Modern plumbing systems are truly a wonder. You get hot and cold water on demand and waste flows away. However, plumbing systems do break down on occasion. Knowing a few plumbing maintenance tips can keep your water and waste flowing as it should.

Do you have a clogged drain? Is there a pipe leaking? Then you need a plumber. While you may be able to fix some minor problems on your own, there are certain benefits of hiring a professional plumber that cannot be ignored.

Is your home's storage tank water heater pretty old? Have you had to repair it more than once in recent years? If so, it may be time to consider a new water heater. But before you go out and buy another storage tank water heater, learn the basics about tankless water heating.

Plumbing is a part of your home you likely take for granted. You turn the water on for your shower or coffee each morning, and you expect it to flow cleanly out of the faucet or tap. But like any other system in your home, plumbing can wear out, so it's important to be able to spot signs that it's time for a plumbing upgrade

Are foul smells emanating from the basement? Sump pump odors are telling you something’s wrong. A sump pump is an essential safeguard against flooding from interior or external sources. Situated in a covered basin in the floor, the pump may be activated by groundwater rising up from below the foundation, by an inundation due to a ruptured pipe in the house above or  floodwater entering from outdoors.

Troubleshooting low water pressure is a DIY-friendly process that may help you resolve the problem yourself or simply describe it more accurately when you consult a professional plumber. Low water pressure usually doesn’t become an issue until household pressure drops below about 40 psi. At that point, symptoms such as long fill times for washing machines and toilet tanks, and weak shower function become very noticeable.

If the dropping temperatures are any indication, your Massachusetts home is probably beginning to get cold right about now. If you want to stay safe, save money and prevent problems, you suggest that you follow some of our favorite winter home protection tips:

If you haven’t thought of water heater maintenance lately, the fall season is a good time to tend to this valuable, yet often forgotten home appliance. Read on to learn maintenance tasks you can perform, and which tasks you may want to ask your plumbing professional to handle during fall home maintenance.

Heating water is expensive. It is always going to use a lot of energy to heat the water in your home. However, there are some systems that can make this process much more efficient.

Using tankless water heaters is an option for those who would like to see a little more savings on your energy bill. In order to understand why, we have to look at how the typical storage water heater works.

Water heaters are a necessity of modern living, but if you reside in tight quarters, you know that installing a traditional hot water heating tank is simply not the way to make the best possible use of your limited space. You need to consider options that are specially designed for high performance in tight spaces.