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 […]
SUMMER WATER-SAVING TIPS FROM ENSOR PLUMBING
Summer brings an increase in water usage by as much as 25%. And this comes at a time when conserving water should be a high priority for homeowners. Let’s admit it: we’ll all use maybe a little more water in the summer than we should. But there are some ways you can avoid wasting water – […]
ANNUAL CHORES ARE MADE EASIER WITH A CHECKLIST
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to start thinking about home maintenance. Here at Ensor Plumbing, we’ve put together a checklist of tasks that you can do to keep your home in good condition. Monthly Drain a pan of water from the clean-out valve at the bottom of your water heater […]