New to Idaho? 10-Point Plumbing Check | A+ Plumbing
New to Idaho? The 10-Point Plumbing Check for First-Time Homeowners Welcome to Idaho! New keys, new views… and a brand-new set of “wait—where’s the main shutoff?” questions. If you just moved into your first home, a quick plumbing walkthrough now can prevent expensive surprises later (and save you from hunting valves at 2 a.m.). This […]
Backflow Testing in Boise: What Homeowners Need to Know (and How to Pass the First Time)
Backflow Testing in Boise: What Homeowners Need to Know (and How to Pass the First Time) If you have an underground sprinkler system, a boiler with make-up water, or any setup where potable water could mix with something you wouldn’t want to drink, you probably have a backflow prevention device—and your water provider likely requires […]
Heavy Rains = Backed-Up Drains? Boise Fixes That Work | A+
Heavy Rains, Backed-Up Drains: How to Protect Your Home in Boise When Boise skies open up, drains that seemed “fine” yesterday suddenly can’t keep up today. Floor drains gurgle. Showers drain slow. A basement toilet burps after every flush. If you’ve ever mopped at 11 p.m. with a storm still pounding, you know: once wastewater […]
Idaho Hard Water: 7 Fixes That Actually Work | A+ Plumbing
Idaho’s Hard Water Is Wrecking Your Plumbing: 7 Fixes That Actually Work If you’ve spotted chalky white spots on glassware, a crust around your faucets, soap that won’t lather, or a water heater that sounds like a popcorn maker, you’re not imagining it—hard water is doing slow damage. Much of Idaho’s groundwater is naturally mineral-rich […]
Tree Roots vs. Sewer Lines in Boise: Signs & Fixes | A+
Tree Roots vs. Sewer Lines in Boise: Early Signs, Real Fixes, and When to Call If you’ve got mature trees and an older home in Boise, your sewer line and those roots are probably on a slow collision course. Cottonwoods, maples, willows—great shade, aggressive root systems. Add in aging clay or Orangeburg laterals in older […]
Heat-Pump Water Heaters in Idaho: Lower Your Bills and Grab 2025 Credits/Rebates Before They Expire
If your water heater is getting older, louder, or a little unpredictable, you’ve got a choice to make: replace it with the same old technology or step up to a system that uses energy smarter. A heat-pump water heater (HPWH) doesn’t “make” heat the hard way—it moves heat from the surrounding air into the tank. […]
Boise’s First Hard Freeze Is Coming: The Homeowner’s Checklist to Prevent Burst Pipes
Boise’s First Hard Freeze Is Coming: The Homeowner’s Checklist to Prevent Burst Pipes If you’ve lived in the Treasure Valley long enough, you know fall can flip fast. One week it’s mild and sunny; the next, overnight temps sneak below freezing and garden hoses turn rigid. Boise and Nampa typically see their first fall frost […]
Common Plumbing Myths Debunked By Experts
Did you know that nearly 10% of homes in the U.S. have leaks that waste up to 90 gallons of water per day? That’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Shocking, right? Even more surprising is that many of these leaks stem from misconceptions aboutplumbing—bad advice that homeowners have heard for years and never […]
Why You Should Never Ignore A Slow Drain: Hidden Plumbing Problems You Need To Know
A slow drain might seem like a minor inconvenience, something you can deal with later. After all, it’s just a little sluggishness—nothing a bottle of drain cleaner can’t fix, right? Wrong. A slowdrain is often the first red flag signaling deeper plumbing issues that, if ignored, can lead to costly and serious damage to your […]
5 Common Signs Your Sewer Line Needs Repair
A damaged sewer line is every homeowner’s nightmare, yet it’s often one of the most overlooked parts of a home. Out of sight, out of mind, right? But here’s the thing: ignoring your sewer line can lead to costly repairs, health hazards, and even structural damage to yourproperty. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), […]