Looking for plumbing repair or service? Call (800) HEDLUND > (800) 433-5863
High Efficient plumbing fixtures can lower your household’s water bills and conserve resources! Good for the environment and good for your budget. These types of fixtures can typically be swapped out with little to no disruption to your current plumbing. A normal showerhead uses 30% more than low flow, and a faucet can use as …
How Plumbing Fixtures Can Save You Money (and Water) Read More »
Have you lost optimal water pressure in your home with a well system? Here are some tips to fix it. The two major reasons for low water pressure with well systems are: Buildup in the plumbing due to hard water The pressure tank bladder is either failing or completely failed. Also related to the pressure …
How to Fix Low Water Pressure When You Have a Well System Read More »
If you’re a homeowner, there’s a good chance you’ll have to deal with tree roots in your sewer line at some point. While it can be an annoying and costly problem to fix, it’s important to understand the causes and symptoms of tree root infiltration so you can take steps to prevent it from happening …
How to Detect and Prevent Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line Read More »
Not only do water heater leaks cause a loss of hot water, they also can cause water damage to walls and floors. The likelihood of a leak increases over the lifetime of your water heater. If you suspect that your water heater is in need of a repair, give Hedlund Plumbing a call. We can …
Got frozen pipes? Don’t lick it to find out – no matter what your brother tells you. How to Tell if Your Pipes are Frozen No water coming out of the faucet? Check that your water is still turned on at the main valve. Then check for leaks. If that seems ok, you probably have …
Yep. Winter is here. Did you notice? Michiganders are used to cold weather. We know how to run a snowblower. Every Michigan kid has used a snow shovel. And every Michigan homeowner should be prepared for emergency plumbing situations this winter – and every winter. Hot water is used more in the winter, and we …
How You Can Prepare For Emergency Plumbing Situations This Winter Read More »
Can you? Yes! Should you? No! Coffee grounds should not go down a sink drain. Even though coffee grounds are ground up into very fine pieces, coffee beans are pretty rock hard. It’s equivalent to grounding up a peach pit and dumping it down your drain – which most of us wouldn’t do – let’s …
So, you think you have a leak in the wall, but you aren’t sure where. You know it’s causing damage, but where do you start? One of the most common causes of water damage in the home is faulty plumbing. However, most homeowners assume that they will be able to see it from a faucet …