Quick Recap A rotten egg smell in hot water may come from hydrogen sulfide gas. The odor mainly affects hot water lines, which helps pinpoint the problem. Flushing your water heater and treating it with bleach can eliminate bacteria and odor. Inspecting or replacing the anode rod may…
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Expansion tanks protect your water heater from excess pressure due to thermal expansion.
Installing an expansion tank helps extend the lifespan of your water heater, reduces the risk of repairs, and improves efficiency.
Nick’s provides expert water heater expansion tank repairs, maintenance, installation, and replacement across Houston and surrounding…
When the summer heat rolls into Houston, it brings more than just triple-digit temps and stifling humidity. It also changes how we cook, clean, and use our kitchens. Between backyard barbecues, family cookouts, and visiting guests, summertime usually means more dishes to wash, more food to prep, and more wear on your garbage disposal.
While…
Why Is Summer Heat So Tough on Pipes in Houston?
“Summer plumbin’, my pipe had a crack,
Summer floodin’, it happened so fast!”
Most homeowners tend to only associate catastrophic plumbing pipe damage with freezing winter temperatures. Here in Houston, the summers can be just as, if not even more brutal for your plumbing, as…

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Chemical drain cleaners can be a short-term fix but can seriously damage your plumbing over time, especially in older Houston homes.
Enzyme-based cleaners, baking soda and vinegar, plungers, or drain snakes are safer DIY alternatives for minor clogs.
For stubborn or recurring clogs, professional solutions like hydro-jetting…

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Gas plumbing work in Houston often requires a permit, especially for new installations, modifications, or equipment upgrades involving gas lines.
Skipping the permit process can result in fines, failed inspections, voided insurance claims, and serious safety risks.
Permits ensure that gas work is completed to code, inspected,…

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Gas tankless water heaters deliver higher flow rates and better performance for large households and cold climates.
Electric tankless units are ultra-efficient, compact, and easier to install—ideal for smaller homes or point-of-use applications.
Regular maintenance will help with long-term performance, including flushing and descaling.
Professional installation…
A broken water supply pipe is one of the most catastrophic plumbing emergencies a homeowner will ever experience. The extent of the catastrophe the burst pipe results in depends on several factors, including whether or not someone is in the home when the break occurs, how quickly the leak is discovered, and what…
When your toilet isn’t flushing like it's supposed to, it can be a scary experience watching the water (and whatever else) rise closer and closer to the rim of the bowl, hoping that it stops before it empties all over your floor. This dramatic scene does not happen “out of the blue,” as you’ve probably…
Plumbing problems are never convenient, but some issues go beyond annoying and enter the territory of a full-blown plumbing emergency. When waiting too long to act, these moments can lead to health hazards, property damage, and hefty repair bills. Whether it’s a sudden burst pipe or a toilet that won’t stop overflowing, knowing what qualifies…