How Often Should I Drain My Water Heater?
Though water heater manufacturers may provide specific instructions on how often a water heater should be drained, the rule of thumb is to drain your water heater on an annual basis. Generally, the purpose of draining your water heater is to clear out the hard water and sediment that may have built up over it’s use. This build […]
Everything You Need To Know About Slab Leaks and Slab Leak Repair
Of all the plumbing services we provide, slab leaks require particularly careful attention. Because of the complexity of slab leaks and slab leak repair, it’s important that you are aware of a few key aspects before addressing a solution. At the end of this CRC Plumbing tip, we hope you’ll have all the information necessary to detect these […]
What is a Thermal Expansion Tank?
In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of a pressure regulator and it’s role in maintaining a healthy pressure in your home’s plumbing network. Another tool in regulating the high-pressure coming into your home is the Thermal Expansion Tank. In short, this tank provides a place for high pressure build-up to escape to, preventing unnecessary damage […]
Everything You Need To Know About the Small Valve That Keeps Your Water Running.
One of the most important plumbing devices in your home is the Pressure Regulator, or Pressure Relief Valve. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t recognize how essential it actually is to keeping your home plumbing in working order. I’d recommend you ask your plumber, upon every visit, to check the pressure the valve is outputting.In short, your […]