Plumbing Tips & Advice

Water Heaters and Water Quality

Water Heaters and Water Quality Is Your Water Heater Causing Water Quality Problems? If you’ve noticed changes in the water coming out of your tap, such as unusual colors, tastes, or odors, your water heater might be the culprit. To determine if your water heater is the cause, consider the […]

Water Heater Safety Tips

Water Heater Safety Tips Ensuring Your Family’s Safety Modern water heaters are designed to be both efficient and reliable, equipped with numerous safety features to mitigate common hazards. Understanding these features and adhering to safety guidelines can help maintain the longevity of your water heater and ensure the safety of

Signs It’s Time For a New Water Heater

A traditional tank-style water heater typically has a lifespan of around 8-10 years. Depending on the usage and maintenance over that period, it might last significantly longer or require replacement much sooner. So, how do you know when it’s time for a new water heater? Here are some key signs

Under Sink Disposal Not Working? Here Are a Few Things to Check

Troubleshooting Your Under-Sink Disposal: What to Check Before Calling a Professional Experiencing issues with your under-sink garbage disposal can be frustrating and disruptive. Before you consider calling a professional, there are several checks you can perform to potentially resolve the problem yourself. Before we start, remember, safety first: never insert

Measuring How Much Hot Water Your Household Uses

Evaluating your household’s daily hot water usage is an important step to ensure you purchase the right size and type of water heater. An accurate assessment will ensure a consistent supply of hot water without incurring unnecessary energy costs or running out of hot water during peak demand. Here’s a

Home Plumbing Maintenance Checklist

keeping your plumbing system in top shape is essential for preventing costly repairs and conserving water. Most of the plumbing emergencies we see are caused by a simple lack of maintenance. By paying attention to the symptoms of potential problems and fixing the small problems immediately, you can keep your

When Should Pipes Be Replaced?

Understanding the Lifespan of Different Pipe Materials At MR Plumbing, we frequently encounter plumbing systems that have outlived their usefulness. In some cases serious water damage has occurred because early warning signs were ignored. This post will help you recognize the warning signs that could indicate it’s time to replace

Choosing a New Water Heater

A Step By Step Guide to Buying a New Water Heater We depend on our water heaters to provide reliable hot water whenever we need it, but they aren’t something we think about until they malfunction. If you’re in the market for a new water heater, this guide will help

Preventing Mold Caused By Plumbing Problems

Having mold and mildew growth inside the home can be detrimental to your health. Mold can cause allergies and a host of other conditions, including asthma, skin and eye irritation as well as upper respiratory irritation. Mold grows to unhealthy levels when tiny airborne spores land in damp or humid

Choosing the Best Garbage Disposal

Time to replace your old under sink garbage disposal? Choosing the right garbage disposal can make a world of difference in your kitchen’s functionality and efficiency. With so many models, brands, and features available, the selection can be overwhelming.  There are a number of factors to you’ll want to consider,

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