Cold weather brings many perils. These include the possibility your heat could go out. Do you know what to do if this happens? Here are six steps you should take: Before this even becomes a problem, check out FEMA’s guidelines on what to include in an emergency kit. The agency recommends you store enough food, […]
Five ways trenchless digging saves time, money
Usually, to replace your sewer line means you must dig up your lawn and landscaping, and bust up the concrete. In other words, it disturbs the area around your house or business. The good news is there is an alternative to all that digging. It’s called trenchless digging. What is trenchless digging? Although “digging” is […]
Why boiler checks are a needed fall tradition
Fall checkups aren’t just for furnaces. Boilers are special pieces of equipment that also must be maintained. Eyman has vast experience in boiler maintenance. Their boiler Service & Installation manager has 30-plus years in the field and a Master Steamfitters license. They have the service technicians, truck stock and knowledge to service and repair your […]
Eyman Customer: They’re my go-to guys
Eyman customer Patty Garner said she’s used Eyman Plumbing several different times. “The first was after we had a different plumber. He said we had a big problem from outside the house to the street,” Patty said. “We wanted a second opinion, so I had Eyman come out.” She said the Eyman technician confirmed she […]
How to stop the “drip, drip, drip” of a leaky faucet
You’re in bed, reading a book or watching TV. Suddenly, you pick up on this sound from the other room. Drip…drip…drip… It’s one of your faucets, and the sound will slowly drive you crazy. How much water do you lose to a leaky faucet? According to the US Geological Survey, if a faucet drips three […]
Water Heaters De-Mist-ified
When you purchase your water heater from Eyman Plumbing, you can expect: It meets all federal requirements Comes with a six-year warranty There is a one-year warranty on Eyman’s labor And six years protection against tank leakage and parts from the manufacturer What’s the most important thing to know when buying a water heater? The […]
Inoperable valves
Problems often can be spotted when MUD checks your water meter. If there are no signs of increased water use, but you don’t pay for all you get, there are two possible issues. First, the flow may not be metered correctly. More often, however, this is the result of an inoperable valve. There are two […]
Common HVAC Questions Part 1
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning. These three systems directly affect your comfort. So if you have seasonal problems with your home’s temperature – whether too hot or too cold – you usually know quickly. Here are three of the most common HVAC questions Eyman Plumbing hears Why doesn’t the furnace blow hot […]
Stop Box Issues
Your house’s stop box is a cast-iron pipe installed vertically underground and covered with a lid. It provides access (with a tool on a pole) to a water cut-off valve between MUD’s water supply and your home. View stop box illustration here There are two ways to find out if you have an issue with […]
Ductless System
What’s that noise? Homeowner Jim Fogarty would say “nothing.” That’s because he recently had Eyman Plumbing install ductless heating and air conditioning system in his old home. Fogarty made the decision to go ductless after he lost a couple of his air conditioner window units. He asked Eyman if any new technology was available and […]
An appreciation for the past
Eyman Plumbing began its affiliation with the Restore Omaha Conference last year. Kristine Gerber, Executive Director of Restoration Exchange Omaha, is glad Eyman was a conference exhibitor each of the last two years. Restoration Exchange Omaha holds the Restore Omaha Conference annually. “Eyman is one of the few companies that know how to fix those […]
Home, Snug Home: The Tiny House
After Becky Bayne’s father died, she and her husband Jay had to take apart his house and go through his things. It was a long, painful process. As the couple worked, they thought about how much they didn’t want to leave their two sons with the same task when they passed on. “We aren’t retiring […]