Expert Tips
HOW TO PREVENT PROBLEMS WITH YOUR KITCHEN PLUMBING
The plumbing in your kitchen receives the most stress of any room in the house: large amounts of food product go down the drains every day, and there are multiple water inlets to handles various tasks. You can expect to encounter occasional repair needs for your kitchen’s plumbing, and when you do you should contact BZ … [Read More]
HOW DOES HYDRO JETTING WORK?
If you’ve experienced clogs in your plumbing system, you may have heard the term “hydro jetting” mentioned as a possible solution. The process is highly effective, though it takes professional training and equipment to properly work. Here in Westwood, hydro jetting can be applied to a wide variety of clogs and back-ups. But how does … [Read More]
TANKED VS. TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
When most people think of water heaters, they think of the traditional tanked models that sit in the garage or basement. They heat the water in a large tank which sits idle until you’re ready to use it. You may not know, however, that those aren’t the only types of water heaters available. Tankless models … [Read More]
WHY YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL LEAK DETECTION
Leaks: the Great Enemy of All Plumbing. Even a minute leak, no larger than a pinhole, can cause immense damage to a home and waste a few hundred gallons of water a year. But these are not the worst aspects of leaks. The major problem leaks present is… finding them in the first place. When … [Read More]
3 PLUMBING PROBLEMS TO WATCH FOR AFTER A RAINSTORM
Heavy rainfalls can strike throughout the spring, and the summer might have its occasional downpour as well. Even though the roof of a home will keep you dry during a rainstorm, it won’t necessarily protect the plumbing. Heavy rain places stress on drainage systems and pipes, and you may discover your plumbing plagued with problems … [Read More]
GURGLING DRAINS: SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?
You run water down the drain of a kitchen or bathroom sink. Soon afterwards, when you should hear nothing from the drainpipe, up comes an odd gurgling noise, like bubbles rising through liquid. The sound is a bit unusual… but is it a reason to feel concerned? Yes, most of the time it is. And … [Read More]