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Dishwashers need little regular maintenance in order to do their job. However, there are a few things you can do that can extend your dishwasher’s service life. The following tips will help you care for your appliance and keep it running efficiently. Scrape Food Off Before Loading New dishwashers don’t require you to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, but they still do require that you scrape the food off using a rubber food scraper. Failure to get the big chunks of food off of the dishes can result in clogs, reduced efficiency, and a shortened service […]
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Bidets have long been popular in Europe and Japan, but bidet sales have never quite taken off in American markets…until now. U.S. News and World Reports that Toto has increased sales of its Washlet bidet seats each year by double digits for the last five years, and Toto isn’t the only company trying to expand the market for bidets. Treehugger.com recently reported that Brondell’s $30,000 Kickstarter campaign raised over $159,000 for a campaign to market the Swash 1400. Still, bidets are an unknown item in many American households. At Terry’s Plumbing, we expect people who follow plumbing trends will have […]
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2017 is almost here, so now is the time to start thinking about a bathroom remodel or update for the coming year. At Terry’s Plumbing, we have our finger on the pulse of modern bathroom interiors, because we do a lot of plumbing installations for bathroom remodels. In this post, we’ll cover some of the most exciting bathroom trends for the new year. Curbless Showers Aging in place continues to be important to many homeowners. Curbless showers are safer for seniors who can more easily trip over shower curbs when getting into and out of the shower. Curbless showers are […]
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The New Year is coming! If you haven’t made your resolutions yet, the staff at Terry’s Plumbing can give suggestions for keeping your plumbing in good shape for 2017. The following tips will help you maintain the pipes and plumbing-related appliances in your home. Ultimately, this advice can help you increase your home’s property value and keep your home in good condition. Prevent Clogs Preventing clogs in your pipes is easy! Using all natural household products you can keep your pipes clean and can prevent plumbing backups. To start, pour vinegar down the drains and leave the vinegar to sit […]
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Do you find the holidays stressful? So does your plumbing. The arrival of holiday guests means that the plumbing in your home will be used more often. Heavy use of your plumbing can cause problems like leaks, clogs and breakdowns. These issues can ruin your holidays, so we want you to be prepared and proactive. Following these tips can help you avoid plumbing problems this holiday season. Keep Your Drains Clear Slow drains can be a big problem when visitors come to your home. With extra people using your sinks and showers, slow drains can quickly become completely clogged. Clearing […]
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Like other things, the world of toilets is changing rapidly. While many homes still feature standard toilets that simply hold water and flush human waste down the pipes, toilets of the future are currently being developed. Some newly invented toilets feature mind-blowing innovations that could transform the world of bathrooms forever. Toilets that Turn Urine and Feces Into Other Things Climate change is a common concern among people in modern society, and as a result, sustainability is an important feature of many modern appliances and plumbing fixtures. Toilets are no exception. While many modern homes feature low-flow toilets that use […]
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Tankless water heaters are one of the latest inventions to become popular in modern homes. There are many benefits to these appliances. At Terry’s Plumbing, we’ve started seeing more of these heaters in homes around Pittsburgh. Knowing the advantages, disadvantages and the details of the way these appliances function can help you decide whether or not tankless water heaters are for you. All About Water Heaters (With and Without Tanks) To understand tankless water heaters, it helps to know how a traditional water heater works. A traditional water heater is a large tank designed to hold between 30 and 50 […]
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Your home’s pipes go through a lot in the winter. With the temperatures outside dropping below freezing on a regular basis, preparing your home’s plumbing for the coming season can help prevent water leaks, burst pipes and other problems. The following tips will help you prepare your pipes for this coming winter. Insulate Your Pipes Pipe insulation helps to shield your pipes from extreme low temperatures, and also helps your home operate more efficiently. Pipe insulation comes in self-adhesive tubes that can easily be cut down to the right size and attached to the pipes in your home. If you’re […]
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The rumors are true: the day after thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers. At Terry’s Plumbing, we spend the day after Thanksgiving unclogging drains in households all across Pittsburgh. Why Do So Many Plumbing Problems Occur at Thanksgiving? Too many people using the facilities. Often homeowners don’t realize their drains are slow until extra people start using the bathrooms, showers and sinks. House guests don’t realize there’s no garbage disposal. Sometimes house guests trying to help with cleanup make problems by putting food down the drain without realizing there’s no garbage disposal. People overload […]
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Smelly bathroom drains make life unpleasant for everyone, so fixing this problem will no doubt be a priority for you. Unfortunately, smells in bathrooms can come from a variety of sources, so finding the cause of your smell may be a challenge. Starting with the simplest fix and working your way up to more challenging solutions may be the best way to combat this problem. Check the P Traps Look under your bathroom sink. The pipe that runs from your sink drain into the floor or wall should be curved in an S shape. This curve is called the P […]
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