October is Fire Prevention Month, and interestingly enough, it all started back in 1922 as National Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Today, it has evolved into a whole month dedicated to raising fire safety awareness. Fire prevention...
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We keep this section of our website full of useful plumbing information for home and business owners. If you have any questions for us at Westerville Plumbing & Drain, give us a call at (614) 540-3437.
WHY IS MY ELECTRIC WATER HEATER OVERHEATING?
One common issue with electric water heaters is that they can become excessively hot. As a result, you may experience scalding hot water from your sinks and showers. Furthermore, prolonged overheating can cause damage to your water heater. If you find yourself in this...
DESIGNING YOUR DREAM HOUSE: A GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLUMBING COMPANY
You've been dreaming of building your dream house for years, and now the time has finally come to turn that vision into reality! Building your dream home is an exciting and monumental experience. From choosing designs and matching tiles to cabinets, it's all...
UNVEILING THE MYSTERY: HOW OLD IS MY WATER HEATER?
Your water heater readily serves you by allowing you to enjoy warm showers, clean dishes, and fresh laundry, amongst many other things, of course. However, just like any other household appliance, water heaters have an average lifespan, usually spanning from...
5 RED FLAGS TO LOOK FOR IN A PLUMBING SYSTEM WHEN PURCHASING A NEW HOME
If you are currently looking to buy your next home, congrats! It's an exciting step regardless of whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced one. We know how this can be an exciting and stressful time at the same time. There are definitely a good number of...
COMMON SUMMER PLUMBING PROBLEMS
Summer means vacations, fun in the sun, catching up on various things, and, most of all, just kicking up your feet and relaxing when you can! We sincerely hope you have the best summer yet! It’s been a great year so far! With summer in high gear, it's crucial for...
5 STEPS TO TACKLING A CLOGGED TOILET
We've all been there – after using the bathroom, you flush the toilet, but then the water level keeps rising and doesn't stop. Your panic starts to rise along with the scaringly close toilet water, which is now at the brink of your toilet bowl. What should you do in...
WHEN SHOULD YOU PREPARE YOUR PLUMBING SYSTEM FOR SPRING?
As the sun begins to shine and warmth fills the air, get ready for spring with Westerville Plumbing & Drain! We understand that you want your plumbing system in optimal condition for this beautiful season. To ensure everything runs as it should, we have some...
WHAT IS THE COMPLETE HOME PLUMBING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDE?
Are you aware of how detrimental water damage from a plumbing emergency can be to your home? Although plumbing emergencies usually happen when we least expect them, we want to stress the importance of preparing beforehand and knowing what to do should a situation...
HOW DO I RELIGHT MY WATER HEATER’S PILOT LIGHT?
Have you ever stepped into a shower to be suddenly met with an icy chill? We've all been in the same situation at least once. The majority of this problem is caused by pilot lights on water heaters being blown out because some rooms lack insulation or windows have...