How Can I Prevent Clogged Drains in My Home?

You’ve probably tried it before – that disgusting feeling when the bathtub or kitchen sink refuses to drain and murky water starts inching back up. You start imagining the water spilling over onto your clean floors. Your heart sinks – not another clogged drain!  While clogged drains may seem inevitable, the good news is, you […]

Why Does My Toilet Keep Clogging?

Clogged sinks are a nuisance no Hawaiian homeowner wants to deal with. When water refuses to drain from your kitchen or bathroom sink, daily routines quickly become disrupted. Our islands’ tropical climate and volcanic soil can actually increase the risk of sink clogs due to aggressive plant root growth and mineral buildup over time. While […]

What Should You Do When Your Sink Is Clogged?

Nobody wants to deal with a clogged sink that just won’t drain right. You know that sinking feeling when you hear gurgling noises from the pipes – please don’t let this turn into a full-blown drain disaster! While any backed-up sink creates a major inconvenience, a stubborn Hawaii clog can completely throw off your daily […]

Why Is My Toilet Gurgling?

There’s nothing quite like that gurgling sound from your toilet to make you go “Oh no, what NOW?!” While it may just seem like an annoyance at first, gurgling is definitely a warning sign that something’s amiss with your commode’s plumbing. See, gurgling happens when air gets trapped in the drain lines instead of water […]

Why Does My Water Heater Make a Knocking Noise?

Is your water heater driving you nuts with a round of knocking sounds that just won’t quit? Don’t panic – that doesn’t necessarily mean the whole thing is shot and ready for the scrapyard. But those noises could be your tank’s way of waving a little red flag. Sediment buildup, excessive pressure, or even just […]

What Size Tankless Water Heater Do I Need?

Sizing a tankless water heater correctly is absolutely critical for ensuring it can meet your household’s hot water demands. With no storage tank, tankless units provide hot water solely based on their output capacity as heated water flows through. Get the sizing wrong, and you’ll quickly run into frustrating issues. Undersize the tankless heater and […]

What Causes Low Water Pressure and How to Fix It?

If you’ve ever tried taking a shower only to be met with a trickle of unsatisfying water pressure, you know just how frustrating low water pressure can be. From simple annoyances like faucets that barely flow to bigger issues like dishwashers and washing machines not working properly, inadequate pressure impacts your whole home’s water supply. […]

Why is my Water Heater Taking So Long to Heat?

Nothing kills your morning groove quite like having to wait ages for that hot shower to finally kick in. Or how about going to wash a load of laundry only to find the water heater is struggling to provide enough hot water? Delayed heating is one of the most annoying water heater issues homeowners face. […]

What to Do When Your Water Heater Leaks?

Nobody wants to deal with the stress and potential damage of a leaking water heater. But the reality is, at some point, most homeowners will have to face this common problem. The key is being prepared and acting fast when you first notice signs of moisture. That minor drip or dampness around the base of […]

How Long Do Water Heaters Last?

Water heaters, though a vital part of our home’s comfort system, often operate unnoticed – until they don’t. The moment a water heater fails, it quickly becomes evident just how essential it is, turning from a silent provider of hot showers and clean dishes into a source of stress. The longevity of these appliances is […]