If you’re like most Americans, you probably couldn’t think about living without your water heater. It provides the water you need to clean your hands, clean your clothes, and give you that oh-so-relaxing bath after a long day at the office. But how long do water heaters last? Knowing this question will help you prepare …
Your neighbor tells you that their neighbor’s water heater has exploded. Would you believe this story? Is it fact or fiction? While it may sound outlandish, the truth is that yes, a water heater can explode. And if you’ve never seen this happen, you should know that the damage can be catastrophic. Water heater explosions …
Welcome to Tyler, Texas, a city located in East Texas that is overflowing with free things to do. From outdoor adventures to indoor activities, there is something for everyone in this charming city. The team at Fountain Plumbing is proud to call Tyler, TX home, so here’s a list of some our favorite things to …
In the hustle and bustle of your life, realizing that your water heater is leaking is one of the last things you need. Finding a leak brings a lot of questions, such as whether a leaking water heater is an emergency. A water heater leak indicates something is wrong with your system. If your water …
A tankless water heater is a type of water heating system that heats water on demand, without the use of a storage tank. It only heats water as it is needed, which can save energy and space compared to traditional tank-style water heaters. As a result, tankless water heaters can have a higher energy efficiency …
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Every once in a while, we get a phone call that asks how to install a new toilet seat. The caller is always quick to apologize, since they know it’s one of those things that seems easy enough: “I tried googling it, but I couldn’t find a quick and easy solution.” Not that it bothers …
Few things in life are as dependable as a toilet. You walk in, do your business, pull the lever, and somehow the magical toilet gets rid of the waste. It’s one of those things in life that we don’t think twice about. Until, that is, it stops working. Now, granted, if your house is without …
One distressing appliance breakdown can transform your kitchen into a living nightmare in the blink of an eye. Worse still, these moments happen when you least expect it. In this case, we’re talking about when your trusted dishwasher decides to give up the ghost, and now you have to change it. Before it packed up, …
If you’re panicking at the moment of rising water and a blocked toilet, do this: On the wall immediately behind and near the toilet is a valve. Turn it one way or the other until you hear the running water stop. If you’re not panicking but are instead staring down at the contents of a …
A faucet that drips when turned off is an annoying and potentially expensive problem. According to the US Geological Service, a dripping faucet can waste 2,000 gallons of water a year. That’s not just money going down the drain, it’s also a waste of energy and resources. Knowing that, if you want to fix that …
