Martens Minute

A healthy drain takes a ​“go with the flow” approach to water management. From the second you start your kitchen sink or bathroom shower head, well-designed and ‑maintained drainage systems direct water down and out. You won’t even notice a healthy drain at work. 

When it comes to a healthy home, you are what you breathe. This is especially true in the colder months, when dry, unfiltered air can distribute allergens, bacteria and pathogens as it travels through ducts and vents. 

We had the pleasure of co-hosting a NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Milwaukee After 5 event with our long-time partners, Urban Herriges & Sons. 

Seasons change and so do we. From how many hours we sleep to how we exercise and what we wear, we adjust our daily routines to accommodate different daylight hours, fluctuating temper­atures, seasonal holidays, and hallmarks. 

We experience all the beauty and mystery of Mother Nature’s four seasons in Wisconsin. 

Humans are born to drink water. At birth, our bodies are 75 percent H20! 

If you’re a handy DIYer, you may be used to tackling some plumbing repairs yourself.

Even if you’re an accomplished DIY-er, trying to handle repairs to your HVAC system is strongly discouraged.

As HVAC profes­sionals, we often remind homeowners that the systems keeping their homes warm during our long winters can also pose a hidden danger: carbon monoxide (CO).

Losing your air conditioning on a hot summer day is the worst! But it’s easier than you might think to spot trouble signs and get ahead of them. If your system is showing any of these signs, there’s a very good chance repairs are needed.

When heating and cooling systems are functioning well, you barely realize they’re there. But, like anything, wear and tear can take a toll over time. When left unattended, this can mean less comfort, higher utility bills and, at worst, sudden breakdowns.

Fresh air exchangers and ventilators are all-in-one systems that work along with your furnace and air conditioner to trap dust, bacteria, and other contaminants.

Hiring Martens Plumbing & Heating to remodel your bathroom or kitchen means saving time and stress. We’ll handle the details from start to finish while working closely with you to ensure the finished product is just what you want.

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.