Blog — Plumbing system

Coming home and seeing your house flooded with water can be a devastating and daunting experience for you. You can be away from your home for days, weeks, and even months. Now imagine coming home after a relaxing vacation to find that your home is filled with water, or your living room ceiling is collapsed due to water. Water damage can be costly for insurance companies and you. Leaks in pipes wastes  water, causes damage to the walls and encourages the growth of unwanted mold and mildew. A leak generally indicates that one of your home systems has a problem....

You may have experienced walking into the kitchen or bathroom, turning on the faucet, and realizing that a strong and alarming order is coming from your water. The smell of rotten eggs can make you think that the water supply has been contaminated. However, there are numerous reasons for the household water to smell bad or possess a pungent odor. The smell of rotten eggs can be a sign of high sulfur levels in the water. The smell coming from the water can also show the presence of other contaminants in the water. Chemical reactions, trace materials, and decaying organic...

Nothing throws your daily schedule into disarray like a blocked, slow-draining shower, tub, kitchen sink, or toilet. And in a desperate attempt to get rid of the stubborn clog, we take a bottle of chemical-based drain cleaner, pour an unmeasured amount down the drain, and hurry on to the next thing. While these products offer a quick and inexpensive fix, there is a dark secret about them: they are disastrous to your pipes. In this post, we will look at why drain cleaners aren’t safe for your plumbing and explore other methods you can use as alternatives.   Reasons Why...

Your plumbing system is one of the unsung heroes of your home—bringing in clean water for showers, laundry, and cooking, and channeling all the wastewater away from your home. When it’s working flawlessly, no one notices its importance. But when it suddenly fails—a burst pipe, clogged drain, or toilet overflow, most homeowners panic and frantically attempt to secure the services of the first plumber they come across. Yet, not all plumbers are the same, and you need to know how to select the right professional. The wrong choice may lead to improper repairs and recurring issues, and even worse, costly...