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.

The Super Bowl, one of biggest events in the world, will take place Feb. 6. As football fans get ready for Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, plumbers are getting ready for the age-old question that has become something of a classic myth.

“Should I flush during halftime?”

Amazingly, rumors of sewage systems running amuck because of the millions of simultaneous flushes during halftime of the Super Bowl has become something plumbing professionals address each year. It’s obvious that toilet use increases during the Super Bowl, as millions of fans are watching the biggest American football game on the planet, but massive metropolitan sewage breakdowns do not exist. In fact, they are often laughable to plumbers.

Myths will come and go, but know that this myth is just that. Check out more information on the myth in our Plumbing Tips section. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our expert Lewisville TX plumbers for information. Call us, or contact us online today.

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.

When it comes to everyday activities, we all have our daily routines. From a plumbing standpoint, some of the things we do that we tend to take for granted can eventually haunt us in the long run.

Here are a couple of things to put on your “things not to do list.”

• Disconnect the water hose from the faucet to prevent problems with frozen pipes as the weather starts to get colder.

• Steer clear of pouring cooking oil and grease down the train, as it can become a major drain clogging issue.

For more in-depth information on things that will keep your plumbing in pristine condition, visit the Tips and Articles section of our Lewisville TX plumbing website.

Many people take water for granted – not realizing it is actually a limited resource. Though it is a renewable resource, the demand for water currently exceeds its supply. You can do your part to conserve water and save money by replacing old toilets and faucets with newer, low flow models.

As mandated by the National Energy Policy Act of 1995, low flow toilets are allowed to use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush. Compare that to standard toilets which can use 3.5 or more gallons per flush. When first introduced, low flow toilets did not perform to the satisfaction of many; however, they have since been engineered with technologies, such as large drain passages, gravity systems and vacuum pumps, to improve functionality. If you are using an older model toilet, your knowledgeable Lewisville Texas plumber can help you select a low flow toilet that functions well and will save you money on future water bills.

In addition to toilets, low flow versions of shower heads and faucets are available. The current standard for low flow shower heads is 2.5 gallons per minute or less. Just a few years ago, showerheads used as much as 5-8 gallons per minute. How much water does your shower head use? Take a gallon bucket and place it under your shower head and time how long it takes to fill up. If it fills up in 10 seconds, for instance, you can reasonably estimate that it uses 6 gallons per minute.

To read more about how low flow plumbing fixtures can save you money, visit the Plumbing Tips section of our Lewisville TX Plumbing website.