A major water heater recall has been issued for AO Smith Ultra-Low NOx water heaters due to a fire hazard. Natural gas and propane water heaters including AO Smith, American Water Heater, Kenmore, Reliance, State, US Craftmaster, and Whirlpool are included in this recall. About 616,000 water heaters have been affected by this recall which […]
Shut Off Hose Spigot
Things to remember today: 1) Turn clocks back one hour 2) Replace batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors 3) Shut off the valve to your outside hose spigots and drain the line.
Recall Alert – Dangerous Pressu...
Flushmate is announcing the volunteer recall of Flushmate II 501-B units manufactured from September 3, 1996 through December 7, 2013. Recalled Flushmate II 501-B units can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers […]
Tankless Water Heaters
I get asked all the time about tankless water heaters. Tankless water heaters have come along way in the past few years that may make it the right item for you. While it is not right for every situation, it could be right for you. They can be installed with natural gas or propane. Do […]
Durapro Toilet Connector Settlement
There is a settlement with Interline Brands Inc. about DuraPro toilet connectors with certain types of plastic coupling nuts that could fail and cause water damage. Interline denies that it has done anything wrong. The settlement covers the purchase and possession of a DuraPro toilet connector with certain types of plastic coupling nuts and payment […]
On This Date in Plumbing History 1993
On June 7th 1993 George Shaw started his professional plumbing career. He has honed his skills for the past 25 years to become one of the most respected plumbers in the area. George has been known to not only help people by repairing their plumbing problems, but to give advise to people to prevent future […]