Potter Heating Cooling & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Plumbing Care Tips for Your Household Drains

Monday, January 20th, 2025

Are you taking care of the drains around your home? If not, there is no better time than today to start. Being proactive and caring for your drains before problems ever arise is a great way to prevent plumbing issues that might leave your household appliances and sinks unusable until the issues can be addressed.

We are here to help with some tips for plumbing maintenance that can help you prevent major problems like drain clogs and sewer backups. When you’re ready, you can give our team a call for professional plumbing maintenance in Penfield. In the meantime, keep reading to learn our recommendations for regular household plumbing care.

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Holiday Care Tips for Your Garbage Disposal

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

The garbage disposal in your kitchen can be a lifesaver during the holiday season. Yet, you still want to be careful in what you allow to go down your kitchen drains. Keep reading to learn our tips for how to care for a kitchen garbage disposal this holiday season and all year long.

If you experience any problems and need a little professional help, give our team a call for plumbing service in Rochester. No problem is too small or too big. We are here to help you throughout the entire holiday season with all of your plumbing needs.

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How Often Does Your Water Heater Need to Be Flushed?

Monday, September 4th, 2023

Your water heater never stops working. Traditional tank water heaters keep a constant tap of hot water available to you every minute of the day, and when a machine runs continuously, it has a high chance of running into some issues. Most notable in this case, it’s limescale buildup.

Your hot water heater in Rochester NY pulls in water from your supply, then pushes hot water out to your pipes. It sounds simple, but there are impurities in the water such as excess minerals that don’t always leave the tank. Let’s talk about that and how annual water heater maintenance helps tackle this problem.

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