If you take these steps to safeguard your plumbing system now, you could reduce the risk of future plumbing problems and even increase the useful life of some of your appliances! Most water supply pipes and drain lines are tucked away behind walls or in under-sink cabinets, so it’s ea…
Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer
Are you tired of finding condensation puddling up around your plumbing pipes and fixtures this time of year? With these five solutions, you can relax and stop mopping up the water. Q: This is our first summer in our new house, and suddenly it seems like all the b…
Hot Water Made Easy, Thanks to Tankless
We all love hot water; it’s great for a hot shower or a nice cup of tea. And the only way we can consistently and reliably get hot water in our homes is through our hot water heaters. But not all water heaters are created equally. So let’s talk about tankless water heaters. What mak…
Plumbing Fittings, Broken Down and Explained
Hello there and welcome to Part 2 of the Fittings blog! Now that we know what a fitting is and what it does, let’s get into the materials that the fittings on our site are made out of, and what application they’re typically used for in the plumbing world. There's a lot to choose fro…
How to Double the Lifespan of your Water Heater
To many, water heaters are a one-and done item, meaning once you install it, that's it. But think again. The way to doubling the lifespan of a water heater lies in a yearly check-up of one simple part: the anode rod. To get to the anode rod, let's first work our way through the water heater itself.…
What’s Up with Uponor? A Refresher on the Brand
What’s up with Uponor – get it? Yes, no, maybe so. In this post, we’re revisiting the leader in PEX supplies, Uponor (formerly known as Wirsbo in case you’re one of those homeowners with the older manifold/actuator set-up). There is a major update with Uponor’s product line as well. Keep r…
Tankless Water Heaters Made Easy, Thanks to Rheem
Tankless water heaters are all the rage, as they allow you to have more space in your garage, utility closet, or even on your back patio. These units are able to be mounted to the wall and have no large, cylindrical tanks. If you are looking for a replacement unit or need a water heater for your new…
Reno’s Hands in Community Service
Employees in the Reno office—warehouse and customer service representatives alike—spent several days throughout the month of May giving back to our community. Each week, we celebrated a different aspect of our core values, including “generosity,” “respect,” and “teamwork.” Below are …
Meet the First Female African American Master Plumber in the U.S.
Adrienne Bennett is the first African American female to become a master plumber in the U.S. Her whole life--and whole career--she has faced adversity as she's tried to rise through the ranks of her trade. But, with much resilience, passion, strength, and dedication, she never gave up.…
An Inside Look at Plumbing Fittings
Are you having issues filtering through our thousands of plumbing fittings? Trying to fix that leaky faucet, but don’t know what you need? Then you’ve come to the right place! We know fittings can be complicated, and our dedicated staff is here to help, so we’ve creat…
Employee Spotlight: Brandon
SupplyHouse.com was built on and continues to grow thanks to the people who work here. Every team member brings a unique and beneficial skill set to the table, helping us continue to provide the best service possible to each and every one of our customers. The Meet the Team page giv…
The MOST Accurate Way to Check Your Oil Levels
Well folks, the future is here. Prepare for the lift-off of the new Beckett Rocket 17000 System—a wireless fuel level monitor made with efficiency and comfort in mind. This Rocket is an electronic gauge that will measure the amount of fuel in your oil tank with sharp accuracy. But it doesn’t s…
