Pipeworks Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘LeRoy’

The Dos and Don’ts of Garbage Disposals

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

Garbage disposals–where would we be without them? They’re perhaps one of the most underrated technological advancements of the past century, and we’re constantly surprised by how many customers are reminded that they even exist. They’re powerful systems that help make your home more efficient and easier to use, all with just a minimal amount of electricity that you’d barely notice the impact on your energy bill.

That being said, since garbage disposals are making a bit of a comeback in younger, more efficiently-minded homeowners, we’d like to touch base on some of the “dos” and “don’ts” of garbage disposals in Leroy, IL. Specifically, we need to talk about the relevant safety measures to keep in mind while also talking about the materials that are meant to be flushed down the disposal.

Don’t worry, we promise that after this blog post, you’ll know everything you need to for your very own garbage disposal installation!

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Is it Time for a New Water Heater?

Monday, October 8th, 2018

tank-water-heaterWater heaters can have pretty long lifespans, if they’re properly cared for. Unfortunately, no amount of care or maintenance will keep your water heater running forever. And if it does, call us, would you? We’d be really interested to see that. Anyway, sooner or later you’re going to need a new water heater. When that happens, it’s a good idea to be able to tell when it’s time to schedule a water heater replacement appointment. You don’t want to find out that your water heater is dead when you run out of hot water in the middle of a shower, do you? The following are some of the more common signs that it’s time to replace your water heater as soon as possible.

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