Everyone has their own definition of what constitutes a plumbing emergency in Germantown and throughout southern Maryland. If, for example, you come home to a flooded basement, we can all pretty much agree on that being a true plumbing emergency…one that requires an immediate phone call to a reliable and experienced plumbing professional. But what […]

Backflow is caused by water flowing in reverse direction, thereby backing up into your plumbing systems.  Backflow in your Germantown home can result in contaminated water with often serious health consequences. A Backflow Preventer is Essential for Your Home Mechanical backflow preventers are installed in residential and commercial plumbing systems to prevent water from flowing […]

The trouble with home plumbing problems is that they have a way of sneaking up on you, and often at the worst possible time. Of course, is there ever a good time for experience a problem with your plumbing? Of course not. So are a few handy tips from Bluewater Plumbing that will help make […]

Pipe Leaks are Much More Than Annoying. But if Caught Early on, Big Problems & Expensive Repairs can be Avoided. Some household water leaks are easy to spot…either by sight, sound, or both.  Those you can tend to in short order without an undo loss of water or collateral damage. The problem is with those […]

While gas and electric water heaters are no longer your only two choices, they remain the most popular throughout Montgomery, Howard, Frederick, and Prince George Counties. At Your 1 Plumber, we get asked all the time:  “Which is better?”  Like most things in life, there are pros and cons for each variety.  So we we’ve […]

First thing in the morning and you’re up and rarin’ to go.  Ready for a productive day at work. Spending quality time with your children.  Sneaking in a set or two of tennis.  Or you’re just planning on working on around your house. What do all these and so many other daily activities have in […]

Important Advice for Families in Germantown, MD and all of Montgomery County If you grew up throwing water bottles in the trash, leaving the water running while brushing your teach, and leaving your TV on even if no one was around to watch it, you probably had a difficult time adapting to going green…assuming you’re […]

We all use bottled water at one time or another to satisfy our need for pure drinking water. But far too many people rely solely on bottled water for that purpose and the result is an ecological menace.  Consider these very real and alarming statistics: Plastic bottles take 700 years to begin composting 90% of […]

A sewer drain clog is a very serious problem that can be considered a plumbing emergency. Since the water has no place to go it will all come back up into the household plumbing in one way or another. When you have a sewer drain clog you should not use any of your plumbing fixtures […]

Sound Advice for Germantown, