Performance Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Wentzville’

Is Your Sewer Line Suffering?

Monday, February 14th, 2022

sewer-manhole-coverNobody likes to think about one particular part of their plumbing system, but the truth is that it’s maybe the most important part of the plumbing system, allowing for wastewater to safely and hygienically leave the property.

That’s right, we’re talking about your sewer line.

Not only can a sewer line problem—like a leak or a clog—be an incredibly frustrating issue, but it can be unhealthy for your home and family, plus just plain gross! Fortunately, though, there are signs you can watch out for that indicate a sewer line in disrepair, and then all you need to do is call on our team for quick and effective repairs.

Read on to learn what these signs are.

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Does Your Tankless Water Heater Need Maintenance?

Monday, January 17th, 2022

tankless-water-heater-on-green-tiled-wallWhen it comes to storage tank water heaters—the more “traditional” type of water heater–they can be pretty big, and noticeable, sometimes even a bit noisy depending on where on your property they’re located. In other words, it can be hard not to pay attention to these systems, and you probably do think about the care they need throughout the years.

If you’ve never heard of this problem before, tank water heaters can suffer from something called scaling, which is when mineral buildup forms inside the tank, leading to problems with temperature, water pressure, and potentially even corrosion. Because of this, they need to be professionally maintained and flushed on an annual basis.

What many homeowners don’t realize is that tankless water heaters need maintenance too, and for the same reason!

That’s right… despite their unique setup, much of the maintenance that’s needed for a conventional storage tank water heater is actually needed for a tankless water heater as well. Read on to learn more.

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