Washing Machine Standpipe: Height, Venting & Overflows | A+
Washing Machine Standpipe Science: Height, Venting, and Why It Overflows at Night If your washer standpipe only seems to overflow when you’re finally off the clock—late evening, overnight cycles, or that Sunday “catch-up” load—you’re not imagining it. Laundry drains are the most misunderstood branch in the house, and tiny mistakes in height, venting, and maintenance […]
HPWH in Cold Garages: Modes, Noise & Condensate | A+
Heat-Pump Water Heaters in Cold Garages: Winter Modes, Noise, and Condensate Fixes Heat-pump water heaters (HPWHs) are fantastic at cutting energy use—until winter hits and your garage feels like a walk-in fridge. If your HPWH lives in the garage (common in Idaho), you’ve probably noticed longer heat-up times, more fan noise, and sometimes a puddle […]
Holiday Hosting Prep: 2-Hour Plumbing Tune | A+
Holiday Hosting Prep: The Two-Hour Plumbing Tune That Prevents Embarrassing Backups Guests, casseroles, dish cycles on repeat—your plumbing is about to work overtime. The fastest way to avoid the dreaded sink backup or lukewarm shower is a focused, two-hour tune that tackles the three biggest holiday failure points: a greasy kitchen branch, a poorly set […]