Keep Your Hot Water Flowing This Holiday Season

Keep Your Hot Water Flowing This Holiday Season

With the holidays fast approaching, it's important to check on your water heater before company comes over!  Whether it is a standard tank water heater, a tankless water heater or a hybrid heat pump water heater,  it will require some sort of maintenance to sustain optimal performance.  Scott English Plumbing specializes in water heater maintenance in Orange County, and proper flushing of units is very important.  We are in an area of the country that is notorious for hard water,...
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Common Summer Plumbing Problems You Should Watch Out For

Some plumbing problems are more common in the summer than at any other time of year. Here’s what you should be watching for this summer so you can keep your home working well all summer long.  Flooded Basements Sudden thunderstorms or downpours are more common in the summer than at other times of year. These can flood your basement and do a lot of damage quickly. If you don’t have a sump pump, consider installing one. If you do have...
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Need A New Water Heater? Consider Your Options

Many people are looking for ways to improve their homes efficiency and performance when they replace large fixtures such as water heaters.  Today there are many options that allow you to improve efficiency and provide better overall performance.  Here are some quick tips to consider when it’s time to replace your water heater. What’s The Best Water Heater Size?  Curious about different water heater sizes, and which is right for you? Let us break it down a bit for you:...
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Leaky Water Heater?

Water heater emergencies are never fun, and they never happen when it’s convenient. However, if you have a leaking water heater, there are a few things you can do. Turn Off the Water When you notice your leaking water heater, turn off the water supply to it. Even if the problem turns out to be small, this is a great first step because it protects your home from potential water damage. Most water heaters have a dedicated shutoff valve. Look...
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Fixing a Clogged Drain When Drano isn’t Enough

Your drain is clogged, so you did what many homeowners do: you reached for the Drano. Most of the time, that will solve your problem. However, when Drano won’t go down the drain, you need to find another option to remove your stubborn clog. You can call the experienced plumbers at Scott English for drain cleaning in Orange County, or you can try a couple of other options first.  No matter what you try, remember that we are here for...
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