The idea of sewer odors drifting through your home is an unpleasant scenario. Unfortunately, it something that you may have to deal with at some point, and it indicates trouble with the drainpipes or possibly even the sewer line that runs from your house to the center of the street. There are different reasons that your drains may start emitting terrible smells, and most of them will require calling plumbing professionals to fix. Below, we’ll look at 4 of the more common reasons for bad-smelling drains. (more…)
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4 Reasons That Your Drains Smell Bad
Monday, August 1st, 2016Toilet Malfunctions That Need the Help of a Professional Plumber
Monday, June 6th, 2016The toilets in your bathrooms are the major source of indoor water use in your house—accounting for approximately 40% of annual household water bills. So, aside from their vital day-to-day functions, the toilets are also a major part of the freshwater plumbing for your house. This is why it’s important that they’re always in good working shape and that any malfunctions are repaired as soon as possible.
Common Bathroom Plumbing Repairs to Watch Out For
Monday, April 11th, 2016If it were up to you, you would never have to experience bathroom plumbing problems. However, your plumbing system is intricate, and even the most maintained system will eventually have an issue pop up. When a problem does occur, you need to have a professional inspect it, since many do-it-yourself plumbing projects can go awry and result in costly repairs later down the road.
Your bathroom plumbing is probably under the most stress over any other part of your plumbing system, given that you rely on it so much. Routine maintenance and reasonable use can help extend the lifespan of your bathroom plumbing, however in the interest of being prepared, here are some of the most common bathroom plumbing repair needs you should watch out for. (more…)
Signs It’s Time to Replace the Bathroom Toilet
Monday, February 15th, 2016The toilet is the appliance in a home that uses up the most water. In fact, the toilets in your household probably account for around 40% of your monthly water bill. So not only is the toilet a vital part of your home’s plumbing (it must function every day, after all) but it’s also one that can create immensely high bills when it stops working the way it should.
Some Special Holiday Tips to Avoid Garbage Disposal Repairs
Monday, December 21st, 2015We’ve provided tips before on how to keep your garbage disposal working in the best conditioning possible and to get the most years out of it. The time when you need to be the most cautious about how you use your garbage disposal is during the end of the year holiday season, because your kitchen will receive significantly more use as you entertain guests and family members. We’d like to use today’s post to go over common food items that you shouldn’t place down the disposal so you can avoid the all-too-common seasonal problem of a broken kitchen garbage disposal. (more…)
How Do I Know I Have a Slab Leak?
Monday, October 26th, 2015Slab leaks are one of the more significant problems that can afflict the plumbing in a home. These are leaks that occur down in a house’s foundation, usually under a few layers of concrete in either the hot or cold water lines. (80% of slab leaks happen in the hot water lines.) Slab leaks will not only create immense water waste, they can also cause damage to the house and even lead to flooding down in subfloors and crawlspaces. If you believe that your home has a slab leak, you must call for repairs from professionals as soon as you can.
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