As a homeowner, you never want to discover a leak. Yet spotting a small puddle below the sink or dishwasher is preferred to a serious rot and mold issue! Unfortunately, hidden plumbing leaks can exist for months before being found.…
When you purchase an older home, it may also come with older heating, electrical and plumbing systems that require upgrades to work more efficiently. Particularly when it comes to plumbing, homes built before the 1990s often have narrower pipes, which…
Chemical drain cleaners are often advertised as a quick solution to unclog pipes. While they may have worked on a small clog in the past, these cleaners are not recommended by plumbers for long-term usage. Drain cleaners use sodium hydroxide,…
For homeowners who live near a wooded area or have shrubbery on their property, it’s possible for tree roots to grow into the plumbing system – unless you take the necessary precautions. How This Occurs Trees have root systems far…
During summer, kids are home and families host regular gatherings, which results in one overarching trend: Your plumbing, appliances and garbage disposal are used more often. In turn, you might be dealing with frequent clogs and sewer line backups. Here…
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we’re experiencing a toilet paper shortage. In response, some consumers are turning to alternative sources. Yet, paper towels, wipes, newspaper and even toilet paper itself can lead to a clogged septic system. In general, not all…
It’s a common myth that plumbing systems experience fewer issues when winter turns to spring. Although burst pipes are less likely, the possibility does not go away completely. Spring brings about clogs and flooding issues that have been lying dormant…
We’ve all done this before: You cook food on the stovetop with oil or butter. Most of it is used, but a small amount of residue is left in the pan. Thinking nothing of it, you wash the dishes and…
A common occurrence in winter, pipes in your home could get clogged, freeze and burst open. Although slow, undetectable leaks are a possibility, burst pipes frequently result in gallons of water suddenly flooding into your home. From here, the water…
There are four factors that can lead to burst pipes: Frozen pipes, a buildup of water pressure, corrosion and moving pipes. No matter the source, a burst pipe is costly to repair. Homeowners have to replace the pipe and pay…
