Ask Aztec: Do I Need a Permit For My DIY Plumbing Project?
Welcome to another edition of Ask Aztec , where we answer your most pressing plumbing questions! We’re addressing misconceptions about tankless water heaters in this installment, discussing permitting requirements, and explaining what an expansion tank does (and doesn’t do). ...
Do You Know Where the Sewer Line Cleanout is Located?
Picture this: Your home has a major clog. It’s causing sewage to back up into your bathroom sink and bathtub drain. The plumber arrives and asks where ...
A stopped-up sink or bath drain is frustrating but doesn’t always necessitate a call to a plumber. Try these home remedies before bringing in a pro. ...
It’s the small things that end up costing you. Absentmindedly leaving the faucet on while you brush your teeth, hand washing dishes instead of running ...
Ask Aztec: How Can I Determine the Age of My Water Heater?
The expert plumbers at Aztec Plumbing & Drains receive some pretty interesting questions on occasion. We’ve compiled some of the best inquiries here ...
Your water heater is a quiet achiever, operating nearly soundlessly as pipes warm water to your faucet or showerhead. Therefore any noise is out of ...
We’re under it every day and yet most of us are oblivious to it. We’re talking about the showerhead. It’s the fixture that rarely gets any attention ...
4 Hazardous Products You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain
While drains make for convenient disposal, some things should never go down them. Wastewater treatment plants can remove a variety of pollutants, but ...
As plumbers, we have to continually remind ourselves that there are certain things that are common sense to us but are completely foreign concepts to ...