Category: Plumbing

A promotional graphic shows a bathtub filled with murky, backed-up water. The text reads, "Why is Water Backing Up from My Bathroom Drain?" with the Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric logo in the bottom right corner.

What Causes Your Toilets to Back Up Into Showers and Bathtubs? When wastewater from your toilet finds its way into your shower or bathtub, it’s often due to a blockage or disruption somewhere in your...

A technician in a red shirt and black cap inspects the plumbing under a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal unit visible. The Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.

There’s something unmistakably unpleasant about the smell of rotten eggs wafting up from your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, or shower drain. Think morning routine: you’re brushing your teeth, and suddenly, that sulfurous odor hits you....

A sprinkler system sprays water over a well-manicured lawn bordered by a rock garden and a stone pathway. The scene captures a bright and well-maintained outdoor landscape.

A verdant lawn is the envy of the neighborhood, but it takes regular and careful watering to keep it at its best. An efficient yard sprinkler system can greatly reduce the time and effort needed...

A diagram illustrates a water treatment system with a UV system, shut-off valves, and flow regulator options. The Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Key Takeaways UV water filters offer a chemical-free method to purify water. Eliminates harmful microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa). Requires minimal upkeep, typically only routine cleaning and annual lamp replacement. Particularly beneficial for those using well...

A promotional graphic shows a cracked underground pipe with an arrow pointing to the damage. The text reads "Common Plumbing Issues in Older Homes," with the Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric logo in the bottom left corner.

Older homes in Texas, particularly in the DFW and Greater Houston areas, have a special character that’s hard to replicate. But with age comes the potential for plumbing issues. Think rusted pipes, outdated fixtures, and...

A sump pump installed in a concrete basement floor with PVC piping connected to the system. The pit appears partially filled with water and debris.

Homeowners rely on sump pump systems to prevent water from flooding their homes. Waking up to several inches of water in your basement in Rockwall, TX would be a nightmare, and it might happen if...

A promotional graphic featuring the bold text "Summer Savings" in white with a red outline, framed by a dotted coupon border and a scissor icon. The Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric logo is placed at the bottom in red and white.

When summer rolls around, our homes become our refuges from the scorching heat. But we all know the drill—the AC starts working overtime, our plumbing systems get put to the test, and our electrical systems...

A technician in red gloves holds a screen displaying a sewer pipe inspection, showing internal pipe damage. The scene takes place outdoors near an open manhole cover.

Tree roots are a significant threat to sewer lines buried beneath your property. As beautiful and necessary to our ecosystem as trees are, their roots can spell disasters for your home’s underground sewer lines, explaining...

A view of an underground tunnel with exposed pipes running along the walls and ceiling, supported by metal braces. The Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric logo is visible in the bottom left corner.

If you own an older home, chances are you’ve got cast iron pipes running through your sewage system. While these pipes were once believed to be the gold standard for durability in their time, they...

A person replaces an air filter in a ceiling vent, with the vent cover opened and the old filter partially removed. The ceiling has crown molding and a nearby recessed light fixture.

Every central heating and cooling system uses a filter to remove airborne contaminants. Most standard filters are made of either paper or fiberglass in a cardboard shell. Forgetting to routinely change these filters will allow...