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.
Turn Your 2025 Tax Refund Into Home Equity with Monkey Wrench Plumbing
Refunds are projected to run up to 30% higher this spring under the OBBBA. How to turn a one-time windfall into lasting home equity instead of letting it disappear.
How Utah Homeowners Can Save Water During a Drought (and How Your Plumbing Can Help)
Below-average snowfall affects more than landscaping — it hits water supply, utility bills and long-term plumbing health. How Utah homeowners can cut consumption and protect their system.
Your Sewer System Is One Year Older – Here’s What to Watch for in 2026
Utah’s shifting soils and cold winters wear on sewer lines whatever they’re made of. The warning signs worth checking before a small issue becomes a massive, expensive repair.
Water Heater Flushing & Maintenance in Sandy, UT: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Between hard water, cold winters and daily use, Sandy water heaters work overtime. Most don’t fail because they’re old — they fail because sediment was never flushed out.
Water Damage Prevention in Salt Lake City: Why a PRV + Moen Flo Is the Ultimate Home Protection Combo
Around 95% of water damage is preventable with the right setup. Why a properly functioning PRV paired with a Moen Flo smart shutoff is the strongest protection a Utah home can have.
Water Quality in Salt Lake City:
Salt Lake’s mountain water tastes great but arrives full of hardness minerals, sediment and chlorine. The most common local water quality problems, and what actually fixes each one.
Why Should You Trust Monkey Wrench for Hot Water Services in Utah?
Losing hot water on a freezing Utah morning throws off the entire day. What goes into fast, done-right water heater repair, replacement and installation for tank and tankless systems.
Seasonal Plumbing Checklist for Salt Lake City Homes
Freezing nights, heavy holiday cooking and a full house are hard on plumbing. A step-by-step seasonal checklist to avoid cold showers, clogged drains and a flooded basement.
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.