Low water pressure is a common and frustrating plumbing problem, especially in the kitchen, where the sink is used all day long. However, some causes of low water pressure can be easily identified and fixed on by yourself without hiring a plumber. Read on for a step-by-step overview of troubleshooting low water pressure in your […]
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How to Inspect Your Sprinkler System for Spring
With spring comes the season for lawn and garden care. For many of us, this includes getting the sprinkler system back in proper working order after a long winter’s nap. In this article, we’ll outline ten steps to help you complete this important annual ritual. Please contact a sprinkler repair expert in your area if […]
How Cold Is Too Cold for Sprinklers?
Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, you might be wondering when it’s time to start cultivating your lawn again. While you may be eager to get your lawn back to its pristine green state, it is important to remember that temperatures at and below 32 degrees Fahrenheit put your sprinkler system […]
Trouble Shooting Garbage Disposal Problems
When your garbage disposal works, it makes your life easier every single day, especially when it comes to doing your dishes. When it stops working, though, it can negatively affect every waking second of your day. Suddenly, you have to deal with constant smells, backed up sinks, and kitchen scraps where they shouldn’t be. Doing […]
What Do You Do If Your Tap Has Rusty Water?
There’s nothing quite as refreshing as sipping on a glass of crystal clear water. When you turn your tap, that’s what you expect to get, so it can be very off-putting to instead get a glass full of a colored cloudy liquid speckled with particulates. If you’ve experienced this, you might be dealing with rusty […]
What Is the Difference Between a Boiler and a Furnace
What Is the Difference Between a Boiler and a Furnace? Since it’s something you rarely have to consider, you might not be immediately clear about the differences between a boiler and a furnace. Most of the time, that’s okay because you don’t need to. However, in the instances that you do need this knowledge, namely […]
Winterizing Your Home Plumbing and Sprinkler Systems
When the temperature drops, people can put on some extra layers and cozy up under some blankets to keep warm, but this isn’t possible for your plumbing and sprinkler system. As the winter approaches, it is important to ensure that your plumbing and sprinkler system are ready for the cold weather since they are usually […]
What Causes Low Water Pressure In Your Kitchen?
Have you ever turned on the faucet in your kitchen and found the water pressure lacking? If so, that lack of water pressure could have negative consequences on your laundry, washing, and the overall operations of your bathroom fixtures. To understand why your water pressure is lacking, it’s important to do some research. Our experts […]
What Is a Sump Pump?
While you have probably heard of sump pumps, you may not be exactly sure what they are or what they are used for. By the time you actually need to invest in your own, they can seem intimidating to figure out. Never fear! The HEB Plumbing & Sprinkler team has put together this primer to […]
Traditional Water Heater vs Tankless Water Heater
Hopefully, you only have to think about what kind of water heater you want to install occasionally. However, when you do have to think about replacing or installing a new water heater, you want to make sure you make the right choice the first time. Otherwise, the wrong choice could make you feel like you’ve […]