There’s nothing quite like coming in from the cold on a frigid winter’s day.  All at once, you feel invigorated and yet grateful to be back in warm environs. But the dry heat created by your home heating system coupled with cold outdoor air can make your skin feel dry, itchy, and uncomfortable. What’s more, […]

Extreme winter weather can cause many problems for homeowners here in Germantown and throughout Montgomery County. And one of the most common is also one that can easily be prevented: frozen water pipes. As water freezes and expands, it puts pressure on the pipe causing it to bulge and potentially burst. Adding to the problem […]

When people call and ask us about insulating water pipes in unheated areas of their homes, they’re usually talking about their cold water pipes, i.e., those most prone to freezing in excessively cold temperatures. But we’re here to tell you that it’s just as important to insulate your hot water pipes.  First of all, if […]

Any time you have more guests than normal, you have the opportunity for more plumbing problems than normal.  Well, that’s precisely what frequently happens during the holidays and, from our experience here at Your 1 Plumber, it’s about a 50-50 split between nuisance-type plumbing problems that occur in the kitchen and bathroom. But knowing what […]

It’s that time of year again! The radio and television commercials are in full force, everyone’s talking about it, and you might already be preparing for it at home. No, we’re not talking about the Holidays, but rather the cold and flu season! Not really something to celebrate, we agree. But given that the average […]

A Winter Advisory for Home Owners in Germantown & Montgomery County. There’s an old saying about bad things even happening to good people. When it comes to preventing frozen water pipes here in Germantown and Montgomery County, it has nothing to do with good or bad.  The operative words here are “careful” and “watchful.” So […]

Humidity is no stranger to our area.  After all, we’re at a low elevation, not far from the ocean, and right in the path of all those warm and moist air currents flowing up along the Atlantic coastline. Can you say 90 degrees with 90% humidity?  The truth is, we say it way too often:  […]

Ready to pull your hair out over a clogged drain?  Okay, take a deep breath, step away from the sink, loosen the grip on your hair, and then continue reading this blog. See what we did there?  We’re acknowledging just how frustrating clogged drain problems can be.  Especially if they happen with ridiculous frequency.  From […]

When it comes to conserving water in Germantown and Montgomery County, which is the better choice: a shower or bath? Well, let’s see. The average bath uses between 30 to 50 gallons of water. By comparison, if you have an older style showerhead, it may be pumping out more than 5 gallons of water per […]

So, you ask yourself, “What the hey is an anode rod?” Well, nothing more or less than a key component of your Germantown storage tank water heater, especially when it comes to the unit’s longevity. Think about it like this: you hot water heater is essentially a steel tank that remains full of water all […]