Martens Minute

Sometimes it’s hard to know when a furnace is in trouble — and when a prompt repair is needed. Luckily, there are some signs you can watch out for that will tell you. 

Your kitchen garbage disposal is a powerful tool — and though it might seem like it can take on anything you throw down the drain, you should proceed with caution. That’s because some food or substances can damage your disposal or still clog your kitchen sink pipes even after being ground up.

Whether it’s in your kitchen or your bathroom, a clogged sink is never convenient. Even if you’re careful about what you put down your drain, sometimes blockages are inevitable. In this blog, the plumbing experts at Martens Plumbing & Heating offer some quick tips that will help fix a clogged sink.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the perfect home temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Why? This is considered to be the lower end of comfortable for most people — and by keeping your thermostat set slightly lower, it’s easier for your furnace to keep up.

Frozen pipes are among the most dangerous plumbing emergencies. Not only are they challenging to fix, but they can also be extremely costly. So as temper­atures continue to dip in Wisconsin, it’s more important than ever to ensure you don’t make this pricey mistake.

Winter is definitely upon us. And with falling temper­atures comes the need to get your home ready for our cold season — preferably before it actually hits. Today, the experts at Martens Plumbing & Heating have some simple tips and techniques you can use to winterize your home before the snow starts to fall