Sometimes it is critical to know where your indoor and/or outdoor shut offs are for water in your house. Our plumbers are asked this question on about 50% of our Nashville area jobs: “How do I turn off the water in my home completely?” When to Shut off Your Main Water Line In the instance […]
On a blistering cold winter Sunday, a family of four in Nashville went to Titan’s football game. When they arrived home six hours later, they were horrified to find that their house was filled with water, completely destroying all of their flooring, most of their furniture, and everything lying on the floor,including their Christmas presents! […]
Plumbers Need a Holiday Too 🙂 The holidays are upon us and it is a very busy time for emergency plumbing calls. You likely have more guests than usual which increases kitchen, bathroom, and water use throughout your home. Here are 3 tips that have worked well for […]
In all my years as a plumber, I have seen quite a bit go down the garbage disposal. I personally have found things like broken glass, paper clips, and small metal pieces. Other plumbers have found GI Joe figures and wedding rings. There is a common joke among plumbers that goes like this…. ”What sounds […]
One of the most used, but least thought about appliances you have is the water heater. In selecting the best one for your house, you may be considering a tankless model. But are they really worth the additional cost? Only you can decide. Here are some of the benefits you will find with a tankless […]
Clearing that Clog: Should you use Drano®? So you’ve got a clog in your drain and plunging doesn’t seem to do any good. What do you do? Should you call a plumber or use that commercially prepared drain cleaner (Drano®/Liquid–Plumr®) hiding under your sink? Here are some things to keep in mind…. Metal vs. PVC […]
This story is not a happy one but I feel that it should be told. Rental Home with Leaking Bath Faucet A customer called with a leaky bathtub faucet in a rental property that she owned and managed. The problem was so severe the water supply to the entire house had to be turned off. […]
When the plumbing in your home doesn’t work the way it is supposed to, anything beyond the use of a plunger should be done by a qualified professional plumber. Before you call, be sure and arm yourself with the right information. You want to be sure you are protected and that your selected plumber does […]
WATER PRESSURE IN YOUR HOME If you are not happy with your water pressure, would a new shower head help? Would a new shower head improve the water pressure? Certainly, there are many models of new shower heads available for purchase at your local home improvement store that would change the pressure in your […]
When you have this problem, it means that your sewer’s main drain is stopped up. How your Plumbing Back-Up Occurs The water will always back up in the lowest drain of your house, which means the tub or shower drain first, and then your toilet. You will sometimes receive a warning that this is about […]