Backflow Preventer

As the name implies, water hammer is a knocking or hammering noise emanating from your plumbing, specifically the water supply lines. The phenomenon occurs when water flowing through the pipes is abruptly shut off at the valve. The interrupted flow discharges a miniature shockwave of energy backwards through the pipes, causing them to rattle or […]

In winter and summer, we usually make a considerable effort to seal our home to keep conditioned air in and the temperatures of the season out. While this can lead to a comfortable and well-heated or cooled home, it can also limit the amount of ventilation that brings fresh air into our living spaces. If […]