you want to make sure the pump is in proper working condition. Get a bucket of water and slowly pour the water into the pit. Once the water reaches the level of the float switch it should turn on and start pumping water. (You can also activate the pump by pushing up on the float switch.) If the pump does not turn on make sure the float switch is not jammed or prohibited in any way.

If your pump is not working properly give us a call and we will check out your pump for free.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 February 2011 06:27 Written by admin Thursday, 17 February 2011 05:28