Home water systems are used to carry water inflow into a house. The two most common types of home water systems are city water and well water. City systems include a large tank from which the water is piped into
Most Common Plumbing Problems
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Do You Need An Oversized Toilet
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Should you hire a real plumber or you use your cousin?
Should you hire a real plumber or just use your cousin? Answer below. In most cases when you need a plumber, you need a plumber now, not some time next week. When you have water leaking or no water, you
Low Water in Toilet Bowl
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Sewer Line
Sewer Line Trouble. It stinks. Sewer line issues are considered a major and urgent type of repair in the plumbing business. If you have some type of issue with your sewage system, you need to start the repairs as soon
Master Plumber
Difference Between a Master Plumber and Regular Plumber. The services of a master plumber are generally in great demand. This is especially true in municipal and industrial based facilities that have large water and waste systems that require skilled people
How much does a plumber make?
Are Plumbers Getting Rich? Everybody always jokes about it and thinks that plumber’s are getting rich. So, I thought I would do a little research. You can find out here what a plumber gets for their work. I feel like
Bathroom Remodel
Considering a bathroom remodel? Read This. A bathroom remodel always begins with the same two questions. How extensive of a remodel do you want and what is your budget? Personally, I believe the best place to start with a bathroom
Slab Leak
Do you have a slab leak? Was your home built on a concrete slab foundation? If so, that means that your water and sewer lines might have been installed under several inches of concrete. Water and sewer lines under concrete
Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes and what to do. The cold winter can be tough on our water pipes. Just like a lot of other things that we own, our water pipes start to deteriorate with time and use. In the winter months
Cost of a Burst Pipe
Cost of a burst pipe may depend on where it is located. The cost to repair a burst pipe will depend a great deal on where the pipe is located and if this is deemed an emergency repair. If the
Drain Cleaner. Danger be careful.
Need a drain cleaner? Try something safe first. A chemical drain cleaner can be dangerous. Certain drain cleaners are made from some very dangerous chemicals like sulfuric acid and harsh lyes. They do their job by attacking and destroying the
Toilet Repair. How much is this going to cost?
Toilet Repair. The cost can depend on a lot of different things. How much is it going to cost for your toilet repair? That depends on a few things, are you going to fix it yourself or call a professional
Plumbing Myths
Coming soon! Plumbing myths There are several plumbing myths about plumbing repairs. What is true and what is not. Find out here as we began a series exploring some of the plumbing myths that have been around for years. During
Utility Sink and what it cost to have installed.
Utility Sink, mud sink or laundry sink. Whatever you call it. It is very useful. Which ever name you choose to give it, a utility sink is one of the most useful sinks you can have in your home. Because
Water Heaters and Cold Weather
Water heaters and cold weather sometimes don’t play well together. Most people tend to take longer hot showers in the winter months when it is cold outside. Many experience that during the winter months their water heater starts to run
Water Heater Leaking ? What Next?
Is your water heater leaking ? With all the time in the world that water heater leak will probably not go away.You should go ahead and fix the problem at the first sign of a leak, because it will probably just get worse. A water heater leak does not go away with time. It’s best to move quickly to fix the problem. Keep in mind that water heater leaking may be a symptom of a much larger problem. The water heater leak may be a sign of something much more serious and require immediate attention. In extreme cases, a catastrophic and complete water heater failure can cause a significant flood that could lead to big repair bills and damage to your property. If the leak is the inside tank or a pipe has burst this could cause a very significant flood and result in damaged property and expensive repair bills. A water heater leaking may seem like a small problem, but what appears to be just a small leak can very quickly become a huge problem. Even a small amount of water will cause damage to your sub-floors, floors and walls, so you want to act fast. Not every small puddle of water found at the base of a water heater is necessarily due to a leak. Be careful not to overreact when you see water around your water heater you want to make sure it is actually a leak. Since water heaters are a point where cold and hot water come together the water you see on the floor may be the result of condensation that has formed on the pipes and is dripping to the floor. It also may be a water line leaking and not the water heater. A very close inspection is required in some cases to find the exact source of the leak.
Winter Proof Your Pipes
Winter is just around the corner. Now before it gets too cold is the time to start wrapping your pipes to protect them from freezing this coming winter!
Most Common Plumbing Problem
The most common plumbing problem is a clogged sink. Clogged kitchen and bathroom sinks are mostly due to kitchen grease and food particles and in the bathroom the reason is hair. Sounds disgusting doesn’t it? Use a liquid solution weekly
Life of a Water Heater and How to Make it Longer
Life of a water heater and how to make it longer. You know and understand how a lot of the things that you own, like your car to your own body need a regular checkup. They also need a little
Emergency Plumbing . Will you need it?
Emergency Plumbing ….Sooner or later you will need it. When do you need emergency plumbing? Most people think that a burst pipe in your home makes a plumbing emergency. In a lot of cases, this is true but, it is
What is a Certified Plumber ?
Being a certified plumber is a lot more than someone who is able to unclog a drain. The plumbing profession often requires a very skilled professional who must pass a very strict certification process to be licensed to do their
What is a Sump Pump?
