The garbage disposal is one of the most convenient modern plumbing devices. They make cleaning up and doing dishes easier and faster and reduce the amount of trash in your kitchen. However, this heavily used component of your kitchen plumbing will wear down over time. It can be difficult to … [Read more...] about When Should I Call a Plumber about Garbage Disposal?
What is Water Line and Water Line Replacement?
We often take for granted the simple luxury of turning on the faucet and having clean, running water at our fingertips. This convenience wouldn’t be possible without a properly functioning home water line. The water line is the main pipe that connects your home to the town water supply. A … [Read more...] about What is Water Line and Water Line Replacement?
How to Adjust Temperature of Hot Water Heater
Most people don’t enjoy jumping into a cold shower. If the water is too cold or too hot, you should adjust the temperature of your hot water heater. The recommended water temperature is between 120 to 140°F for function, health, and safety. 6 Steps to Adjust Water Heater Temperature There are … [Read more...] about How to Adjust Temperature of Hot Water Heater
Professional Drain Cleaning
If your kitchen sink is slow to drain after doing dishes or if you find yourself standing in a pool of water in the shower, you probably have a clogged drain. This is a common plumbing issue that can cause major inconvenience or even damage. If clogged drains are not properly addressed they can … [Read more...] about Professional Drain Cleaning
What Do I Do If My Pipes Freeze?
If you live in an area that experiences below-freezing winter temperatures, you may have to deal with frozen pipes. This is an uncomfortable and inconvenient situation. Frozen pipes often occur in regions where outside temperatures reach 20 degrees or lower. To quickly get your water flowing again … [Read more...] about What Do I Do If My Pipes Freeze?
What to Do When a Toilet is Clogged
A clogged toilet is one of the top 5 most common plumbing problems. We’ve all been there. Knowing what to do when a toilet is clogged is a top concern of homeowners and businesses alike. It is a distasteful task but a necessary one. A clogged toilet may happen for any number of reasons. You tried … [Read more...] about What to Do When a Toilet is Clogged
Common Plumbing Problem – Running Toilet
Did you know that approximately 27% of your home’s water usage is from flushing the toilet? If you have a running toilet, it can have a major impact on your water bill. Not only does a running toilet waste water and increase your water bill, but a toilet that isn’t functioning properly is a huge … [Read more...] about Common Plumbing Problem – Running Toilet
When Should I Replace My Old Plumbing?
Baltimore has some of the oldest housing stock in the country with about 47% of the city’s homes built prior to 1940. While old homes may be charming and full of history, they also tend to have old plumbing systems tucked away behind walls and under floors. So how can you tell if your home’s old … [Read more...] about When Should I Replace My Old Plumbing?
Emergency Drain Cleaning
Do you need emergency drain cleaning? If you are standing in a pool of water after you shower or your kitchen sink is backing up and not draining, you may have an issue. Clogged drains are a common household plumbing issue. That annoying slow draining was an inconvenience but now is a major problem … [Read more...] about Emergency Drain Cleaning
Top Requested Plumbing Services Near Me
Ever wonder what some of the top requested plumbing services near you are? Depending on where you live in and around the Baltimore area, you may feel your problem might be related to where you live. Actually our local residents experience plumbing issues that are not necessary unique to our area. … [Read more...] about Top Requested Plumbing Services Near Me