How to Fix Broken Water Softeners

It's resolution time! Maybe you've made resolutions to eat healthier or hit the gym, but what about resolutions to keep your home in top shape? With our New Years plumbing resolutions, you can change your habits and stop plumbing problems before they start. Start these changes today! Use Drain Screens One of the largest contributors to pipe blockages is hair. While you might not shed as much hair as your dog does, you are still losing hair every day. Shed...

Your water heater is a serious investment for your home and most will last 7-10 years. Many homeowners forget that water heaters, like many other home appliances, need a little preventative maintenance to keep them running as long as possible. We'll go over a few easy to do water heater maintenance tasks that will extend the life of your water heater with the added bonus of keeping your unit running efficiently. Regularly Test Your Pressure Relief Valve to Extend the...

Here at Scott English Plumbing we know that drain clogs are bound to happen to us all at some point in time. To be fair clogs are not an uncommon occurrence. With that being said there are proactive steps that you can take in order to prevent a garbage disposal clog in your home. Before we begin, these are the most common causes of clogs in your disposal: Overwhelming your unit by feeding it garbage too quicklyNot running enough water...

Our plumbing experts at Scott English Plumbing know that a well maintained plumbing system is essential during the winter season. The last thing that anyone needs is plumbing issues during this time of year. Especially when planning to host any holiday parties at your home or business. Our holiday plumbing specialists know what it takes to keep your plumbing system at peak performance and we want to help. This holiday season we have decided to give our customers an early...

How I Keep That Smell Out Of My Dishwasher Automatic dishwashers are probably the single-greatest innovation ever conceived (as far as household chores are concerned). If you've ever had to wash dishes by hand, you already know what we mean. With all of the convenience that they offer, they will require a little maintenance to keep them running smoothly and efficiently. One common issue with dishwashers is a foul smell emanating after the dishes have dried. Let's look at a...