Blog Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC 18-Mar-2016 Thomas Crapper's Impact on "The Crapper" We’ve all used a number of nicknames when referring to the toilet. There’s the porcelain throne, the potty, the John, and perhaps the most beloved of them all – The Crapper. Although it’s humorous and slightly unrefined, ... Continue Reading Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC 1-Mar-2016 10 Of The World's Most Famous Toilets 1. The Original Crapper Although Thomas Crapper is frequently credited as the inventor of the flushing toilet, his creation was not the first of its kind. Despite this, the Crapper toilet helped increase the popularity of flushing toilets throughout ... Continue Reading Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC 4-Feb-2016 How to Lower Your Water Bills & Prevent Future Issues With utility rates on the rise, and environmental consciousness at an all-time high, many homeowners are looking for ways to improve their homes’ plumbing systems. A Pressure Reducing Valve, or PRV, is a great way to save energy and water while ... Continue Reading Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC 17-Dec-2015 How To Properly Care For Your Garbage Disposal For most people, the garbage disposal is one of the most overlooked appliances in their home. We all use it when we need it, but garbage disposal maintenance is rarely at the front of our minds. In this blog, our experienced Waterbury plumbers ... Continue Reading Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC 9-Dec-2015 Warning: In-Tank Toilet Cleaners Can Void Warranty For obvious reasons, many people strive to keep their toilet as clean as possible. To accomplish this goal, many turn to bleach-chlorine tablets, which are dropped into the toilet tank to clean the toilet with every flush. While they are a somewhat ... Continue Reading Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC 4-Nov-2015 5 Ways to Winterize Your Plumbing System Any resident of Waterbury knows that when winter comes along, it brings freezing temperatures with it. While this allows us to enjoy the occasional snow day, it can also cause serious damage to your home’s plumbing system if you aren’t ... Continue Reading Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC 16-Sep-2015 3 Reasons to Avoid Liquid Drain Cleaners When most people experience a clogged drain, they will first attempt to clear it using liquid drain cleaners such as Drano or Liquid Plumr. While these chemicals can be an effective way to clear some small clogs, they often cause bigger problems than ... Continue Reading Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC 4-Sep-2015 Re-Piping: Should I Choose Copper or PEX? You may choose to re-pipe your home for a variety of reasons; in the case of serious leaks, it’s really not a choice at all. One choice you will have to make, however, is whether to use traditional copper piping, or to go with newer composite ... Continue Reading Posted By Robert Cyr 8-May-2015 3 Most Dangerous Household Plumbing Mistakes 3 Most Dangerous Household Plumbing Mistakes Avoiding Them, and What Can Happen if a Homeowner Does Not Plumbers have to be licensed in every state. Additionally, most plumbing jobs have to be at least overseen by a professional plumber. This ensures ... Continue Reading Posted By Robert Cyr 24-Apr-2015 How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient this Spring How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient this Spring The spring is an excellent time to make the home more efficient. Plumbers can install water saving shower heads and toilets. They can also inspect the plumbing for any damage caused by the ravages of ... Continue Reading Posted By Robert Cyr 17-Apr-2015 Spring Plumbing Tips: Top 5 Tips for Cleaning Your Plumbing This Spring Spring Plumbing Tips: Top 5 Tips for Cleaning Your Plumbing This Spring With spring just around the corner, it is important that you brush up on general plumbing maintenance. Here are 5 tips that will help you handle plumbing issues. Leaky Drains ... Continue Reading Posted By Robert Cyr 10-Apr-2015 What Are Some of the Dangers of Chemical Drain Cleaning Solutions? What Are Some of the Dangers of Chemical Drain Cleaning Solutions? Many people use chemical drain cleaners when they encounter clogged sink or slow running drains. Instead of calling a plumber first, they try to resolve the clog problem themselves. ... Continue Reading