PLUMBING BLOG
Water Softener or Water Filter: What’s the Difference?
It’s safe to say the majority of homeowners are well aware of the various components of a household plumbing system, right? Whether it be the water heater, faucets, toilets, garbage disposal or anything else, there’s also no denying that the average household plumbing...
Who’s Who in Plumbing Brands: Part 4
Time for Part 4 of “Who’s Who in Plumbing Brands.” If you’ve been following along on our plumbing blog, this is a series that we started earlier this year. The reasoning behind starting it is fairly straightforward. In the plumbing industry, there are quite a few...
Advantages of a Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heaters. If you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or any other social media platform, you’ll probably see plenty of water heater content. Without a doubt, it’s one of the more popular services we offer here at Stine-Nichols and it’s not hard to...
The In’s and Out’s of Water Main Breaks
Have you ever heard of a water main break? While they aren’t nearly as common as some of the other plumbing jobs our team does, that doesn’t mean they don’t happen. And when they do, there’s not a whole lot of time to waste! Since one of our main goals behind this...
5 Reasons to Have a Water Softener Installed
Without a doubt, one of our most popular new installation services each year are water softeners. Just as we mention quite frequently on social media, hard water is a problem that definitely impacts the Kansas City area. As a whole, Kansas City is said to have...
Most Common Summer Plumbing Problems
Did you know the official first day of summer is in just a few short weeks? June 20th officially marks the start of summer in 2021! While we’re sure you’ll be enjoying the weather in what should be a little more normal of a summer (in comparison to 2020), it’s...
5 Plumbing Tips Any Homeowner Can Implement!
Since starting this plumbing blog, one of our main goals has always revolved around providing real plumbing tips that anyone could implement. Given how complex a complete household plumbing system is, it can be a little overwhelming to keep tabs on every single...
What’s The Purpose of a Sewer Clean-Out?
If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, chances are you’ve seen one of our sewer line projects before. Whether it be a minor repair or complete replacement, these are always bigger jobs and generally require the use of an excavator as well. On this week’s blog,...
Debunking Popular Plumbing Myths
As is the case with many other industries, the plumbing world is no stranger to it’s fair share of myths. As we grow up, there are so many different household tips and tricks that seem to get passed down from generation to generation. While some of these are...
6 Things to Blame For Low Water Pressure
There’s no denying the fact that it can be extremely frustrating when your plumbing isn’t working like it’s supposed to. Whether that be the absence of hot water, a faucet not working or even a sewer line failure, it usually requires you to take off work in order to...
Understanding Types of Plumbing Pipes: Part 2
If you look around at the plumbing throughout your home, you’ll likely come across a wide variety of different piping materials. Whether that be the ones connected to your water heater, under the sink or anything else readily exposed, you may wonder what the purpose...
Who’s Who of Plumbing Brands: Part 3
When it comes to plumbing brands, unless you’re working with them each and every day, it can seem a little daunting just how many different names there are. Some are categorized as eco-friendly, some listed as luxury, some are name brands that you see everywhere and...
Why a Plumbing Inspection is Worth the Investment!
In many cases, it’s safe to say owning a home can be thought of as an investment. I think most people would agree with this statement, right? Having personally been in the plumbing world for over 40 years now, I also feel confident in saying that your plumbing system...
My Shower Drain Smells. Now What?
If you’ve been following our blog for awhile, you know there are plenty of areas homeowners need to be mindful of when it comes to residential plumbing. Whether that be the water heater, sewer line, faucets, garbage disposal or anything else, having a thorough...
8 Reasons to Hire a Pro For Water Heater Installation!
If you scroll through our Facebook or Instagram feed, chances are you’ll see plenty of pictures of different water heater installations we’ve had. Whether it be Rheem, Bradford White, AO Smith, Ruud, State or any other major water heater brands, it’s one of those...
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