Sump Pump Repair vs. New Installation: A Homeowner’s Guide
Sump pump repair vs installation: differences, costs, when to repair or install, licensed pros, and effect on home water systems.
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Your Home Water Care Guide
Water System Wiki
Your Home Water Care Guide
Bob McArthur
Bob is a an HVAC and plumbing industry veteran. He has professionally helped homeowners resolve issues around water softeners, heaters and all things related to water systems and plumbing around their homes. His trusted advice has helped countless of his clients save time, money and effort in home water systems maintenance and he now here to help you and give you first hand actionable advice. In his spare time, Bob also reviews home water systems such as tankless heaters, water softeners etc and helps home owners make the best choice for their dwelling. He lives around the Detroit area and occasionally consults on residential and commercial projects. Feel free to reach out to him via the contact us form.
How to Pick the Right Water Heater and Not Regret It
Identify needs, compare tank or tankless, size/efficiency; costs, install tips; match with water softeners, filtration, plumbing.
Winterize Your Tankless RV Water Heater: A No-Nonsense Guide to Prevent Freezing
Step-by-step winterize tankless RV water heaters to prevent freezing: drain, bypass, antifreeze, insulation, for home plumbing
Well Water Pumps Explained: How They Work and What Artesian Wells Need
How well pump systems work, components, artesian-well requirements for home filtration, softeners, heaters, and plumbing.
Keep Your Sump Pump Flowing: A Cold-Weather Guide to Preventing, Thawing, and Fixing Frozen Lines
Prevent, thaw, and repair frozen sump pump lines and discharge hoses; cold-weather tips: softener, heaters, filtration, plumbing.
Find and Mark Buried Water Lines Before You Dig
Locate and mark buried water lines, service mains, and main supply lines in home systems (softeners, heaters, filtration) safely.
Water Heater Installation: Permit or Pro Required?
Permits and licensed-pro rules for gas/electric heaters; codes inspections, costs, safety, plumbing and filtration/softeners
How Do I Identify and Remove Sediment from My Water Heater?
Identify sediment buildup in your water heater, flush safely, remove debris, and maintain softeners, home filtration, plumbing.
Backflow Preventer Rules: What Homeowners Must Know About County Codes
Backflow preventer requirements by county for home water systems: softeners, heaters, filtration, plumbing specs, and compliance.
Water Main Burial Depth: The Homeowner’s Rule Book by State
Required burial depth for residential water mains by state/region; tips for water softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing.