Posted on 12/7/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Freezing temperatures and holiday celebrations are notorious for causing household plumbing emergencies. In fact, for many plumbing companies, winter is the busiest season of the year. Fortunately, a little proactive maintenance is usually all it takes to prevent plumbing emergencies entirely.
Posted on 11/23/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
A malfunctioning toilet will display several signs that indicate the need for repairs. Click to learn what you should look for to determine if your household toilets require professional repairs.
Posted on 11/16/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Though wintertime humidity levels in the Twin Cities are relatively high, those levels don’t necessarily translate the air inside your home. Because you likely run your furnace or heat pump continually throughout winter, your indoor air can dry out in a hurry. And when it does, you may experience dry skin, chapped lips, sinus dehydration, and multiple other health issues.
Posted on 10/26/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Cold weather is on its way in Central Wisconsin, which means now is the time to start preparing your home for freezing weather. One of the most important things you’ll need to do to prepare your home properly is to get your plumbing system ready to handle the freezing cold. The experts at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating share a few helpful tips for preparing your pipes below.
Posted on 10/19/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Some of the most common plumbing problems out there are leaky pipes and appliances. Unfortunately, though, many homeowners aren’t aware of these leaks until they grow severe enough to cause damage. At Steve’s Plumbing & Heating, we get it: Your household plumbing system probably isn’t on your mind very often. However, that doesn’t mean you should ignore it altogether.
Posted on 10/12/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Like any major household appliance, your furnace isn’t designed to last forever. On average, a typical furnace has a lifespan of around 15-20 years, after which it no longer provides efficient heating for your home. While there’s no way to know your furnace’s definitive expiration date in advance, there are several signs of impending failure you can keep an eye out. The experts at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating explain four of the most common signs below.
Posted on 9/14/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
If you’re like most people, you take your water heater for granted — until it develops a problem, that is. At Steve’s Plumbing & Heating, we understand it’s easy to let an out-of-sight tank fall to the back of your mind, but the minute that tank starts acting up? You definitely notice.
Posted on 7/6/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Your household plumbing system requires routine maintenance and cleaning, and if you neglect it, you’ll pay the price in plumbing problems. At Steve’s Plumbing & Heating, we know a little bit of routine drain maintenance can go a long way toward keeping your plumbing in good health. To help you keep your plumbing in top form, we’ve outlined five drain maintenance actions no homeowner can afford to neglect.
Posted on 3/9/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
When your plumbing acts up, it can be tempting to attempt a do-it-yourself fix. But, unless you’re trained in plumbing repair, trying to remedy the problem yourself is almost never a good idea. At Steve’s Plumbing & Heating, we know many homeowners attempt their own repairs to save both money and time, but unfortunately, many of those repairs end in disaster. If you’ve been scouring YouTube for fixes of your own, keep these X DIY plumbing repair dangers in mind. You might just end up saving yourself both time and money — that’s what you’re going for after all, right?
Posted on 2/24/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Frozen pipes can cause catastrophic damage to your home if left unattended and unrepaired, so unless you love the idea of water damage remediation, prompt plumbing repair is critical. At Steve’s Plumbing & Heating, we know our central Wisconsin winter weather can be hazardous for your home’s plumbing. That said, we also know that with prompt attention, the majority of winter plumbing problems can be easily resolved. If you believe your pipes are leaking as a result of freezing weather, clogs, or age-related deterioration, immediate, professional attention to the matter could save you thousands of dollars in home repairs. Here’s why: