Sewer Damage: Top Causes & Prevention Homeowners rarely think that sewage backups can happen to them. In reality, as our home and city’s sewage system ages, these unfortunate disasters are more likely to occur with every passing year. If you haven’t had the pleasure…
How to Prevent Burst Pipes This Winter
How to Prevent Burst Pipes This Winter Throw up those decorations and turn off your water valves; the time of year for freezing weather and plumbing hullabaloo has come. The Bacon team loves this time of year. Our customers get more familiar with their plumbing…
Do Your Drains Smell? Here’s How to Fix It
Do Your Drains Smell? Here’s How to Fix It We’d like to think that whatever we put down our drains is out of sight, therefore, out of mind. Only when you notice something’s wrong that you realize this isn’t the case. If you have a…
Common Electrical Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore
Common Electrical Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore Your home runs on electricity. Without that quick zap of power, you wouldn’t be able to charge your phone, clean your clothes, keep your food cold, and much more. Sure, there are a few kinks here and there, like…
How to Avoid Hot & Cold Spots in Your Home
How to Avoid Hot & Cold Spots in Your Home If summer is over and winter hasn’t even begun, why do some homes still struggle with hot and cold spots? Unless you want to experience every type of climate as you walk through your home,…
Why Liquid Drain Cleaners May Not Be the Answer
Why Liquid Drain Cleaners May Not Be the Answer Have you ever wondered about the science behind your quick plumbing solutions? Any good plumber has, and Bacon wants to keep you in the know about what your plumbing experiences with liquid drain cleaners and to…
Signs Your Dishwasher Water Line Needs to Be Replaced
Signs Your Dishwasher Water Line Needs to Be Replaced Even though dishwasher issues may happen once in a blue moon, you should prepare for the unexpected by following professional guidance. Dishwasher issues range from loud cycles to residue left on dishes. Still, there are a…
The Best Way to Prolong the Life of Your HVAC System
The Best Way to Prolong the Life of Your HVAC System Maintaining your air conditioning system is one of the most important things you could do, especially here in the state of Texas. We need our air conditioner roughly 9 months out of the year,...
Surprisingly Common Causes of Clogged Drains
6 Surprisingly Common Causes of Clogged Drains We’ve all been there. You turn around to flush the toilet and suddenly everything is coming back up. Or you’re trying to take a shower but standing in three inches of water. Clogged drains happen to every homeowner,...
How to Handle an Emergency AC Repair
How to Handle an Emergency AC Repair Your AC is out, blowing hot air, or you can no longer operate the thermostat. If this sounds like your home, there is no need to panic! Hopefully you only have to experience an AC emergency once in...