Best Ways to Increase Low Water Pressure In Your House

Low water pressure is an issue that many homeowners deal with. It’s frustrating, inconvenient and even embarrassing if you frequently entertain guests. If the lack of water pressure in your home has become a family joke or you are simply sick of waiting forever for the bathtub to fill, try some of these tips and tricks to increase low water pressure:

Clear Clogged Pipes

One of the most common causes of low water pressure is clogged pipes. Clogs form when sediment or materials such as food, hair, grease or oil bind together and harden in the plumbing system. These types of clogs are most frustrating because they are difficult to detect and often even more difficult to remove. Many homeowners will choose to clear out these clogs with a chemical drain cleaner. This would be a huge mistake.

Chemical drain cleaners use lye as an active ingredient that not only eats away at clogs but also eats at your pipes and weakens them over time resulting in burst pipes or ruptures. For easy and safe drain and pipe cleaning, invest in professional drain cleaning services. These methods are safe and effective. They will clear out years of clogs while improving your overall water pressure as well.

Make Sure it’s not an Isolated Problem

If the low pressure seems to only affect certain faucets in your home, the issue may be with the hardware, not your overall water pressure. Modern taps and faucets are designed with water conservation and efficiency in mind. Unlike older models that work by letting water flow through a large area out the faucet, newer models have several tiny parts in place to make it more difficult for water to get out. One of these components is a grid-like screen that limits the amount of water that comes out through the faucet.

These tiny holes improve conservation efforts, but they also put the hardware at risk for clogs from tiny particles such as sediment and debris. These tiny clogs will have an impact on your water pressure for that specific type. Before investing in other methods to increase the water pressure, check the faucets first to be sure it’s not simply a clogged faucet.

Adjust the Regulator

Did you know that most water suppliers supply water that is too highly pressurized for home use? This is why we use regulators to bring the water pressure to a level that is perfect for our homes.

One of the first things you should check when experiencing low water pressure is if the regulator is working correctly. If all looks good, you can adjust the regulator to let more high-pressure water through the system. Be watchful of any damage or signs of wear and tear to the system. If the regulator looks to be deteriorating, it’s time to replace it.

Install a Booster

One of the most drastic ways to increase low water pressure in your home is by installing a water pressure booster. These devices connect to your plumbing and pass water through an electronic pump and pressure tank. This boosts the pressure and stores it in a reserve tank so the water is ready for you whenever you need it.

For more information on the best ways to increase the water pressure in your home, call Laney's Inc, in Fargo, ND today at (701) 237-0543.

 

Unclog Pipes Effectively

Unclog Pipes Effectively

Family Fun Month

The warm, lazy days of summer offer many opportunities to enjoy time with the family. You don’t have to escape on a long, exotic vacation to have memorable times, enjoy the outdoors, and have new experiences. You can plan a variety of activities that provide fun, chances to learn new things and a relaxing change from your routine. Take one month out of summer before September arrives to explore the entertainments that are available in your area.

Schedule Your Activities For the Summer Months

Don’t leave your summer plans to languish in confusion from a “what shall we do today?”. Do some research of attractions and activities that are available in your area. Create a month-long calendar of scheduled events. Scheduling events will limit inter-family arguing and provide information to everyone about what to expect. Here are some sample activities that most families enjoy:

• Day at the Beach
• Hiking in nearby state park
• Museum day
• Water park day
• Zoo day
• Bicycle riding
• Local festival
• Outdoor sports at the park
• Aquarium visit
• Historical sites and monuments

Make A Fun Month Calendar

Sit down with the family and create a summer fun calendar that schedules exciting events for each day of the week. In this way, you can ensure that each member of the family has a voice in choosing a favorite activity, and no one is left out of the process. Don’t forget to plan rest periods at in-between home events so you can cool off and relax before the next stop. Make sure your air-conditioner is inspected and repaired to avoid inconvenient breakdowns during hot weather.

Organize Your Activities

Make a list of items you will need for the daily activity. You may want to plan a picnic lunch for a day at the beach or outdoor games. If you need specialized equipment, make sure you have it on hand in preparation for the activity. Check your wardrobe for appropriate swimsuits, hiking shoes, hats, sunglasses, coolers for drinks and other necessary items. And don’t forget the sunscreen.

If any Plumbing or HVAC problems are keeping you away from family fun activities this summer, the professionals at Laney's Inc. are here to help all residents of the Fargo, ND area. Give us a call at (701) 237-0543.

Financing Options Available

Financing Options Available

Get the Facts About UV Awareness Month

Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the leading cause of skin cancer. July is UV Awareness Month. During the month of July make sure to take action to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage.

