by Dickie | Dec 22, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill, Blog
TL;DR: An anode rod is a metal rod inside your water heater tank that corrodes in place of the tank walls, protecting the unit from the inside out. Replacing it every one to three years is one of the most cost-effective ways to extend your water heater’s life....
by Dickie | Sep 21, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill, Blog
The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home. So, it makes sense that you want the best toilet you can have. How do you know what’s best for you and your family with so many options out there? To understand your options truly, you need to know how...
by Dickie | Aug 10, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Blog
Mold and mildew are an inevitable part of any home. Where there’s moisture, there’s often mold. There are many ways to prevent and inhibit the growth of mold and mildew. From a young age, we’re told to use bleach to get anything in a...
by Dickie | Aug 3, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Blog
TL;DR: To clean a water softener, you clean the brine tank by removing salt, scrubbing with mild dish soap, rinsing, and refilling, and you clean the resin tank by running a resin bed cleaner through a regeneration cycle. Doing both on a regular schedule prevents...
by Dickie | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog, Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill
TL;DR: The best residential toilets in 2026 balance water efficiency, flush power, and comfort. Top picks include the TOTO UltraMax II for performance, the Woodbridge Smart Bidet for tech features, the AquaSource Henshaw for budget shoppers, and the Tropez by Swiss...
by Dickie | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog
Have a clogged or dirty sump pump? That’s no good. If you own a home with a sump pump in the basement or crawlspace, you probably know how important the sump pump is. Without a sump pump in a home that needs one, your basement can flood and cost you thousands of...
