One of the questions I often get asked is what’s the proper temperature to set a water heater at. The basic answer is that there is no one correct setting for all water heaters. Water Heaters Main Page According to a White Paper recently released by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE,) many people […]
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Is Carmel’s Water Better Than Indianapolis’ Water?
Indiana is known to have “hard” water throughout the state, requiring many home owners to install a water softener. But does water quality change from area to area? Is the water in Carmel less hard than in Indianapolis? If so, is it enough to really make a difference? Water that contains a high concentration of […]
Today’s Low Flow Toilets…Not Your Grandpa’s Commode
In 1992, the Federal government set up regulations that required all new toilets use 1.6 gallons of water per flush, a major reduction from the 5 or 6 gallons many older toilets used. And while most of us understand the need to conserve water, both for the environment and to save money, not too many […]
Insulate Water Lines and Pipes to Prepare Your Home for the Coming Winter
Today is the first day of autumn, which means that it’s time to think about preparing your home for the coming winter. One of the most frequent calls we get during the winter is to repair damage caused by frozen water lines, a particularly frustrating and costly event for home owners. Plumbing Repairs Main Page […]
Indiana’s Drought May Be Over, But Water Conservation Should Continue
While the statewide water shortage warning issued in July was lifted a few weeks ago, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) recommended maintaining a “watch level” status. This action was taken to encourage Hoosiers to continue conservation measures that will help recharge depleted water supplies that […]
