Why is My Water Bill so High?
The next time your high water bill comes, if it is much higher than you expected, there may be a problem you are not aware of yet.
Clean Out Your Gutters Right Now
Cleaning gutters plays an important role in directing the water away from your house and its foundation, but neglecting your gutters could be costly.
How to Handle a Leaking Bib on an Outdoor Faucet
As you connect your hose to the faucet and turn on the water, you might see an unfortunate leak coming from the damaged hose bib.
The High Demand for a Tankless Water Heater
Cutting back on the wait for hot water and reducing your energy bills can go hand in hand. Have you considered a tankless water heater?
Stop Toilet Troubles Before They Start
Before you call the plumber, even before the clogged toilet makes a mess, there are things you can do to stop it from happening.
More Ways to Cut Back on Water Usage
During quarantine, you will put your utilities through the ringer. It’s best to know how you can start saving water at home before the bill skyrockets.
Signs of a Clogged Sewer Line
There are ways that you can prevent sewer line clogs from happening, especially when you or a plumbing professional knows what to look for.
What Causes Water Spots?
Despite their appearance, an overreaction to water spots on your dishes is unwarranted because there are a couple things you can do to prevent them.
Does Your Water Take Too Long to Heat?
Doesn’t it always happen that when you don’t have time to waste, your water heater is slow to heat, and you want to fix that fast.
(More) Frequently Asked Plumbing Questions
When you experience an issue, you are definitely not the first. In fact, other homeowners ask many of the same plumbing questions thousands of times.
The Inner Workings of Your Basement Floor Drain
Your basement floor drain is one of the most important parts of your home’s plumbing. Without it, there would be no place for water to exit.
Can You Still Use Your Plumbing During a Power Outage?
Does a power outage affect your plumbing? The short answer is, yes. Without power, you can still have running water to your house.
How to Survive Without a Dishwasher
If you’re facing the problem of a broken dishwasher, or if you never had a dishwasher to begin with, you can still survive without one.
What is Causing Those Bad Smells From Your Plumbing?
There are quite a few common causes to bad plumbing smells that you can identify, and maybe even resolve all by yourself.
Tough Clog? Use a Plumber’s Snake
More stubborn clogs require a different tool. A tool that covers the middle ground between the plunger and a professional – the plumber’s snake.
Easy Ways to Conserve Water Around the House
If you are smart about your water usage and conserving water, that can lead to cutting your water bill by over one-third of its total.
Kellermeier Hosts Skilled Trades Night
On January 8, 2020, Blaine Kellermeier gathered select contractors and specialists to host a skilled trades night for Rockford middle and high schoolers.
Fix a Loose Toilet Handle Yourself
Not all plumbing issues can be handled quickly and independently, but fixing a loose toilet handle is something that you will do without a fuss.
Make Your Pipes Last Longer
Although you cannot make your pipes last forever, it is possible to make your pipes last longer by limiting plumbing leaks.
How Much of Your Sewer Line Are You Responsible For?
When there’s a backup, you are likely to wonder, “When is the city responsible for your sewer lines?” But the answer is quite complicated.
How Does Insulating My Water Heater Work?
Just as you would insulate your roof, water heater insulation can help increase your home’s efficiency and save you money on your monthly bills.
Running Water Can Help Stop Frozen Pipes
There are many ways to prevent frozen pipes in your home, and one method that takes very little effort is to run some water.
What is a Bidet?
With all of its benefits and affordable options, you might still think, “What is a bidet?” Bidets have been essential to bathrooms in many countries.
Setting the Right Water Heater Temperature
Many manufacturers will set water heater thermostats at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but you could pay more by setting your water heater temperature too high.
Winterize Your Home Before Heading Away for the Winter
If you are one of those many homeowners that like to fly south for the winter, then you have probably felt that unease of leaving home vulnerable to the near-arctic elements. You can check and double-check to make sure everything is in place for your vacation or...
PFAS Health Effects
PFAS health effects also include interference with the body’s natural hormones, an increased level of cholesterol, and an increased risk of cancer.
Do Your Kitchen Appliances Need an Update?
If you are noticing problems or find that you need a kitchen appliance repair, it might be time to update those older kitchen appliances.
Kellermeier and the Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Watch as Blaine Kellermeier shares his appreciation for the Rockford Chamber of Commerce and the importance of giving back to the community.
Common Household Plumbing Misconceptions
There may be things you think you know, but really don’t have a complete grasp on. Here are just a few of those plumbing misconceptions you may have.
