Don’t Get Burned!

Don’t Get Burned!  An Anti-Scald Device Will Protect Your Family In homes where there is a high demand for hot water, homeowners often turn up the temperature on their hot water heaters to meet this need, sometimes well beyond the 120 degree Fahrenheit factory setting considered safe. Temperatures higher than this can cause severe scalding. At highest risk are children...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. EPA sets standards for approximately 90 contaminants and indicators in drinking water. The presence of indicators at a level outside of...

The next time you pay your utility bill, try one simple calculation. Divide the total amount by seven. The result is the amount you spend to heat your water. (If you receive separate utility bills for gas and electricity, use the gas bill for this calculation if you have a gas water heater; use the electric bill if you have...

All houses have plumbing problems, no matter how new or old. There’s no reason to wait until you’re knee deep in mucky water to make the call. Some handymen (and handywomen) figure that they can do it themselves… AND save a little cash by not calling a pro. But, without professional help, plumbing problems get worse, not better. Calling Tiger Plumbing,...

Sump pumps are used to help prevent basement flooding, and with all of the rain that our area has been getting in the past week, you’ll want to make sure that yours is working properly!! The protection they offer is especially important in finished basements containing recreation rooms, offices and bedrooms. As the water table rises and falls through the...

There’s nothing like a warm shower in the morning to wake you up and get you ready for the day. But if you step into the shower and you’re hit with an offensive smell from your floor drain, it can really put a damper on things! We want to help you avoid this nasty problem, so today we’re going to...

Does it sound like someone strikes a hammer to your pipes every time that you flush your toilet? This is a problem that occurs in many homes, and it can be both worrisome and annoying for Metro East area homeowners. Today we’re going to talk about why your pipes might vibrate when you flush the toilet and some of the...

Did you know that an estimated 85 percent of homes in the United States have hard water? In fact, many homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East area might experience problems associated with hard water without even knowing the cause. In order to help you figure out if a water softener is right for you, today we’re going to talk...

It’s been a freezing cold winter here in the Metro East area; and when temperatures dip well below zero, the chances of your home’s pipes freezing increase dramatically. Today we’re going to help you avoid this issue by offering some tips on how to prevent frozen pipes and what to do if you ever encounter them!...

Although the efficiency rating of your water heater plays a big role in how much energy your unit consumes, it’s not the only factor that comes into play. Today we’re going to talk about five different ways that you can help improve your water heater’s efficiency!...