Two is better than one when it comes to preventing basement flooding and water damage. Because a sump pump can fail without warning and storms often leave entire neighborhoods without electricity, the plumbing experts at Cliff Bergin & Associates recommend installing a second, battery-powered sump...
Tough drain clogs are more than an inconvenience—they can prelude bigger problems that require professional attention. That’s why the plumbing experts at Cliff Bergin & Associates are happy to weigh in with insights and tips to help keep all the drains in your home flowing...
Every time you turn on the shower or fill a glass from your faucet, your well pump is the reason you have a steady supply of safe, clean water. Most pumps, whether submersible or a motorized jet pump, use suction to draw water from the...
Few natural resources are more precious to us than water—we need it to stay healthy, clean, and comfortable. While most homes have a ready supply, water is not always equal in terms of safety, purity, and taste. That’s why regular water testing is so important—especially...
More Ozaukee and Washington county homeowners than ever rely on municipal sewers—and most flush away without worry. And you can, too, if you know the warning signs of damage or blockages in your sewer lines. Here are six things that could mean trouble is brewing...
Tap water in Wisconsin ranges in quality, but often has at least some level of contamination with salt, calcium, fluoride, pesticides, nitrates, lead, and more. It’s no wonder bottled water is a billion-dollar industry, but there is an easier, more affordable way to enjoy clean,...
The inner workings of your home can be a bit of a mystery, which is how household myths begin and gain strength. Most are harmless, but some can cost you time and money. For sound advice, go to a pro like the ones at Cliff...
It’s easy to take something like plumbing for granted. You control water in your home with a faucet or a flush, and never give it a second thought—until it’s not available or there's water somewhere you don’t want it to be. When this happens, there’s...
The snow has melted and April showers are behind us, but summer storms can mean flooding in streets, yards, and homes. Homeowners in Milwaukee and its suburbs know that the local storm water management system can be overwhelmed by a long or sudden rain, and...
The new efficiency standards and water heater requirements below do not mean that consumers have to replace their water heaters in 2015. Like the low-flow toilet requirements of the early 1990s, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mandate means that manufacturers cannot produce or sell...
