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When you have a plumber come to your home to inspect or repair your plumbing, he learns a great deal more about your bathroom habits than you might imagine. What might that include? For starters, he’ll instantly be able to tell what kind of showers you take, based on the presence or lack of mold and mildew in your bathroom. Beyond that, there are a few more things a plumber can determine just by taking a peek in your drains. Curious what they are? Our team at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating explains below.

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Are you gearing up for spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your air conditioner! Many homeowners don’t realize they should inspect and clean their air conditioners before cranking them up in late spring. Unfortunately, neglecting this simple maintenance action can age your HVAC system far faster than you’d like to believe. If you’re not sure how to go about taking care of your air conditioner this spring, our team at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating breaks down the process below.

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Many plumbing problems are highly evident due to the telltale signs they produce. There are, however, several less obvious plumbing issues that never make a peep. And, if your plumbing system is suffering from one of the more sneaky signs of failure, you may have a water disaster on the horizon.

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Practicing proper drain maintenance can help you avoid unexpected plumbing disasters. The experts at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating in central Wisconsin detail simple tips to keep your pipes in great condition.

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Sump pumps. If you own a home that has one, chances are that you've at least heard that term bantered around before. It's also likely, though, that you haven't had many interactions with it or even thought about it since you bought your home.

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Your home’s insulation might protect the walls, but it’s susceptible to moisture damage. Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners don’t think about their insulation until it’s too late. But drips and leaks—when left unchecked—can cause a lot of damage. Below, we’re covering the best ways to protect your insulation, from the ground up.

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Energy is a necessity, and it shouldn’t be wasted. You might not realize your utility bill’s steady increase before it’s too late. In many cases, the water heater can be blamed. If you’re dealing with a high gas, electric or water bill—watch out. Your water heater might be behind the efficiency problem. Check out these cost-saving water heater tricks:

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Your water heater is an example of one of the many household appliances that you don't really think about until something goes wrong with it. Think about how often you rely on this often-hidden household necessity, though. From your morning shower and preparing dinner to making sure that your kids are clean before they go to bed and knocking out the dinner dishes before you turn in the night, your water heater is an appliance whose longevity can be extended by instituting a few maintenance tips.

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When it comes to a running toilet, many homeowners ignore it. They consider it a little problem they’ll get to eventually. However, a running toilet is a costly problem that should never be ignored. If you have a leaky toilet, then there are real cost to you each month and real cost to the environment each day.

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Damage to the main sewer line can be a costly problem. In addition to getting the repair, you have to contend with restoring your lawn once the repair is finished. If the trench passed underneath your driveway, then you’ll have to install new concrete in addition to new sod. Fortunately, there is another way to make repairs to your main sewer line. In fact, many homeowners would say it’s a better way; it’s trenchless sewer repair.

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