Is your toilet feeling like a rocking chair? A toilet that rocks back and forth is uncomfortable. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, fixing your rocking toilet sooner rather than later is important. Keep reading to learn what Pete says about getting your toilet to stop rocking. Continue reading
Ask Pete: Can I Convert My Wood Fireplace to Gas?
Having an indoor fireplace in your home provides lots of benefits. But let’s be honest – a wood-burning fireplace requires a lot of care and upkeep. If you’re tired of chopping wood, hauling logs around, and caring for your fireplace, a gas fireplace is a convenient alternative. Keep reading to learn more about converting your wood fireplace to gas. Continue reading
Gas Fireplace Maintenance Tips
As the temperatures start to drop in the Phoenix area, you’ll want to make sure that your gas fireplace is ready to keep you warm. Now is the time to get your gas fireplace service and follow our other gas fireplace maintenance tips. Continue reading
Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Arizona Winter
Frozen pipes are a common concern for homeowners, especially as cold weather approaches. Temperatures can get down to freezing in the Phoenix area, which puts your pipes at risk. Luckily, there are ways to keep your pipes from freezing this Arizona winter. Continue reading
Ask Pete: How Do I Flush A Water Heater?
When you become a homeowner, you have a lot of responsibilities, and one of them is managing household appliances, like the water heater. Today, we’re going to ask Pete a few questions about maintaining a water heater, and specifically how to flush a water heater.
When you bought your water heater, you were likely advised to flush it annually. So, what does that mean? Let’s ask Pete! Continue reading
How To Descale A Tankless Water Heater
Regular maintenance and descaling of your tankless water heater will extend its life. Keep reading to learn how to descale a tankless water heater. Of course, you can always call us at Phend Plumbing to get the job done right! Continue reading
Ask Pete: How To Fix Cloudy Tap Water?
Homeowners in the Gilbert-Mesa area tend to have decent tap water, but problems can occur anywhere. When your tap water gets a little strange looking, you will want to know how to clear it up.
Is your tap water suddenly cloudy? Hear what Pete recommends! Continue reading
7 Plumbing Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Even if you are not a proficient DIYer, you do likely need to have some tools in your home. Every home needs a hammer and a screwdriver, right? Plumbing tools are right up there in importance for your tool box, but what, exactly, are the 7 plumbing tools every homeowner should have? We’ve got the ones you will be very glad to have on hand. Continue reading
Is A Leaking Water Heater An Emergency?
Homeowners have plenty to worry about, so when you have an issue with any household appliance, you definitely want to know what is an emergency and what can wait. Today we want to learn if a leaking water heater is an emergency. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
Ask Pete: What Is The Best Liquid Drain Cleaner?
Got a clogged drain? You might want to pause before reaching for that drain cleaner! Pete’s here to answer your questions about the best liquid drain cleaner.
The Question: What Is The Best Liquid Drain Cleaner?
We’ve all been in the situation before – your drain is clogged, and you want a fast fix. You run to the store and stare at a wall of liquid drain cleaners, thinking, Which one is the best?
I understand that most people want their clogged drain fixed quickly and cheaply. But what if I told you that buying liquid drain cleaner will cost you more in the long run? Continue reading