It’s so easy to take clean and ample water for granted, but unfortunately, safe, fresh supplies aren’t guaranteed. When you conserve water, not only do you protect this valuable resource, you also lower your water and sewer bills.
It’s so easy to take clean and ample water for granted, but unfortunately, safe, fresh supplies aren’t guaranteed. When you conserve water, not only do you protect this valuable resource, you also lower your water and sewer bills.
Poor water quality can cause a host of problems, including an unpleasant odor and taste, mineral scale buildup, excessive sediment accumulations, or bacterial or viral contamination. Whole-home water filtration systems can address these types of issues using three methods: a filter medium, UV light or a chemical process. Advantages of Installing a Whole-Home Water Filtration System With a whole-home filtration system, you’ll benefit from an improvement in water quality at every fixture, faucet and water-using appliance. That’s because the system is installed right where the water supply enters your home, so it’s treated before it’s distributed. There are systems available… Read More »
Saving money on your monthly water expenses starts with water conservation, and the best way to conserve this limited resource is with water-efficient plumbing fixtures. The following is a short list of fixtures and systems you can install to help you reduce your water usage and save money on your utility bills.
Do you often wonder why your energy bills are so high? The A/C and furnace are not the only appliances to blame. The water heater accounts for 15 to 25 percent of the energy usage in the typical home. One of the simplest and quickest ways to save money on your energy bill is to turn back the water heater temperature. Here’s why:
If your household water supply meets local quality standards but not yours, a water filtration system may be the best way to close that gap. In general, water supplied by municipalities in the United States complies with accepted health standards and other requirements. However, in many cases those measures of water quality are based on minimum criteria, not optimum goals. To take water quality to a higher level, you need enhanced filtration above and beyond the status quo provided by your municipal water supplier.
Bad tap water can ruin your day, whether you’re in the shower or are trying to finish your laundry. Your home’s water supply may be foul tasting, foul smelling or problematic for a number of reasons. If you suffer from any of the five causes of poor water quality listed below, read on to learn how you can improve your home’s water supply.
Homeowners in Grand Traverse County know what hard water is: rich in minerals, often metallic to the taste. In locations where your water is extremely bad, a reverse osmosis system may be worth the investment of time and money to make your home’s water fresh, safe and appealing.
Water damage is something that concerns all Traverse City homeowners — and it isn’t something that happens just because of excessive rainfall. Water damage prevention should begin with an inspection of your HVAC system. Your heating and cooling system can be the source of serious water damage that can damage your home’s building materials and your personal belongings, leading up to costly and unwarranted repairs and replacements. The following are some steps to stay ahead of watery issues:
Water conservation is an essential and popular practice many Traverse City homeowners are implementing to save money. Measures to enact saving water are important not only where water is scarce, but even in places like Michigan where the resource can seem in complete abundance. Saving water can help reduce your home utility bills, help prevent pollution, and promote a healthier environment. The following are some of the easiest ways to save water in your Traverse City neighborhood.
As the weather heats up throughout the summer, our water consumption increases. For many homeowners, the costs can be downright staggering, but the good news is that there are easy ways to lower water bills in your home.
Thank you for considering Team Bob’s for your heating, cooling, and plumbing needs! If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24/7 emergency hotline at 866-BOB-HEAT. Otherwise, please select a date and time below to request an appointment.
Please note: Your requested appointment date and time is not guaranteed. A member from our team will contact you by the following business day to confirm your appointment date and time.