We all encounter minor plumbing issues such as leaky pipes, slow or clogged drain, running toilets etc. in our homes and offices. These plumbing malfunctions can be disruptive to our day and interfere with work or family time. This article will discuss some essential tools to have on hand in the event you need to resolve […]
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure when it comes to plumbing.” The chances are that you might have read this quote many times in your life but never had the slightest idea that you could apply it on your house’s plumbing health. The plumbing in your house is a complex […]
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Program, states the conservation of water has become a must for all. One of the best ways to comply with this program and save water is to install low-flow plumbing fixtures like showerheads, faucets, and toilets. The program calls for conservative methods to reduce water usage, by encouraging the use of low-flow […]
Have you started noticing the floor in the bathroom to be wetter than usual? Does it happen when you are not showering as well? If the answers to both those questions were yes, then you probably have a toilet leak in your bathroom. Do not panic, it is usually not as serious as it sounds […]
When you flush your toilet, does water back up into your shower or sink? How about those gurgling noises in the pipes? These are signs that you might have a clog in your main plumbing line, All of us have one main line that comes into the house with fresh water, Then we have another […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some of the most frequent questions I get asked as a plumber are listed below. We hope this will help some of the readers of this page. Where is that smell coming from in our bathroom? Most of the time a sewer smell coming from […]
Fix It All-Plumbing (Nashville TN) I am going to try to tell you a little bit about the different between the two types of water heaters. I will compare gas (or LP) tank and tankless water heaters. The whole house electric tankless models are not very efficient and I don’t recommend anyone getting one. […]
Fix It All-Plumbing (Nashville TN) Why would you need a circulating pump? If you ever stand at the shower waiting on hot water to get to the shower a circulating pump could be right for you. On a new build a plumber will run a third water line from the water heater to the last […]