by Smoak's Comfort Control | Dec 28, 2016 | December 2016, Plumbing
Plumbing vents may be something you are unfamiliar with, but they are necessary in any home for a variety of reasons. Almost all plumbing fixtures need to have vents. The only exception are floor drains. What Do Plumbing Vents Do? Plumbing vents are in place to help...
by Smoak's Comfort Control | Nov 9, 2016 | All, November 2016, Plumbing
Plumbing is not something most people think about unless there’s a problem. When there is a problem, however, it can dramatically alter daily activities such as bathing, cleaning and cooking. A clogged sewer line may manifest itself in a variety of ways. The...
by Smoak's Comfort Control | Oct 26, 2016 | All, October 2016, Plumbing
Have you ever had a water leak and heard shaking, rattling, or roaring? Your house can sound like a plane on a tarmac. Or one of those AAMCO commercials with the car shaking and all that noise from the engine! In actuality, if you turn on the faucet and there’s...
by Smoak's Comfort Control | Sep 28, 2016 | All, Plumbing, September 2016
If you are like the vast majority of people in the country, you probably don’t give all that much thought to your water heater until that moment when you suddenly realize that your pantry is ankle deep in water. If plumbing is not your thing, you would normally...
by Smoak's Comfort Control | Aug 17, 2016 | All, August 2016, Plumbing
Tankless water heaters and traditional water heaters both have the same purpose: heat water. So what’s the big deal? Let’s look at the differences of these two systems: Tankless Water Heaters The tankless water heater is often praised for its ability to provide an...
by Smoak's Comfort Control | Jul 27, 2016 | All, July 2016, Plumbing
If you’re like most homeowners, you didn’t buy a home in hopes of becoming an HVAC specialist, electrician, or water heater repairman. You want to live in your home, not be the specialist in charge of fixing everything. However, there are a few things you can learn to...
