How Long Does a Water Heater Really Last?
If you are wondering how long does a water heater last, the typical answer is about 8 to 12 years for a traditional tank water heater, while a well-maintained tankless water heater may last 15 to 20 years or longer. Those numbers are useful guidelines, but they are...
What to Expect When Repiping Your House
If you are wondering what to expect when repiping a house, the short answer is that most whole-home repiping projects take about one to three days, and you should expect some temporary interruptions to your water service along with limited access to certain rooms...
Hydro Jetting vs. Drain Snaking: What’s the Difference?
When a drain starts slowing down or stops flowing altogether, the first question is usually simple: how do you get it open again? The answer depends largely on what is causing the blockage and how much buildup is inside the pipe. In the hydro jetting vs. snaking...
What Is Leak Detection and How Does It Work?
A hidden plumbing leak can be frustrating because the problem is often easy to notice but difficult to locate. You might hear water running when every faucet is turned off, notice a damp spot on the floor, or receive a water bill that suddenly looks more like a car...
How To Replace a Bathtub Faucet
Learning how to replace a bathtub faucet can be a helpful skill for homeowners who want to stop leaks, update an outdated fixture, or improve the look of their bathroom without taking on a full remodel. A bathtub faucet, also called a tub spout, may seem like a small...
How To Replace a Faucet Cartridge
When a faucet starts dripping, squeaking, sticking, or refusing to deliver the right mix of hot and cold water, the cartridge may be the culprit. Learning how to replace a faucet cartridge can help you understand what is happening inside your fixture and decide...
How To Replace a Kitchen Faucet
Learning how to replace a kitchen faucet can be a helpful skill for homeowners who want to update the look of their kitchen, improve water flow, or fix an old fixture that has seen better days. A new faucet can make your sink area more attractive and more functional,...
How To Replace a Shower Cartridge
If your shower handle is stiff, your water temperature is unpredictable, or your shower keeps dripping long after you have turned it off, you may be wondering how to replace a shower cartridge. At Lance Maxwell Plumbing, we know a faulty shower cartridge can turn a...
How To Replace a Shower Head
Learning how to replace a shower head is one of those simple home improvement tasks that can make a surprisingly big difference in your daily routine. A worn-out shower head can cause weak water pressure, uneven spray patterns, leaks, or mineral buildup that makes...
How to Install a Bathtub Faucet
Learning how to install a bathtub faucet can be a useful project for homeowners who are comfortable with basic plumbing tasks and have the right tools on hand. Whether your old faucet is leaking, outdated, corroded, or simply no longer matches your bathroom style,...