DIY Tips From the Warner Service Blog

You're likely familiar with emergency plumbing situations, from burst pipes to county water line meltdowns. To help you avoid crisis mode during your next emergency, here’s how to handle any plumbing catastrophe.

Topics: Plumbing, Maintenance, Do-It-Yourself

According to the Maryland government, the average winter temperature is hardly above freezing at 34.1 degrees Fahrenheit. The state averages 20.6 inches in snowfall per year, a bit less than the national average at 28.2 inches.

Topics: Do-It-Yourself, Plumbing, Maintenance

 

One of the easiest ways to prevent frozen pipes this winter is by leaving the drainage system on a slow drip. This means keeping one or more faucets on at around five to ten droplets per minute to alleviate pressure in the plumbing system.

Topics: Plumbing, Maintenance, Do-It-Yourself

Have you ever been in the warm shower then it suddenly turns ice-cold? It's the worst, whether it's your morning wake-up call or your nighttime routine.

Topics: Plumbing, Maintenance, Do-It-Yourself

The maintenance you do today impacts the future of your home, whether you realize it or not. This is especially true when it comes to your home’s heating systems.

Topics: Maintenance, HVAC, Heat

Keeping your home warm in the winter doesn’t require a lot of work, Yet, certain maintenance steps should be taken throughout the year.

Topics: Heat, Do-It-Yourself, Maintenance, HVAC, Appliances

When you jump in the shower each morning, you expect hot water. You also anticipate the HVAC unit keeping your home warm in the winter. Yet, that isn’t always the case, and residential HVAC problems happen.

Topics: Heat, Maintenance, HVAC

 

Winter is coming, and now's the best time to prepare residential plumbing for the change in temperature. While most homeowners remember to handle basic plumbing tasks, such as cleaning out the gutters, many often forget about the outdoor sprinkler system.

Topics: Do-It-Yourself, Plumbing, Maintenance

 

Did you know that a burst pipe could cost up to $50,000 in damages to your home? According to CostHelper, “Water damage is often the biggest cost associated with a burst pipe, especially if the flooding continues for any length of time.”

Topics: Do-It-Yourself, Plumbing, Maintenance

 

Winter is one of the most expensive times of the year for many homeowners in Maryland. Colder temperatures make plumbing more susceptible to cracks and leaks, causing even the tiniest of issues to turn into a major inconvenience - just in time for the holidays.

Topics: Do-It-Yourself, Plumbing, Maintenance