For most homeowners, the most they know about sewer lines is that they drain waste water to the underground main sewer. Since the sewer lines are hidden behind the walls of a home, most homeowners only get to realize a blockage when extensive damage has occurred. Left unaddressed, blocked sewer lines result in serious health… Read more »
Posts Categorized: A Homeowners Guide to Plumbing
Do I Need a Plumbing Inspection?
If a pipe bursts under your sink or in your bathroom, you will immediately notice that you have a problem. However, this could also a sign that you are long overdue for a plumbing inspection. The idea behind plumbing inspection is to uncover issues long before they become a major problem. Yet, many people do… Read more »
Don’t Let These Misconceptions Ruin Your Home’s Plumbing
If you’re a new homeowner scouring the internet for tips on how to properly maintain your home’s plumbing, you’ve probably run into quite a few harmful plumbing myths. Unfortunately, following some of those false facts can damage your pipes, which can lead to expensive repairs. If you’re on a mission to differentiate fact from fiction,… Read more »
Looking to Add a New Kitchen Sink?
When you’ve decided to have a new kitchen sink installed at home, you may be curious about what exactly you should do to make sure it’s installed properly. While you might be tempted to install it on your own to save money, it can often lead to your sink having some problems once it’s been… Read more »
Watch Out for These 3 Common Summer Plumbing Problems
Summer may be the season for relaxation, but it’s also the season of plumbing repairs for many homeowners. With the kids out of school, more time spent indoors, and family visiting from out of town, it should come as no surprise that your home’s plumbing is put to the test during the summer months. The… Read more »
Common Homeowner Plumbing Mistakes
As a professional plumbing service in the Greater Phoenix and West Valley communities for over 17 years, we have seen it all. Homeowners call us for all sorts of problems. Regardless, one of the most common causes for large plumbing repair costs is the homeowner themselves. A seemingly simple repair or upgrade can become a major cost… Read more »
Does Your Plumbing System Need Regular Maintenance?
There is a good chance that you don’t put much thought into your home’s plumbing system until there is a problem. For the most part, it is a durable system that provides you with hot and cold running water on demand and required very little attention. However, your plumbing system does require regular maintenance in order… Read more »
Handling and Preventing Plumbing Emergencies
A dripping faucet can usually be dealt with at your convenience, but that sudden, scalding torrent from under the kitchen sink waits for no one. Knowing what to do before and during a plumbing emergency will keep a minor irritation from becoming an expensive headache. When in doubt, you can always call the local experts… Read more »
Could Your Wet Lawn Be a Sign of a Plumbing Disaster?
Is your lawn always wet even when you have not watered it? If so, you should be immediately look into it. Your home’s plumbing system has a lateral connection that carries wastewater from the home to the sewer system. The pipe is buried under the property and runs across the yard to the sewer. If… Read more »
What Not to Put in Your Garbage Disposal
Avoid Frequent Garbage Disposal Repair – What Not to Put in Your Disposal Garbage disposals are a useful tool while cooking in the kitchen, but not all items are meant to be put in the system which is why garbage disposal repair service can be a frequest household need. Knowing what is and isn’t allowed… Read more »