Is Your Salt Lake City Home Safe? The 2026 Guide to Water Heater Safety & Code Compliance

Stay safe in SLC with our 2026 guide to water heater codes, seismic strapping, and the new 2026 DOE efficiency mandates. Expert tips from Monkey Wrench Plumbing.
Stop a Burst Pipe from Destroying Your Salt Lake City Home with a Moen Flo Installed by Monkey Wrench

Have a basement in the State of Utah? With a finished basement in Salt Lake, you have a 35% chance of having a residential flood within 10 years, and 25% if it’s unfinished.
When a pipe bursts in your home, especially if you have a basement, the damage can be devastating. Here’s how the Moen Flo Smart Water Shut-Off Valve can stop disaster before it starts.
Your In-Depth Spring Sewer Survival Guide for Salt Lake City & Midvale Homes: Protect Your Drains, Pipes, and Peace of Mind

Springtime across the Wasatch Front is a season of renewal and vibrant beauty. However, for Salt Lake City and Midvale homeowners, this period of awakening nature also signals a critical time for underground infrastructure, specifically, your home’s sewer line. As the snow melts and trees burst back to life, unseen forces can stress your plumbing immensely. Aggressive tree roots, saturated shifting soils, and the remnants of winter buildup can conspire to create costly and disruptive sewer problems.
