Hard Water vs. Soft Water
What is hard water? Water becomes hard when it has a significant amount of minerals like calcium and magnesium. The U.S. Geological Survey measures hardness as soft, moderately hard, hard or very hard. The water in our area is known for being hard. Hard water can make simple tasks like showering and washing the dishes […]
What Causes Pipe Corrosion?
Have a pipe leak, but can’t figure out the cause? It could very well be due to pipe corrosion. But figuring out what’s causing the corrosion isn’t always so simple. Here are some of the factors that could cause pipe corrosion: 1. Low water pH Remember learning about the pH scale in high school science? […]
Money-Saving Water Heating Tips
These days, saving money is more important than ever. By making just a few small adjustments to your water heater and how you use it, you can slash energy costs! Follow these money-saving water heating tips, courtesy of the US Department of Energy: 1. Take shorter showers Save baths for special occasions, instead opting for […]
Drain Cleaning: Hydro Jet vs. Rooter
Believe it or not there are several ways to clean your drain. Many plumbers use the traditional rooting system, which simply doesn’t solve the problem like hydro jetting does. Here at Service Plus Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, we pride ourselves in using the latest technology to get the job done efficiently. For this reason we […]
3 Plumbing Projects to Leave to the Pros
Everyone’s an expert — until something goes wrong. While we at Service Plus Heating, Cooling & Plumbing certainly don’t condemn do-it-yoursrelf (DIY) projects, it’s important that you only take on tasks you can handle. Otherwise, you could end up with a bigger miss than you started with, including injury, damage to your pipes, and even […]
Water Heater Tips for Summer
It’s summertime, and hot water is probably the absolute last thing on your mind. However, with a few minor tweaks to your water heater, you can save money this season and year-round. Let’s take a look: Change the temperature. According to the US Department of Energy, turning your water heater’s temperature down to 120 degrees […]