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 […]
3 Things That Should Never Go Down the Drain
Some people treat their household drains like black holes, as if everything poured into them will simply disappear. But the truth is that certain things should never go down the drain. Some are toxic, and others can lead to clogs. 1. Cleaners “Water treatment facilities can remove a lot of contaminants, but plenty of dangerous […]
All About Slab Leaks
Slab leaks are fairly common here in the Indianapolis area. A slab leak — also known as a foundation leak — is a break, crack or pinhole leak in the pipes located beneath a home’s slab. It causes water to flood into and beneath a house’s foundation. If your home doesn’t have a basement or […]
3 Reasons to Avoid DIY Drain Cleaning
Drain cleaning is no simple task. You can try using a plunger or commercial drain cleaning products, but neither is guaranteed to work. In fact, you could end up damaging your pipes. Let’s take a closer look at why you should avoid do-it-yourself (DIY) drain cleaning: 1. It’s ineffective You might be able to remove […]