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Have You Checked THIS Lately?

Almost every house has one. It’s generally located in a damp, dark hole in the floor, and most homeowners...

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Some Easy Water (and Money!) Saving Tips

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners has voted to increase water and sewer rates in order to pay for...

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Shut Down Leaks with Leak-Guardian!

The Leak-Guardian® systems provide the best protection available for the prevention of uncontrolled flooding from pipes, hoses, etc. This...

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Winterizing your Plumbing

Frozen water pipes burst because when water freezes it expands.  This expansion causes a build-up of pressure in the...

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How much water does a leaking faucet waste?

Are you living with a drip? Check out the USGS Drip Calculator to determine exactly how much water a...

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Reminder: Maryland Lead Free Plumbing

Back in December we told you about NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Annex G (NSF 61-G) and how it goes into...

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Vote for Apple Plumbing for Carroll’s Best 2012

It’s that time of year again! Time to vote in the annual Carroll County Time’s Carroll’s Best Contest! The...

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Clever (and Funny) Customer Plumbing Fix

Check out the way someone fixed their broken toilet handle!It worked until someone in the household wanted to clip...

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EPA Lead Free Laws to Go Into Effect in Maryland Jan 1 2012

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require all plumbing products to meet NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Annex G (NSF 61-G)...

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Tips to Maintain your Water Heater this Winter

When it’s cold outside, a nice hot shower or bath can be just what you need to get warmed ...

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Tips To Help You Prepare Your Plumbing System For The Winter

Winter is just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to start thinking about what needs ...

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How to Increase the Lifespan of your HVAC System

Your HVAC System is essentially the heart of your home, working hard every day to make sure you and ...

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Toilet Repair Month

OCTOBER IS: NATIONAL TOILET TANK REPAIR MONTH! I have been involved either part time or full time with the ...

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It’s Good to be a Plumber!

I was listening to Jill Schlesinger this morning on my way to the office.  She is on WBAL every ...

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Water Cooler and Bottle Filler Combo at the Hill Family YMCA

Last March (2017) Apple Plumbing installed this Elkay water cooler with bottle filler at The Hill Family Y in ...

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Fixing a Broken Frozen Water Main

Thanks to Jason, Luke and Brandon for giving up their Sunday to work in frigid temperatures to repair a ...

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE IMPENDING COLD SNAP?

A look at ACCUWEATHER this morning shows a prediction of subfreezing temperatures now until Saturday JANUARY 6. The lowest ...

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“TOILETS! Cheese and Crackers!”

My dad, Clements August Scheper, was a plumber. His business was C. A. Scheper & Son in Randallstown. The ...

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New Propane Boiler Installation

Jason and Luke just finished installing a nice new Burnham ES2 propane boiler for Greg & Amy.  We removed ...

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All About Pressure Reducing Valves

If you have City Water, chances are you have a pressure reducing valve on your water main where it ...

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Check Your Sump Pump!

A sump pump.  It is one of those household appliances you don’t really think about until it stops working.  ...

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