Prepare for UV Awareness Month

Too much sunlight can cause several long-term health conditions:

• Visual Impairment
• A weakened immune system
• Wrinkles and sunburns
• Skin cancer

Prevent Getting Sunburned

Summertime means spending more time outside enjoying the nice hot air. Make sure to check the local UV index before spending time at the pool, going to the park, or even enjoying a walk with your Pokemon Go.

Check your sunscreen to make sure the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is between 30 and 50; no one wants burnt skin. Always apply sunscreen lotion 15 minutes before going outside. You will need to reapply your sunscreen every two hours.

Protect Your Eyes From the Sun

Sunglasses can protect your eyes from UV rays on sunny days. If you are indoors sitting near a window, you should still wear sunglasses. Too much exposure to UV light can increase your risk of developing cataracts. Only wear sunglasses that offer UV protection.

What Time is the Hottest During the Day

You should avoid sitting in the sun between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. You need to wear sunscreen throughout the year, and you need to apply sunscreen more often if you are swimming or sweating. Some sunscreen lotions are waterproof, but you should still apply more sunscreen whenever you get out of the pool.

For summer tips with your home’s plumbing, call Laney's Inc. in Fargo, ND at (701) 237-0543. A friendly customer service representative can assist you.

Flexible Financing Options Available

Flexible Financing Options Available

Summer is Finally Here and the Sun is Out

There are plenty of projects that need your attention, but these six items will make your life easier if you can get them done before the Fourth of July.

1) Clean Your A/C

Even new units can clog up with grit and grime, and if your region has cottonwood trees, the fluff may already be clogging your air conditioning unit. This is an easy fix before it becomes an emergency and will keep your expenses low and your home comfortable.

2) Check Your Faucets

If you haven't had to hook them up yet, make all the necessary connections and confirm the hoses and sprayers are functioning well. In fact, if celebrations in your neighborhood include fireworks, you might want to have the hose ready to go.

Small lawn and shrub fires are not unheard of if someone gets careless with a firework, and sparks and ashes are not particular about where they land. Some extra watering in the lead-up to the Fourth of July is probably in order if your region is particularly dry.

3) Trim Shrubs

The rose bush in front of the house may be beautiful, but if it's scratching against your siding or window trim, it needs to be tamed. With care, cut back any sprouts or branches that brush the house on windy days. Many plants grow naturally in a globe pattern or evenly branching out from a central root. If your shrubs are too close to your home to allow that, a yearly trim of anything brushing against your home is a good habit.

You won't damage the overall shape of the plant with some judicious pruning. Also, review any vining plants and make sure they're not snaking under the vinyl siding to cause rot or moisture build-up. Once June gets really warm, many plants are too busy blooming to put out new shoots. Early July is an ideal time to check foundation plantings for invasive or destructive growth patterns.

4) Check Out Deck Post and Pillars for Rot.

If spring rains were heavy, moisture damage will start showing up as the lumber dries out. One warped or rotted framing member can influence the stability of your whole deck, so be sure to address any damage you find.

Once the heavy rains have moved on, you should have a stretch of clear, sunny days. This is also an excellent time to clean decks, wooden fences, and any other wooden structures in your yard.

Turn off any automatic sprinklers that may impact your wooden structures, and water seal them to preserve these important features.

5) Building Some Easy Outdoor Seating

If your carpentry skills are a bit more advanced, you might enjoy designing and building a tree bench from scratch. A wrap-around tree bench, placed around the base of an older, established tree, can give you a great spot to sit and read or just enjoy the fresh air.

6) An Outdoor Kitchen is a Great Project to Add Value to Your Home

Currently, outdoor kitchen trends lean toward permanent structures and high budgets. However, if you've got a grill, a place to store food that needs to be prepped, a place to serve food, and a place to keep beverages cold, you can put together a temporary and very functional outdoor kitchen while you determine the best layout for a permanent feature.

Stay flexible. A reclaimed potting bench can serve as a food storage spot, and dish washing tubs loaded with ice can store salads and other items that need to stay cool. Cover everything with food mesh tents to prevent flies from taking over your party. Dedicate a cooler to transport uncooked food to the grill, and clean it carefully after each use.

Or, if the heat builds up indoors every time you need to prepare a meal, try putting together a solar oven with your kids. The process of cooking outdoors need not include an outdoor kitchen or even a grill. A modified cardboard box can help you reduce temperatures inside while your food bakes under the sizzling summer sun.

The spring is often loaded with planting projects, and August is loaded with back to school plans and vacations. Taking care of a few projects before the Fourth of July will keep your home in tip-top shape, your house cool and your July free for fun and relaxation.

Beating the heat can be as easy as calling the right HVAC professionals for a maintenance check up on your A/C unit. For any Plumbing or HVAC assistance call Laney's Inc. at (701) 237-0543, serving the Fargo, ND area.