Do you live in a home that has hot water, but it takes seconds – and sometimes minutes – for the water to get hot? If so, you are not alone. This problem affects large numbers of households each year.

One way to avoid this problem is to purchase and install a hot water recirculation system. These devices deliver instant hot water to faucets without having to wait on the water to heat.

These systems can be operated by either the push of a button or using a timer, motion sensor or thermometer. Our experienced plumbers at C&W Plumbing offer Grundfos hot water recirculation pumps. Find out more information about hot water recirculation system installation and maintenance on our plumbing tips section.

With hot water recirculation systems, you always will have hot water available at any time of day. Our Plano TX plumbers, our Frisco TX plumbers and our Flower Mound TX plumbers specialize in hot water recirculation system installation and maintenance. Give our Flower Mound TX instant hot water specialists a call today, or visit us online for more information.

Friday is a big day for plumbers all over the world, as it officially marked the second annual World Plumbing Day. This day serves as one to educate residential and commercial property owners about the important role that plumbers and the plumbing industry have in not only health and safety but also protecting the global environment.

The World Plumbing Council established World Plumbing Day last year. This year’s World Plumbing Day theme is “Plumbing vital to global health.” According to Robert D. Burgon, chairman of the World Plumbing Council, the day was founded because too many individuals tend to take for granted the importance of good plumbing and even better plumbers in everyday situations.

Check out our Plumbing Tips section for more details on World Plumbing Day or for other tips on residential or commercial plumbing. Contact our Lewisville TX plumbing company today, or visit us online for additional information.

Installing a new shower valve shouldn’t be something taken lightly. Learning about the different types of shower valves available should be a high priority, and in making your final decision, you will make your shower much more productive for the future.

Your shower valve is supposed to have a very long life expectancy, so it is very important to choose which shower valve is right for you. They can come as thermostatic valves or manual valves. Make sure you do your own research on shower valves and which one could be best for you.

Check out our Plumbing Tips section for additional information on shower valve installation and maintenance. For additional information, contact our Lewisville TX plumbing company, or visit us online.

A leaky faucet or a spigot that isn’t completely turned off may be seen to some merely as “something around the house.” It can be a common thing that eventually could lead to a very small rise in your water bill – a few pennies per month at the most.

It’s been noted by experts that one drip of water can lead to more than 1,500 gallons accumulated in a year, and those gallons can add up to significant dollars that could be saved. Our Lewisville TX plumbers have offered three basic tips that will help you trim your water costs. Check out our Plumbing Tips section for more.

Contact our Lewisville plumbing company for more information, or visit us online.

Take a glance outside. If you live in north Texas, chances are, your environment is currently covered in ice. The National Weather Service has issued a hard freeze warning for the north Texas area.

A hard freeze warning is a relatively new term, as it heeds caution to potentially devastating freezes that can not only cause widespread damage but also completely destroy vegetation and other crops. Freezes such as the ones we’ve seen and the others expected can be monumental problems for your water pipes.

When water freezes, it expands, and when water expands in a pipe, it can cause the pipe to burst. A ruptured pipe will mean a dent in your bank account, as these plumbing troubles are not cheap to fix. Keep in mind that water pipes in Texas are used to warm temperatures, so they may be more susceptible to the frozen weather conditions. Our Lewisville TX plumbers want to offer basic tips to get you, your family and your pipes through these icy conditions.

Check out our Plumbing Tips section and receive more details. For additional information, call our Lewisville TX plumbing company today, or contact us online.

Cleaning a garbage disposal doesn’t have to be rocket science, even though some people try to turn it into a superior project for the gifted.

In fact, garbage disposal cleaning, assuming nothing major is wrong with your unit, can be one of the easiest things to do around your home. Everything you’ll need will come from your refrigerator. The combination of ice and citrus fruits will have your disposal running well and smelling great.

Our Lewisville TX plumbers are experts when it comes to garbage disposal installation, repair and maintenance and have additional information in our Plumbing Tips section. Feel free to give us a call, or contact us online today for information.

Having trouble getting rid of that bathtub stain? You’re probably not the only one.

Tub stains can be a nuisance for someone looking to turn a bathroom into a masterpiece. Fortunately, there are methods to getting rid of unwanted stains. In order for that to happen, however, homeowners must know what their tubs are made of.

Most bathroom tubs are made out of one of three materials – porcelain, enamel or acrylic. While porcelain may be considered the most durable, acrylic and enamel may be the easiest to damage without proper instruction. Know which material your tub is made of, and know how to treat said material.

Check out the stain removal tips on our Plumbing Tips section. For more information on bathtub stain removal, call our Lewisville TX plumbers, or contact us online.

The past few weeks, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has seen chilly temperatures, but let’s be honest: We haven’t seen frigid temperatures as of yet.

This all may change as we prepare for 2011. The months of January and February traditionally are the months where Texas feels more like upstate New York and less like Arizona. This is the perfect time for you to winterize your pipes and prepare for the freezing temperatures that potentially could do damage to your water pipes.

The first step in winterizing is to locate all water faucets and other places where water pipes can be bothered by inclement weather. Cover the faucets with something that can provide respectable insulation (a towel or heavy piece of clothing) against freezing weather.

From there, cover the wrapped faucet with a plastic bag and secure it with a rubber band. This will not only help to keep the faucet and water pipe dry but also keep the towel or clothing serving as insulation secure. It may seem a little off-base, but if done properly, it works.

Keep in mind that if your water lines get cold enough, they will break. A broken water line could cost you tons of money, and having a major bill is no way to start the new year. Contact our Lewisville TX plumbers for more information on winterizing your pipes. Call us today, or contact us online for details.

We’ve all seen the commercials. Liquid chemical drain cleaners auch as Liquid Plumr or Drano seem to make all bathroom and kitchen clogs go away.

Then again, so do plumbers.

So which one is better? Good question.

What an actual plumber may tell you is that the liquid chemical drain cleaners can be effective but also can be harmful to your drain pipes, particularly if the pipes are made of metal (versus plastic drain lines). If used properly, Liquid Plumr and Drano can get the job done, but you have to ask yourself: Do I really want to take that risk either way?

Check out our Plumbing Tips on when to call a plumber and when to use the liquid chemical drain cleaners on your bathroom and kitchen sinks. Feel free to call our plumbers in Lewisville TX today, or contact us online for more information.

More and more professionals are agreeing that tankless water heaters are the way to go. They provide hot water on demand, which reduces cost for you each month.

If you own a tankless water heater or are considering purchasing a tankless water heater, you may have heard this question once before.

Rinnai or Noritz?

These are two of the most well-known brands of tankless water heaters around. Both have their advantages, and to be honest, it’s hard to distinguish the two – even though both market themselves as no competition toward the other.

Feel free to check out our Plumbing Tips & Articles section as you make your decision. Feel free to call our Lewisville TX plumbers for additional information, or contact us online today.