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water damage and flooding inside home caused by kitec pipe failure

Kitec Plumbing Exposed

Marketed as a cost-effective and durable solution, Kitec plumbing has, instead, become infamous for its premature failure, leading to costly water damage for unsuspecting homeowners.

Understanding Grinder Pumps in Central Texas

Table of contents What is a Grinder Pump and How Does it Work? Why Central Texas Needs Grinder Pumps Signs Your Grinder Pump Needs Attention Maintenance Tips for Grinder Pumps…

4 Effective Strategies to Prevent and Minimize Hard Water Damage

Table of contents What is Hard Water and What Does it Do? Strategy 1: Water Softening Solutions Strategy 2: Cleaning and Maintenance Regimes Strategy 3: Installing Water Filters Strategy 4:…

DIY vs. Professional Leak Detection: Pros and Cons of Hiring a Professional vs. Doing it Yourself

Table of contents DIY Leak Detection Professional Leak Detection Factors to Consider When Deciding Between DIY and Professional Leak Detection Best Practices for DIY Leak Detection Selecting Professional Leak Detection…

Is a Hybrid Water Heater Right for Your Home?

What is a Hybrid Water Heater? Contrary to what the term ‘hybrid’ might suggest, a hybrid water heater, also known as a heat pump water heater, does not combine gas…

wrapped hose bib with a hose bib cover and pipe insulation in preparation of winter freezing temperatures

Fight the Freeze! Plumbing for the Winter Weather

Table of Contents Plumbing Risks in a Freeze How to Prepare Your Plumbing for Freeze Frozen Pipes and Freezing Temperatures – now what? After the winter freeze of 2021 and…

plumber replacing wax ring on toilet drain.

Drain Cleaning Tips & Benefits

Drain clogs are something that every house or business has to handle at some point in the life of the building, especially if the building is commercial. Your plumbing system…

Water Heater Maintenance Tips and Tricks

San Antonio has Hard Water San Antonio has the joy of having the San Antonio River running directly through town. San Antonio is also unique for its water and natural…

What is a Pressure Reducing Valve? PRV 101

Pressure Reducing Valves, abbreviated as PRV, are valves that decrease incoming water pressure into your home. Although high water pressure is often seen as a positive, most homes should have…

hydro jetter with plumber from Reliant Plumbing

Leak Detection: Discover Leaks Faster Save $$

Leak detection is one of the best ways to catch a plumbing emergency before it occurs. The leak may start out small, but overtime can cause serious damage. We have…

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5 Tips for a Healthy Garbage Disposal and Pipes

1. Keep Toilets Clear of Debris Check on your toilets before family comes over. Your plumbing will take on more than you may think. You can’t predict for everyone, but…

Acequia Espada aqueduct surrounded by local San Antonio vegetation. The acequia is full of water.

San Antonio Water Quality

San Antonio is known for the scenic Riverwalk and The Alamo, but did you know they are also unique for their water and natural gas systems? Today, the City of…

Sewer Maintenance and Repair Tips

Sewer Problem Fixes The best defense against sewer system problems is a good offense. Sewer systems are drains from inside the house. The drainage piping inside the house and the…

Why You Should Include Plumbing in your Spring Cleaning

It’s that time of the year again! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and spring is in the air. As we wave goodbye to winter and welcome the…

water softener with child drinking water on blue backdrop

What is in My Water?

Chances are, you learned in elementary school that water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. However, some heavy metals and other debris still show up in our water,…