William Heinselman

How Affordable is Trenchless Pipe Lining Compared to Other Repairs?

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 8 2019

When it comes down to it, there’s really no easy way to deal with pipe damage, or worse, severe pipe failure. That said, you don’t necessarily need to drain tens of thousands of dollars on repairing your home’s pipe or sewer lines. With innovative trenchless technologies, digging, and the remedial landscaping that follows, is largely avoided. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing

The Best Water Efficient Faucets for Your Home

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 30 2019

In some of our previous articles, we’ve gone into depth on the most efficient water heaters and toilets currently on the market, which homeowners can install to reduce their monthly water bill and lower their environmental footprint. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

How to Unclog Your Roof Drain With Ease

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 22 2019

Properly installed roof drains protect your property from rain, melting snow, and other weather conditions Mother Nature sends in your direction. But like most installations, it requires regular maintenance to get the job done. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Technology

When and Why is Pipe Bursting Better than CIPP Lining?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 16 2019

Trenchless plumbing technology takes the headache out of fixing a problematic pipe. There’s no need to dig up large areas of your property, delving uncomfortably deep or maybe even under an object you don’t want to dig up. Read More

Water Filtration Process: How Do Water Filters Work?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 1 2019

On average, each person uses about 80-100 gallons of water a day. While many people don’t give the quality of their water much thought, the crisis in Flint, Michigan brought the issue of water contamination and filtration into the national headlines. According to one study, as many as 45 million Americans in any given year from between 1982 and 2015 may have been exposed to drinking water that did not meet the standards of the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Technology

Is My Water Safe to Drink In California? How to Check Drinking Water

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 11 2019

In 2012, the California legislature passed the Human Right to Water Act, which declared that all Californians had a right to “safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water.” Unfortunately, the law was relatively light on the details (and, more importantly, the funds) to ensure this would become a reality for our drinking water here in California. While the government continues to debate the issue, some 360,000 Californians remain with unsafe drinking water, and at least 6 million residents are being served by water providers found to be in violation of state standards at some point in the last six years. Read More

Sewer line replacement costs vary by method and materials

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

The Pros and Cons of Sewer Line Replacement Methods

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 16 2019

Piping gets old as time goes on— it’s only natural. A system that is used multiple times a day and has all kinds of material being sent through it is bound to age. Proper plumbing maintenance strategies can reduce how quickly your piping system ages, but it can also depend on the type of piping material your home or commercial building uses. Some pipe materials, like orangeburg and galvanized pipes, are no longer used and have become banned or obsolete. Read More

Topics: Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing

How to Remove the Air From Your Pipes

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 28 2019

Plumbing systems can make some very strange noises; it’s even used sometimes as a cheap scare in horror movies. The loud gurgling and prolonged vibrating noises are nothing to worry about! This is simply an indication that there is air caught in your water pipes. There are several reasons why there may be air in your pipes and sputtering out of your faucets. Some of the more common causes are: Read More

Topics: Water Heaters

Will My Water Heater Freeze When It's Cold Outside?

Posted by William Heinselman on Mar 11 2019

Unless you live in Florida, you more than likely deal with some intense cold weather during the winter. When those snowstorms start blowing in, that means all the heat in your house is turned up, especially for your water heater. The only thing worse than walking in cold weather is standing under water that feels like ice cubes— so your water heater is working overtime to keep you and your family warm when taking a shower or washing your hands. Read More

Topics: Water Heaters

How to Choose Which Water Heater You Should Buy

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 12 2019

Picture this: you wake up in the morning and decide to take a nice, hot shower. You turn on the shower to let the water heat up for a few seconds and then step in only to find that the water is FREEZING. You know there’s no way all the hot water could be used up, which points to one other possible situation: you need to buy a new water heater. Read More

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