What is a Sump Pump and why would you even want one? A sump pump is a small pump that is installed in a low spot in your basement or somewhere under your house that water may accumulate. Its job
How Do You Find A Plumber
When do you take the time to find a plumber? If you want a big problem, usually at just the wrong time, just have something go wrong with your plumbing. It can happen in a new house just as well
Homemade and Natural Drain Cleaner
Use a Homemade and Natural Drain Cleaner for Safety If you have small children in your home and just prefer not to have poison type drain cleaners, try this homemade drain cleaner. It can be made from items you probably
Sink Overflow Hole
A Sink Overflow Hole does more than you think. The little hole that you see in a lot of sinks, many refer to it as a sink overflow hole. Actually the sink overflow hole is there for a different purpose
Keep your pipes from freezing.
Keep Your Pipes From Freezing How to keep pipes from freezing in the cold months of winter. Wintertime, cold temperatures, and freezing water pipes are tough on homeowners. Burst water pipes due to frozen water pipes can be a real
Water Treatment Systems
Professional grade water treatment systems are not cheap. Safe and clean water is a necessity for a healthy life and should not be taken for granted. If you are fortunate enough to have clean water, you probably don’t even give
Working on a sink?
Working on a sink? Special tools make it so much easier. If you need to make repairs or replace a sink there a couple of inexpensive tools that can make the job so much easier. A spud wrench is for
Know Your Water Heater Temperature
Do you know your water heater temperature ? To know if your hot water heater is operating at the correct temperature, let the faucet run long enough for the heated water to flow out and then fill a coffee cup
Small children and hot water.
Small children and hot water. Small children and hot water do not mix very well. If you have small children and you have concerns about them getting burned by your hot water faucets, you can have anti-scald faucets installed in
Pipes under concrete.
Pipes under concrete. If you have to install pipes under concrete made sure that your trench is uniform and the correct depth and proper slope. Make sure there are no high spots or low spots in the trench. High spots
Is hiring a plumber a waste of your money?
Is hiring a plumber a waste of your money? Is using the services of a plumbing expert a waste of your hard earned money? Some people think so and this is a dangerous habit that could lead to even more
Copper water lines have different grades.
Copper water lines have different grades. Copper water lines used in your home or building have different grades. They are standard Type M or thick wall Type L. There is also a Type K copper pipe which is used underground
Running a pipe through a wall.
Running a pipe through a wall. If you have to run a pipe through a wall stud, floor or ceiling joists always make your hole is slightly larger than the pipe. Pipe expands when warm or hot water pass through
Vent pipes are important.
Vent pipes are important. Vent pipes connect to your drains and they run directly to your roof or horizontally to another vent pipe that goes to your roof. Without them wastewater flowing down your drain would cause your s-traps to
Babies and Bath Water
Babies and bath water. You have to be careful. If you have small children, then you should have concerns that they will not be burned by the hot water coming out of your faucet. Set the thermostat on your hot
Pumpkins and Plumbing
Pumpkins and Plumbing. Don’t mix the two Did you know that over one billion pounds of pumpkins are grown in the United States each year? Guess where a lot of that pumpkin ends up, down the kitchen sink. During the
What determines your water bill
What determines your water bill depends on the amount of water that you have used. Most municipalities measure water by CCFs. One CCF is equal to 100 cubic feet of water which is 780 gallons. The amount of total cubic feet
Low Water Pressure
Do you have low water pressure? People that experience low water pressure in their home or office home will find that there are several reasons this could happen. The first step that needs to take place is to see if
Grease Trap Cleaning How To
Grease trap cleaning is required by law in some areas. Grease trap cleaning. Why would anyone want to clean their grease trap? It’s certainly not a ”fun” job but it is a very necessary job. Depending on the area you
Plumbing Problems
Plumbing problems affect most all homes at some time. There are so many plumbing problems which could occur in the average home. Some of these plumbing problems can be alot more frequent than others and are much easier to repair.
Water Hammer
Water hammer is not what you think. Water Hammer … Know what it is? Hearing your pipes banging when turn your water on may be caused by excessive water pressure. Most people think it is caused by air in water
Water leak repair cost
Water leak repair cost What does a water leak repair cost? So far in the year 2013 the national average is approximately $110.00. This amount is not to make repairs but only to have a professional plumber come to your
Water leak detection
Water leak detection Water leak detection services are now being offered by most plumbers. Water pipe leaks can develop for a number of reasons and while some water leaks are easy to find, other leaks can be much more difficult
Are you wasting water with a leak?
A way to find out is to turn off every water valve in the house and then watch your water meter to see if it continues to advance. If it still moves once the water is turned off it means
Preventing outside faucets from freezing
If your are in a cold climate with freezing temperatures you can help prevent your outside faucet from freezing by using a faucet that is especially designed for the outside. It looks like a regular faucet that can be turned
Cost to Install a Shower Head
Cost to Install a Shower Head Cost to Install a Shower Head is approximately $130.00 if done by a professional plumber. Now, this is if you choose a basic shower head and it is just a standard installation. This price
Cost to install ice maker
Cost to install ice maker If you want to have an ice maker installed in your refrigerator the national average cost for this is $230.00. This cost includes the cost of an average grade ice maker and the labor to