PFAS: PFOA and PFOS Compounds
PFOA and PFOS were popular compounds among manufacturing and industrial facilities, widely used for their capacity to deter water and grease.
Expect the Unexpected When Preparing for Plumbing Emergencies
The difference between a quick fix and a complete remodel comes down to how prepared you are for a plumbing emergency in your home.
PFAS: Taking Action
In 2017, Michigan created the PFAS Action Response Team as a temporary body to investigate sources and locations of PFAS in the state.
Keep Your Garbage Disposal Working Its Best
A Garbage disposal helps you get rid of food waste and can keep your kitchen plumbing clog free. When it stops working, that can lead to larger problems.
PFAS: What You Need to Know
There are roughly 60 confirmed PFAS Michigan sites, but the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy suspects over 10,000 potential sites.
Is It Time to Replace Your Toilet?
You might be able to survive without the dishwasher, and cooking would be difficult with no oven, but toilet replacement is essential.
Don’t Let Tree Roots Damage Your Sewer Lines
Tree roots can potentially be damaging to your home’s sewage lines and cause plumbing problems, so you need to know how to stop problems before they happen.
Before (and After) Remodeling, Have Your Home Inspected
Hiring a professional to conduct remodeling home inspections before, and after, your project will help protect the investment of your upgrades.
Before May Flowers, Check Your Basement For Leaks
A hard Michigan winter means a vicious spring. Before you trun on your outside spigot, it’s a good idea to check for basement flooding.
Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Have you ever thought about the water in your own home? Know how to find out if your home has safe drinking water, and how to make sure it stays that way.
Are Those Plumbing Sounds Normal?
As a homeowner, you should familiarize yourself with the following plumbing sounds: running water, dripping, shaking, and gurgling.
How to Handle An Extreme Temperature Swing
Because of the huge temperature swing, (nearly 70 degrees!), the Midwest will experience a huge increase in rapidly melting snow!
Why You Might Need a Water Softener
Have you ever stepped out of the shower and still felt dirty or greasy? If so, then you might consider installing a water softener.
How to Unclog a Drain Without Using Chemicals
Let Kellermeier Plumbing quickly guide you on how to unclog drains in your house without two things – panic and chemicals.
Prevent Your Sump Pump from Freezing This Winter
What if the winter thaw or spring rain brings moisture into your home? Prevent a frozen sump pump this winter and help protect your home.
Know the Most Common Water Heater Problems
It’s essential for a happy and healthy family to make sure your water heater is working correctly by learning the common water heater problems.
Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing for Cooler Weather Ahead
When it comes to your home’s plumbing, autumn is a time to clean up after summer. Here are a few fall plumbing tips that will make the transition easier.
Don’t Let Your Pet Cause Plumbing Problems
We’re all familiar with the cliche of a dog drinking out of the toilet. There are numerous ways that plumbing and pet safety go hand in hand.
How Do I Stop My Garden Hose From Leaking?
If you have a leaking garden hose, then some of that water may be entering into your house and causing damage. And that’s no way to finish summer.
Summer Plumbing Problems & Solutions
As wet spring weather shifts into the dryer, hot summer, you may not be thinking that summer plumbing problems will be a problem for another couple months.
Do You Have the Best Insurance Policy if Your Sump Pump Fails?
What if your flooded areas are a result of your sump pump failing? Here’s waht happens if you don’t have a sump pump battery backup.
Keep Your Drinking Water Safe by Having Your Backflow Tested
At Kellermeier Plumbing, we provide conveniently scheduled backflow testing to ensure that your drinking water is safe from contamination.
Spring Has Sprung, So Make Sure Your Pipes Haven’t!
March always means the start of spring weather in West Michigan. As they say, in like a lion out like a lamb, and this year, it’s arrival is early!
5 Signs That Water Heater Failure is Imminent
Hot morning showers are one of the greatest conveniences of living in the 21st century. You don’t even have to open your eyes. Your water heater is a marvel of modern manufacturing, but its lifetime is limited. But what happens if you experience water heater failure?
Why Winter is the Best Time to Start Planning a Kitchen Remodel
As we enter a new year, looking ahead, budgeting, and planning the year’s projects are time-consuming winter activities, especially when you want to accomplish a big project – like planning a kitchen remodel.
What’s the Difference Between a DIY Pro and a DIY Con?
Yes, there are tasks a homeowner who knows his or her way around a screwdriver and wrench can and should be able to handle. A plumbing DIY con could end in catastrophe.