Admiral Plumbing Services Blog : Archive for June, 2018

Why is My Water Heater Not Heating Properly?

Monday, June 25th, 2018

water-heater-tankWater heaters that can’t heat water aren’t good for much. They’re rather ugly machines; not really great for conversation pieces. Not really small enough for paperweights, either. We can tell you’re not laughing, so we’re going to move onto what is actually going on when a water heater isn’t heating properly.

If your water heater isn’t providing enough hot water for your needs, there’s a good chance that something is wrong with it. You should call a technician to have a look at the system before whatever is wrong gets any worse. While you’re waiting for your technician to arrive, though, you should take a look at some of the possible causes for your predicament below.

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Problems That Can Lead to Repiping

Monday, June 11th, 2018

rusty-burst-pipeSome plumbing problems can be left for a while without becoming a serious threat (although you should never knowingly neglect an issue with your system). Some other issues, though, should always be resolved as soon as possible if you want to avoid more serious consequences.

Those consequences can include all sorts of things, from blocked pipes to entire floors of the home flooding. What we’re going to talk about today, though, are those problems that destroy the pipes themselves. Have a look at some issues that can lead to repiping, and what you can do to address them.

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