When it comes to the types of things that can be put down in the toilet, if you have to ask yourself, “should this be flushed?” then the answer is almost always a resounding NO. The only things that should ever go down your toilet are toilet tissue and human waste. What Types of Things… Read more »
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Improving Your Home Energy Efficiency
Saving Energy Is Easier Than You Think To many homeowners, energy efficiency is a way of life. Saving energy is critical to living an environmentally friendly life and lowering bills. Well, they’re just a bonus. To help you reach your energy goals, the team at Domco Plumbing has decided to let you in on three… Read more »
Plumbing Tips For Your Holiday
Your plumbing goes though a lot on a regular basis, but that’s nothing compared to what it has to deal with during a holiday. When the whole family gathers at your home, your plumbing will have to fight to keep up with demand. Between all the extra grease, food scraps, and other trash washing down… Read more »
Four Different Plumbing Fixture Maintenance Myths
Everyone knows that their plumbing fixtures, like anything else, require regular maintenance and upkeep. However, we here at Domco Plumbing would like to dispel several myths surrounding plumbing fixture maintenance. The four different plumbing fixture maintenance myths to look out for are: 1: Lemons will keep your garbage disposal clean. 2: Pouring hot water down… Read more »
Prevent Winter Water Leaks
Leaks in your home’s water lines are bad enough, but do you know what makes it worse? ICE. For starters, water is one of the only things that expands when it becomes a solid. That’s great for making ice cubes, but not so much for your pipes. While freezing temperatures aren’t too much of a… Read more »
DIY Fall Water Heater Maintenance
Fall is here! With it comes crisper mornings, shorter days, and an overall increase in how people use water heaters. So, in light of how much more you’re likely to use your water heater this Fall, our team of professional plumbers has compiled a list of DIY Fall water heater maintenance procedures! So, before you… Read more »
Change Plumbing Fixtures to Improve Energy Efficiency
Here at Domco Plumbing, homeowners always look for ways to save money every month. Well, there’s no better way to start than setting your sights on wasteful plumbing fixtures! Changing to more efficient fixtures can save you money on your energy bills and your water bills at the same time! While potentially small, changes you… Read more »
What is Hard Water and What Can You Do About It?
“Hard water.” you’ve inevitably heard of it. But, you may find yourself wondering: what exactly is it? Let’s talk about what it is, what problems it can cause, and what you can do about it. What Is It? Hard water refers to any H2O source contaminated with certain minerals. Those minerals, most often, are compounds… Read more »
Toilet Unclogging Tips and Tricks
As hard as one may try to keep their toilet running smoothly, clogs still seem to happen at the most inconvenient times. Fortunately, one can keep tools and materials in their home to be ready for this problem at any time. Our trusted team of experts would like to pass on this knowledge to you… Read more »
Water Heater Energy Efficiency
Water heater energy efficiency is a touchy subject. You use your water heater every day, which means that making sure it is as efficient as possible can save you much money on your utility bills. Between showering, doing laundry, and washing dishes, your water heater has to heat a whole lot of water. According to… Read more »
