Entries by John Drenkhahn

Bathroom Water Conservation

Bathroom Water Conservation — Tips Can Help Save On Your Bills While Saving Your Planet Water Conservation: In today’s eco-friendly world that we live in, it seems we’re always searching for ways to conserve better. This line of thinking certainly holds true regarding different products, methods, and practices used for plumbing purposes. Consequently, there are many […]

10 Things You Should Never Flush Down Your Toilet:

Baby wipes and flushable wipes Cat litter Condoms Cotton swabs Diapers Facial tissue Feminine hygiene products Food waste Hard objects paper towels You should never flush facial cleaning wipes, condoms, diapers, cotton swabs, paper towels, or cat poop down the toilet. All these mentioned items can clog your pipes and cause serious plumbing problems. Additionally, […]

Replace your water heater

When will you know it’s time to replace your water heater? So, did you know that the water heater is one of the essential appliances in your home, providing hot water for everything from cooking and cleaning to bathing and laundry? But like all appliances, it has a limited lifespan and will eventually need to […]

Plumbing Trends

Plumbing trends in the plumbing industry is constantly evolving, and new trends are always emerging. Here are a few of the latest trends in plumbing: There are many trends shaping the plumbing industry today. One of the most significant is the increasing focus on water conservation. This is driven both by regulatory changes and by […]

Plumbing Hacks

Plumbing hacks are a dime a dozen. But which ones are actually useful? And which ones are just plain old wives’ tales? Let’s look at some of the most popular plumbing hacks and see if they stand up to scrutiny. 1. Use WD-40 to loosen a stuck faucet handle If you’ve ever had a stuck […]

Tankless water heaters, the next generation of comfort

I love tankless water heaters! There, I’ve said it. Now, I’d like to tell you why. This article will demonstrate the benefits of getting a tankless heater instead of a traditional storage-type unit. The energy used by all kinds of electric heaters is relatively well studied and documented in the scientific literature, so I’ll stick […]