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5 Benefits of Investing in a Tankless Water Heater
As you prepare to invest in a new hot water heater, the challenge is often to find one that can meet your requirements. Tankless water heaters can actually fit a wide range of water-heating needs and have plenty of benefits, including their energy efficiency. Read on for five tankless water heater benefits. How Tankless Water […]
Tankless Water Heaters
9 Most Common Garbage Disposal Killers & a Few Items That CAN Go Down the Drain
The garbage disposal is certainly practical for eliminating an assortment of food scraps and waste that can create unpleasant odors in your kitchen. It can often make clean-up after dinner much easier. But if you’re not careful with what you put in your garbage disposal, you could end up damaging it. Here are the nine […]
Garbage Disposals
Is My Plumbing Issue an Emergency?
It’s all too easy to take your household plumbing for granted. You use it every day for years until suddenly it malfunctions—usually at the worst time. A plumbing problem can be extremely inconvenient, not to mention costly. In the case of a minor inconvenience, you may be able to wait for professional help, but if […]
Emergency Plumbing
Our Most Popular & Helpful Blogs of 2018
2018 has been a great year of growth for us at CW Service Pros! We couldn’t have done it without readers like you sharing our posts. Take a look at what other people thought were the most helpful ones of 2018. Read on, and find your inspiration! 1. How to Tell If Your A/C Drain […]
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Turn It Off! How to Shut Off the Water to Your Major Appliances
Have you noticed that your water heater is leaking? Or your washing machine? How about your toilet? One of the first things you want to do is stop the leak by shutting off the water. But do you know how to do it? Read on to learn how to use the water shut off valves […]
Emergency Plumbing
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
It’s not uncommon for cold weather to bring ice with it to North Texas, and that doesn’t only cause problems for traffic. It’s also possible for the water in your pipes to freeze, creating serious issues if not handled quickly. You may be asking yourself, “Won’t frozen pipes thaw on their own?” Eventually, of course, […]
Winterizing
How to Find a Water Leak in Your Home
If your utility bills are suddenly higher than usual, you’ve received a courtesy notice about unusually high water use, or you hear water dripping, it’s a good idea to begin looking for water leaks around your home. Finding a water leak can be a tricky process, but if you suspect you have one, don’t give […]
Leak Detection
7 of the Most Common Plumbing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When it comes to plumbing, good intentions do not necessarily make for good decisions. To help prevent you from flushing money down the drain, we’ve gathered some of the most common plumbing mistakes we see, so you can avoid them! Mistake #1: Overusing Drain Cleaners While cleaning out your drains regularly is a good idea, […]
Plumbing Repair, Plumbing Tips
5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing
With the onset of winter and falling temperatures, it’s wise to think about your plumbing and the steps required to protect your pipes from the cold weather. Freezing temperatures, winter storms, and ice build-up happen even in North Texas, and your pipes aren’t immune to the inconvenience and damage of frozen pipes. Fortunately, a few […]
Winterizing
4 Steps You Can Take Now to Make Your Water Heater Last for Decades
A water heater is something most homeowners don’t think about until there is no hot water! But paying attention to your water heater’s well-being now is one of the best things you can do to ensure it lasts for decades. Take these steps to keep your investment running smoothly for years to come! If you’re […]