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Do you think your water heater might be on its last legs? After 10-12 years, most “tank” (pun intended!) But how can you tell when a new one is needed? Below are the top 10 signs that indicate purchasing a new water heater is on the horizon: Your water heater doesn’t heat water anymore (or […]

In the wintertime, you often hear about the virtues of making sure your pipes are well-insulated. However, it’s just as important during the summer months. No, your pipes aren’t going to freeze during the blazing heat of July; however, they could still burst because of poor insulation. Perhaps worst of all, your pocketbook could be […]

ou’ve always wanted a pool… just not in your basement. Thanks to those flash summer storms, though, many homeowners find themselves the unwilling recipients of a body of water inside their homes. This is problematic for numerous reasons: It’s expensive to fix, it takes time to “come back” after indoor flooding, it can lead to […]

So you’re a Do-It-Yourselfer (DIYer)? That’s great! We at Pronto are like that. In fact, as a small water droplet, I always had the mentality that I could do everything on my own. Unfortunately, plumbing repairs and replacements are sometimes best left to the pros. This isn’t to say that you can’t try to be […]

Welcome to summertime in Pennsylvania! (Okay, it’s not quite summertime officially, but when the weather starts hitting 70s and 80s on a regular basis, it’s summer to us!) As you’re planning your activities for the next few months, Pronto wants to remind you to be aware of some common summertime plumbing issues that homeowners can […]

If you’ve watched television within the last month or two, you may have been fortunate enough to have seen the new Allstate Insurance Company commercial form their popular “Mayhem” series. These commercials are humorous and grab your attention, but also do a great job of bringing real life dangers and hazards to your attention. Whether […]

Guess what? Plumbing has been around a long, long time. (Hey, there’s always been a need, right?) In today’s post, we have some weird, wacky, cool and innovative plumbing facts from around the world! Ancient civilizations (e.g., Minoans, Romans, Greeks, Chinese, Egyptians) all had drainage systems, although they were not always accessible to the general […]

You know you don’t want mold and mildew in your home, but how much do you know about these dastardly substances? To help you gain a better understanding of mold and mildew, we’ve put together a quick primer on the subjects. ABOUT MOLD: Although we tend to use the word “mold” as if it were […]

Mineral buildups on your toilets, showerheads, shower doors and sink faucets, are caused by hard water. Water is considered hard if it has a high concentration of dissolved minerals (such as magnesium and calcium). The best way to prevent mineral buildups is to remove excess water. The mineral deposits from hard water are what are […]

It’s dark, it’s musty, but it just might be your salvation if you feel like your house is too small. It’s your basement, and if you’re looking to remodel or renovate it, you’re not alone. Homeowners who aren’t ready to move often look to basement rooms for additional living space. After all, it’s often practical […]