Checking Your Water Heater During the Summer Months

The summer months are the last times when you’d consider how well your water heater works. But, you need to be prepared for when the fall and winter seasons come along once again.

You can ask us at Lasiter and Lasiter Plumbing to help you in finding a solution that ensures your toilet stays functional. We can repair and replace water heaters in homes throughout the DFW area.

Look For Signs of Wear

Check for any rust or corrosion around your heater. These forms of wear are signs that you might have to replace your water heater. Rust could get in your hot water supply. The worst part is that rust and corrosion are often next to impossible to clean. read more

How to Keep a Sweating Toilet Under Control

A toilet will naturally develop condensation. The condensation occurs when the outside part of the tank is cooler than the air surrounding the area. As the tank fills with cold water, the tank cools down. The atmosphere in your home will be warmer on average, thus making it easier for the toilet to develop condensation.

While most forms of condensation are minimal and will not impact your bathroom, an excess amount can cause water damage around your property. There are a few things that can work to prevent the sweating from being more of a threat than necessary. read more

Steps For Testing Your Toilet

Your toilet might have some leaks that you will need to fix. A leak can be tough to find, but it can make it harder for your toilet to work as well as it should. It may also cause stains in your bathroom and use it more water than you expect, depending on the setup.

You can test your toilet from your home to see if it is working accordingly. There are a few steps that should work when getting your toilet ready for use.

Note: Implement this step well after the last person went to use the toilet. You can do this to get a more accurate readout over how well your toilet is functioning. read more

What Causes Leaks to Develop In Your Home?

Water leaks can be annoying and tough to find around your home. These leaks can keep your water system from functioning correctly. It may be time for leaky pipe repair services.

Your water bills may also rise, as you are using more water than necessary due to all that water flowing out of your setup. Multiple points can cause leaks to develop around your home. You’ll have to consider these places if you find any problems surrounding how well your water setup functions.

Seals Breaking

A seal is a material that goes over your pipes and connectors in your plumbing setup. Seals will prevent water from coming out, plus they keep the connections in place. Those seals are not going to last forever, as the pressure from your water setup can cause them to wear out. Eventually, you will develop a leak from one of these seals. read more

Sudden Temperature Changes Can Harm Your Plumbing System

One of the most common concerns we come across here at Lasiter and Lasiter Plumbing entails damages to plumbing systems caused by temperature changes. It is one thing for a home to go from hot to cold water on occasion for showering or washing. But after a while, all those temperature changes can negatively impact your plumbing system. You could experience leaks or other concerns that keep your plumbing setup from working as well as it should.

What’s even worse is that the weather outside can create even more significant temperature changes. With the weather conditions in the DFW area often being hot in the summer, it can become easy for plumbing fixtures to adapt to those intense conditions. When the temperature cools off, the plumbing setup will revert to its original state, thus creating more damage. read more

Hard vs. Soft Water – Is There a Difference?

We at Lasiter and Lasiter Plumbing can check on how well the water feels in your home. We can identify if you have soft or hard water. But what makes the two different from one another? What is appropriate for you to consider when finding something for use in your home?

Hard Water

First, let’s look at what makes hard water distinct. Hard water is a form of water that has dissolved materials in its body. These include magnesium, lime, and calcium. Those minerals have dissolved to where the water can produce spots around glasses, sink surfaces, and other items it touches. read more

How Are Spots on a Sink Cleaned Out?

The spots that develop around a sink can be frustrating and annoying. But they don’t have to be a burden if you have someone who can help you remove them. Our experts at Lasiter and Lasiter Plumbing can assist you in removing all those spots. Those spots can be tough to clear out, especially since many traditional cleaners won’t clean them out as you might wish. But we will give you our best effort to clean them out with an alternative method that is much more efficient.

What Are These Spots?

To understand how these features can be cleared out, you have to note how well these can form. The spots that develop around your sink are mineral deposits. Your water may contain calcium, lime, and other minerals that can build up after a while. Those materials can build up around your sink, especially your drain. They form when the tap water around your sink evaporates. read more

Is Plumber’s Putty That Useful?

Are you considering using plumbers putty? While plumber’s putty should appealing in theory, it can be more difficult for you to handle than what you might expect. You’ll have to look at a different solution for when you’re aiming to get your plumbing problems fixed correctly.

What Is It Made Of and Use?

Plumber’s putty is a soft mold that sets in on various plumbing materials. It works well with stainless steel materials and multiple types of fixtures.

It’s great for many situations, including controlling leaks. It can also help with producing seals in many forms. The seal is ideal for drains, faucets, and other features that might leak if not managed well. read more

Finding the Right Shower Head For Your Bathroom

Did you know that you can save lots of money by replacing the shower heads in your bathrooms? We want to arm you with this knowledge. Multiple factors will go into the quality of your shower head.

The more features will likely mean a more significant investment. Below are some other things to consider.

How Is It Designed?

A shower head may come with a wall-mounted design. But you can also find some hand-held models that you can use with an attached hose. A ceiling-based model will be affixed to an arm and will position itself directly in the middle part of your shower area. read more

Draining Water From Your Water Tank

The water tank in your home can be critical for ensuring you have enough water on hand for many intentions. But you have to watch for the sediment that can build up on the inside. The buildup can be painful for many purposes, but it especially becomes an issue for heating purposes after a while.

Filteration System

While your filtration system will clear that material out, it will still stay in the water tank. The buildup makes it harder for your container to remain as functional as it should.

The sediment may also prevent heat transfer from working. Your unit becomes less effective due to that limit. You will have to remove the deposit to make it easier to receive the warm water your home needs. read more