A clogged toilet can be a mess, often requiring the services of a professional plumber. Here are some helpful things you can do to reduce the likelihood of such an occurrence: Never put anything except toilet paper in the toilet. That’s easy to say until you run out of toilet paper and paper towel or […]
Continue readingSewer lines last a long time, longer than most of the other plumbing in today’s homes. They don’t last forever, however. If you’ve been having trouble with sewer backups, here are a few things to consider in determining if it is time to replace your sewer line. Does your home have an Orangeburg sewer line? […]
Continue readingThe next time your favorite plumber arrives to solve a problem, ask your plumber these five questions. Proactive repair of these five items can help you avoid potentially thousands of dollars in damage. Where is my main water shutoff? Does it work? If your plumbing leaks, it can take you valuable time to locate your […]
Continue readingDo you think just because you live in the Phoenix metropolitan area you don’t have to worry about frozen pipes? When temperatures dip below 28˚, Phoenix residents face frozen pipes quite frequently. Frozen pipes are a big risk to both homeowners and apartment dwellers. Repairing water damage to your home can be costly. For example, […]
Continue readingAre you standing in water wondering if your homeowner’s insurance will cover your water problems? Water backup claims are some of the more ambiguous claims that homeowners face. Let’s start with the basics. When a water backup occurs, water accumulates due to a flow stoppage. Something blocks the water from traveling its normal course, like […]
Continue readingDoes your gas water heater make “popping” noises when the burner turns on? Or, if you have an electric water heater, does it make a “whistling” or “hissing” sound when it’s making hot water? This is a fairly common water heater problem, and while not an immediate problem, if it’s not attended to, it can […]
Continue readingWhoever said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” must’ve been thinking about saving money, because when it comes to water heaters, a few small things can make your water heater have a long, productive life, saving you lots of money. The best thing you can do is purchase a quality water […]
Continue readingWith the price of water only going up, and the availability of clean, fresh water going down, it is up to each and every one of us to conserve whenever possible. This is good for the environment and good for the pocketbook. Probably most important thing we can do to lower our water bill is […]
Continue readingWith the holiday season fast approaching, minor plumbing issues tend to be the last thing on anyone’s mind, and rightly so. Murphy’s Law being what it is and all, that seemingly minor annoyance now will be a major catastrophe come Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. A slow kitchen sink drain will always plug up when you’re cleaning […]
Continue readingOld, outdated one-piece angle stop and supply lines are a problem waiting to happen. If either one starts leaking or goes bad, the entire piece must be replaced. And, they will go bad. The shut off valve has a plastic stem and handle, and what happens is when it is not turned for a long […]
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