What Can and Can’t Go Down the Drain Sometimes we take the drains in our home for granted; that we can throw anything in them and they’ll just keep on trucking without any plugs or trouble. Here at Ermen, we know that’s not true. While the plumbing in our homes can stand up to a…
Winter Plumbing Tips Winter can be a lot of fun. Skiing, sledding, tobogganing, and skating are all amazing outdoor activities that you and your family can do throughout the cold months. That being said, there are few things worse than broken plumbing, and the wintertime. Check out our Winter Plumbing Tips! Protect Your Plumbing Pipes…
Kitchen Plumbing Problems Families spend a lot of time in their kitchens, especially here on the East Coast. As we know, the more you use something, the more likely it can develop problems, or even break. Let’s talk about a few of the things that are most likely to go wrong with the plumbing in…
What was that noise?A guide to plumbing sounds. It’s fair to say that probably about 90% of your plumbing is behind walls in places that are hard to reach. So, because of this depending on your auditory skills can become fairly important when attempting to diagnose plumbing issues. So, what was that noise? And what…
Top Summer Plumbing ProblemsHow to make sure you’re ready Plumbing problems don’t take summer vacation! Take a look at our list of the Top Summer Plumbing Problems and how to fix them! Need help? Let us know! Outdoor hose bibs: Start outside and make sure the hose bib isn’t leaking. This especially important if it…
What To Do With Rusty Pipes You wake up one morning. Your eyes are hazy. Before you start your morning hygiene routine, you go to the kitchen to fill up the coffee maker. But what comes out of the tap looks like it may have already made its way through a filter of ground beans.…
Getting Plumbing Ready For Spring Spring is almost here, but with a few more weeks before the snow starts melting, it’s time to start thinking about getting your plumbing ready for the warmer weather. Here are our tips for YOUR spring plumbing prep. Test your faucets. First off, you’ll want to test your outdoor faucets.…
Fixing a Clogged ToiletWhy is my toilet clogged and what can I do about it? We all know the feeling. You stand up, push the lever, and listen to the tank empty. The bowl fills. And fills. And fills. It’s not stopping. Why is it not stopping? Your toilet is clogged. Sometimes it’s as simple…