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Clogged drains can happen in the best-managed households. So it is a good idea to know the best ways to unclog a drain. It is also a good idea for the home owner to know and practice good prevention methods, so that the clog never forms in the first place. Most ordinary drain clogs can be cleared by the home owner or resident, without intervention by a professional plumber. But if you do meet a clog that you can’t clear, you can always call your local plumbing professional to pitch in.

What is the best way to find your septic tank? Are the services of a plumbing professional required? No, you don’t always need a plumber, and the method can be as simple as poking around with a length of steel rod.

The simplest technique would be to listen to Erma Bombeck, that retro source of humor who tells us “the grass is always greener over the septic tank”. Just take a look outside. Do you see a rectangle of greener grass, several feet by several feet? You may have located your septic tank. But if you don’t have grass, or all of your grass is lush and green, are you out of luck? No, there are other ways to find the septic tank.

If your home methods don’t work, it is time to call a professional. A plumbing and septic professional can find that tank for you. Your local plumber is the person to call.

No doubt, if you wake up in the middle of the night and your house is cold, you know that you have a heating system problem.  Emergency heating repairs are a challenge and they often show up at the worst possible time!  There are some basic things you can do at home to troubleshoot your furnace but nearly every time you may be required to contact a licensed heating contractor.

There are some things you should do before contacting a heating contractor in to look at your furnace

• Check your thermostat - Make sure that someone in the home or office has not inadvertently turned down the thermostat;
• Check your pilot – For oil and gas heaters, check your pilot and make sure it is still lit.  If you are uncertain as to how to do this, contact a heating contractor;
• Switches – If you have a switch that controls your furnace (typically looks like a light switch) check and make sure it’s turned on.

There are many things that can cause issues with your heating system.  Before you contact a licensed heating contractor to your home or your office, make sure that you are not overlooking a simple problem that you could easily fix yourself.

One of the common questions that we’re asked all the time is if tankless water heaters are really a good value.  So here are some answers to questions that we are asked about tankless water heaters.

Do tankless water heaters work? - Yes they do work very effectively.  Many people have changed to tankless water heaters because they are more efficient than a ‘tanked’ system.

Is there a difference between gas and electric? Yes, gas systems work better then electric systems as they provide more constant heat.

What about savings? When replacing a water heater with a tankless heater the cost will be a bit more.   An important note about this is that generally while they cost money and they typically last twice as long.  In addition to this, you will most likely save on your energy costs.

What about supply? You should get more hot water on demand provided that the tank is of the proper size.

Can I install it myself?  No, Tankless water heater are not DIY projects, you should always contact a reputable plumber with good references to install a tankless water heater.

Occasionally, we all may face a clogged drain emergency. A clogged drain may be anything from an annoyance to a disaster. Perhaps you can fix it yourself. But the situation may be beyond your control. Before you get to the point of calling a plumber, let’s discuss some preventions and cures that you can take care of yourself. If that fails, you can go ahead and call in a plumbing professional.