5 All-Too-Common Water Pressure Issues — and How We Fix Them!
At Burton, we know water pressure problems can be frustrating. That’s why our local plumbers are highly trained on the most effective ways to diagnose and repair the water pressure issues that disrupt your home. Because your shower is your sanctuary, your kitchen is your common ground, and your home appliances keep your household running smoothly— and caring for your plumbing is our top priority. In the course of assessing, repairing, and restoring the water pressure in thousands of homes across the Greater Omaha area, we’ve come across five causes that are almost always the source of a slow or [...]
Drain Opening or Drain Cleaning: Which is Right for You?
Dear Burton, I’ve seen ads for your $93 or FREE drain opening special. Is drain opening the same as drain cleaning? - Drained and Confused Dear Drained, A lot of homeowners assume a drain cleaning and a drain opening are the same. And they do serve the same purpose— to rid your pipes of damaging debris and cantankerous clogs, thereby restoring your free-flowing plumbing. But the process and outcome of drain opening and drain cleaning are very different. Drain opening is the quickest way to open the floodgates Drain opening is a simple process that involves snaking a special [...]
Hunger Action Month: It’s Time for Happy Homes and Fed Families
September is Hunger Action Month— our opportunity to unite in the fight against hunger. Hunger Action Month is an initiative launched by Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the nation. Every September, Feeding America partners with hundreds of food banks and thousands of Americans to restock pantries nationwide, just in time for winter. At Burton, we take every opportunity we can get to serve and support this local community. And Hunger Action Month is no different. That’s why we’re bringing back our annual hunger-fighting special for the 4th year in a row: This September, a $55 Furnace Inspection and [...]
3 Savvy Homeowner Tips For Keeping a Clean Garbage Disposal
Ever notice a…. questionable… smell coming from your sink? You clean and clean, but you just can’t seem to shake the stink? Chances are, your garbage disposal more closely resembles garbage than a disposal! Prevent odors from taking over your kitchen by following these three quick disposal maintenance tips: 1. Run the disposal often, even if it’s empty Did you know the blades of your garbage disposal can rust and get stuck in place? But running your disposal for a few minutes a week with a strong flow of cold water can stop this corrosion before it starts. The cold [...]
Homeowner Hacks: Top Tips for a Clean and Clear Garbage Disposal
In a perfect world, your garbage disposal is a mean, clean, grinding machine. But without proper maintenance, over time, it’s likely to become your kitchen’s #1 source of noxious odors. If a stenchy (or subpar!) garbage disposal is doing your kitchen dirty, today’s Homeowner Hack is for you! We’ll be covering: How to fight even the worst disposal stench How to prolong the life of your disposal Three things to try when it just won’t turn on https://youtu.be/R9wR4uCNKqE Ready to DIY your garbage disposal like a Homeowner Hero? Let’s get to the hacks! As you use your disposal, all [...]
Homeowner Hacks: Handy Tips for DIY Drain Opening
Omaha homeowners: Is your bathtub just not draining like it used to? Before you call a drain cleaning service or reach for the harsh clog-busting chemicals (that often cause more harm than good) try this quick homeowner hack! As much as we love sending our expert plumbers to open drains all across Omaha, with just a few tools and a little elbow grease, you can get your bathtub draining again in under ten minutes— no chemicals or prior plumbing experience needed. https://youtu.be/-8UncgbPsfg Read on to learn Burton’s latest Homeowner Hack: Opening your bathtub drain with just four simple steps [...]
3 Surprisingly Fun Tips For Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals are kitchen workhorses, taking the daily grind to a whole new level (often in dark places, out of view). Given everything we throw at them (or rather, down them), it’s not surprising they get funky from time to time. What may be surprising is how easy (and almost fun) it is to keep them looking and smelling their best. Before we get started, here’s a fun bonus tip: Always disconnect the power to your garbage disposal before working on it—because it’s fun to keep all of your fingers attached to your hand—and it’s not fun to work in [...]
Household Items You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet
It can be tempting to flush something down the toilet out of convenience. However, just because something can be flushed doesn’t mean it should be. Here is a list of household items you should never flush down your toilet. • Cotton products — Q-tips, cotton balls, cotton pads • Wipes • Dental floss • Paper towels • Anything “flushable” At Burton, we recommend homeowners be skeptical of any items categorized as “flushable.” To determine if something is genuinely flushable, that would require all toilets to be engineered the same. The amount of water in your toilet and your sewer line’s [...]
7 Tell-Tale Signs That You Need Your Drains Cleaned!
Amongst endless chores, we often find ourselves neglecting our plumbing system. Don’t ignore issues when drains start acting up or you’ll end up in a mess! Drains that require cleaning can cause damage, so it’s important to look out for signs that you may need your drains cleaned. How do you know that it's time to clean the drains in your house? Here are some obvious ways your drainage system is trying to show you that you need a drain cleaning. Slow Drains Have you noticed that it's taking longer than usual for the water to go down the kitchen [...]
Burton Identified as an Essential Business During COVID-19
Omaha, NE – The President and U.S. Department of Homeland Security has identified plumbers and other service providers as “essential critical infrastructure workers” during the COVID-19 threat. In response to the announcement, Mark Evans, owner and president of Burton A/C, Heating, Plumbing and More has issued a personal statement promising to continue protecting the Omaha community and ensuring the continuity of functions critical to public health and safety. “I want the Omaha community to know we are taking every precautionary measure to ensure the health and safety of our valued customers and employees. Our business will stay open and be [...]
Why You Need a Yearly Kitchen Drain Opening
You know how it begins. The kitchen sink drains slower and slower every day. Was it always like this? You can’t remember. So you ignore it (which never solves the problem, but we are all human). Before you know it, the drains are clogged and nothing will drain. A drain operating at its optimal point is when liquids swirl down the drain at a rapid pace. It should not drain slowly, gurgle, or bubble. Your kitchen drain requires at least once a year maintenance and cleaning. Preventative maintenance can help save you from headaches by maintaining a healthy and working [...]
How To Prevent Clogged Drains
Slow draining sinks and tubs can be frustrating. Especially when the holidays are around the corner and guests are knocking at your door. While some issues can easily be fixed by yourself, some drains may need professional cleaning in order to get it back to optimal use. Luckily, Burton is now offering a drain opening for $99! Get your drains flowing before company comes! Once you have your drain opened and back to normal, make sure you know common causes of clogged drains. Hair can cause drain blockage when combined with sticky substances like soap. Consider using a sink strainer [...]