Summer brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and an excellent opportunity to tackle essential home maintenance tasks, especially those related to your plumbing system. Ensuring your plumbing is in top shape not only prevents potential problems but also helps conserve water during this peak usage season. Here are some crucial plumbing maintenance items to focus on […]
April Showers Bring Wet Basements and Sump Pump Issues
April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. But if you’re a homeowner, April showers might also bring something less pleasant—wet basements and sump pump issues. At Ensor Plumbing, we’ve seen it all, and we’re here to help you understand why this happens and what you can do to prevent or address these […]
Decoding the Plumbing Symphony: Warning Sounds From Your Water Heater
Even the most reliable water heater won’t last forever. Thankfully, before it throws in the towel and leaves you with a chilly surprise, it often sends out warning signs. One of the most crucial indicators can be heard, not seen: noises emanating from your pipes and water heater. At Ensor Plumbing, we’ve encountered every sound […]
“Four”- Shadowing That Your Water Heater About to Fail
Ever tried to describe the strange noise your car has been making to your mechanic? Automobiles have a way of letting you know when something is loose. And we at least have that “Check Engine” light on our side. But unless your water heater has been making some scary banging noises, you may not realize […]
Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Sump Pumps
As a homeowner, the first word you associate with sump pumps is likely not “interesting.” You might say they’re “useful” or even “necessary.” But “interesting”? Probably not. As your Maryland area plumber, we find sump pumps to be extremely interesting—mostly because we know they can save you thousands of dollars in completely avoidable, “interesting” problems. […]
PETS AND PLUMBING PRECAUTIONS
May we bark a little about pets and plumbing precautions, particularly since we at Ensor consider our pets to be part of our family just like you probably do? Let’s “go walk-ies” through a few important household tips where our furry friends are concerned. These tips will keep your plumbing up to par and your […]
WE’RE OVERFLOWING WITH WATER-SAVING TIPS!
Parking lots at the home and garden stores are packed every weekend now that summer is here. Ensor reminds you: you don’t need to waste precious water in the process of beautifying your lawn and garden! We’ve been blogging about some water-saving tips lately, so we thought we would dig a little deeper into the […]