Asheville Plumbing Blog - Barlow Plumbing
With inflation on the rise, homeowners and renters alike are constantly trying to find ways of saving money. One way to save is by purchasing more energy-efficient appliances for the home, as appliances account for 45% of energy usage in your home.
One such energy-efficient appliance is the tankless water heater. With water heating taking up nearly 30% of your total energy bill, it may sound as if the more energy-efficient tankless water heater will save you loads of money. However, the actual cost savings of energy-efficient appliances is not always straightforward.
When it comes time to start looking at projects for your spring honey-do list, the dreaded plumbing projects are often some of the most intimidating. Whether changing out a fixture or cleaning out your garbage disposal, homeowners are typically very likely to put off taking care of the plumbing systems in the home due to the complexity and possibilities of doing real damage.
What a blessing indoor plumbing is. Aren’t you grateful you live in a time where indoor plumbing exists, and the majority of our homes use toilets instead of outhouses in our backyard? With this gift of indoor plumbing, we want to try our best to take care of it.
After a long hard day at work, it is so relaxing to step in the shower and take your time letting the hot water massage your muscles. It’s something that can be taken for granted until your water heater begins to let you down. The water is no longer hot, and few people enjoy cold showers (we think Wim Hof practices are best when they’re a choice).
Summer is here and is the ideal time to check out your plumbing system to ensure that everything is working correctly. Even though the honey-do lists seem to be piling up, your plumbing should not be set aside for a later date.
For many homeowners in Asheville, NC, owning a garbage disposal is a magical thing. Put food waste in, and it's gone, ground into oblivion, and washed into the sewer system forever to be broken down by bacteria.
Garbage disposals are complex systems that, when used thoughtfully, will make your life easier. However, when used incorrectly, you can be in for a world of hurt.
We all run into plumbing problems from time to time in our homes and offices, and in a lot of cases, we think to ourselves that it can easily be done without the help of a professional. “How hard can it be?” are often famous last words before a DIY project goes wrong.
Rainfall amounts totaling one inch and higher were common throughout Buncombe County last year. Even though we have experienced drought in the past, excess rainfall can create major issues for your home and yard.