Why Houston Homeowners Shouldn’t Skip Fall Plumbing Maintenance.
During the winter season, Houstonians are highly unlikely to experience the months of miserable sub-freezing temperatures and treacherous icy roads that places like Buffalo, NY, or Duluth, MN, do. However, as we’ve seen twice in just the last five years, Houston is certainly not…
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When you turn on the faucet or flush the toilet, you probably don’t think about what the hundreds of feet of pipe hidden behind your walls and through your attics are made of. Unfortunately, most homeowners are unaware that the material their pipes are made of can significantly impact the reliability and performance of their…
When everything in your home is working the way it should, you don’t give much of a thought to your water heater. You turn the tap, and hot water shows up. Simple. But when that water turns lukewarm, the tank starts rumbling, or there’s a suspicious puddle forming at the base of the unit, your…
If you’ve lived in the Houston area for a while, you have probably noticed a frustrating pattern: faucets don’t stay shiny, showerheads clog up, and water heaters seem to need replacement much sooner than expected. So what gives?
While some of this can be chalked up to age or usage, much of the problem has…
Most Houston homeowners are familiar with the headaches of clogged drains , leaking faucets , or a busted water heater . But one of the most serious plumbing problems is also one of the hardest to spot: the slab leak. Hidden under the very foundation of your home, a slab leak…
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…
What to Know
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…
Key Takeaways:
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…
Key Takeaways:
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,…
Tree-lined streets and shady backyards are a beautiful part of living in Houston, but those same trees can sometimes cause major problems below ground. One of the most frustrating—and often costly—plumbing issues homeowners face is the intrusion of tree roots into their sewer lines.
These roots, in search of water and nutrients, can snake their…
Key Takeaways
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…
Your water heater doesn’t get the respect many of your other home appliances get. It sits, tucked away and out of sight in a utility closet or attic, waiting to be called into duty, and magically delivering hot water to your faucets. Most homeowners never give their water heater a second thought—until it stops working…
It wasn’t very long ago that you used to get hot water within seconds of turning on the tap, and now it feels like you’re waiting forever. What’s changed? Is your water heater simply slowing down because of age, or is it a sign of a more significant issue?
Today, we’ll explore the common reasons…
Clogged drains happen all the time, and how you deal with them can mean the difference between free-flowing waste pipes and a severely clogged sewer line. A single, isolated slow drain or clog can often be attributed to hair and soap scum build-up in bathroom sink and tub drains. Kitchen sink drains are more likely…
Houston homeowners know that paying for the essentials costs more every year. Skyrocketing food costs, the constant fear of higher gasoline prices, and the increase in utility service expenses put tremendous pressure on us all. While it may not sound like it, making your home more environmentally friendly could help you save an impressive amount…

