What to Look For in a Plumber
What to Look For in a Plumber
Don’t Wait for a Disgusting Surprise from Your Sewer
No one wants to think about a sewer line backing up, but if you are not conducting regular sewer line maintenance in your home or watching what you send down the drain, you could find yourself with a smelly surprise.…
Power Outage? You Got This!
With ice comes the potential for power outages. Make sure you’re prepared. Here are some tips (beyond the basics of stock up on food!). Place flashlights in strategic locations. Know where they are, and that the batteries are operating, before…
Benefits of a Residential Water Softener
Benefits of a Residential Water Softener According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day. Over half of this amount is used by appliances that dispense water that comes in…
Water Heaters: How to Select the Right Model and Service Provider
New federal regulations will require tank water heaters to be more energy efficient than models in the past. New models utilize hybrid electric/heat, solar, and even condensed gas. On average, water heaters can account for 17 percent of your home’s…
Locating Water Leaks on a Slab House
Plumbing repairs in Harrisburg can be a difficult subject for homeowners. In particular, water leaks, such as those under slabs, can be the source of headaches for many homeowners. At HB McClure, we value the opportunity to assist our customers…
Plumbing Repairs: When is it Time to Call the Pros?
Handyman skills can be very useful for many maintenance jobs around the home. Many homeowners even feel confident tackling minor plumbing jobs that require little technical skills or equipment. When it comes to major plumbing repairs in Harrisburg, however, it’s…
Get Your Home Winter Ready
Make your home winter ready by following these tips. 1. Keep the thermostat set to at least 50 degrees if you’re going away for the season—or just for a weekend—so the pipes don’t freeze. 2. Set ceiling fans to run…
Ready, Set, Save! New Years’ Resolutions that Will Lighten Your Utility Load
What are your New Years’ Resolutions? Watch less TV? Read more? Join (and go to) the gym? Spend more time with family? Eat healthier. How about…save for a big vacation? Reduce your monthly costs by 10%? How many of you…
Plumbing 101 — How do you know when it’s time to get a new toilet?
How do I know when the toilet has to go? The toilet is one of the most frequently used fixtures in any home. As with any regularly-used item, it’s bound to break sooner or later. The handle, the flapper, the…