Design Comfort Blog: Archive for February, 2023

3 Causes Of Kitchen Sink Backups

Monday, February 27th, 2023

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The kitchen sink is an invaluable part of your home. In fact, the term “everything but the kitchen sink” is a reflection of this. The idiom dates back to WWII when citizens donated “everything but the kitchen sink” to help the war effort. The reasoning was that cast-iron sinks were deemed too heavy and bulky for donation.

We can’t imagine any homeowner being without a kitchen sink. Your kitchen sink is used multiple times throughout the day for food preparation, cooking, washing, and cleaning. It’s also subject to a lot of abuse. All the waste that comes from cooking and household chores goes down the drain. Unfortunately, this can lead to kitchen sink backups.

Even if there’s just a small amount of water backed up in your sink, you should call a professional. You don’t want it to get to the point where water is spilling out of the sink and onto your kitchen floor. When it comes to issues with kitchen plumbing in Salt Lake City, UT, you can count on our team for fast repairs. Let’s look at 3 common causes for this issue so you can hopefully avoid needing our expert service.

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Is it Time To Replace Your Water Heater?

Monday, February 13th, 2023

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Here in Utah where the winters are cold and frigid, you need a heating system you can depend on to keep your home warm and cozy. But have you given much thought to how much you rely on your water heater for your home comfort?

Although you rely heavily on your heater during the winter, you use water 365 days a year. Just think about how often you use water in your home. The day starts off with hot showers, breakfast, and coffee. You run the dishwasher and a load of laundry. You wash your hands multiple times throughout the day to keep germs at bay. When you think about it, the water heater is the true workhorse of the home!

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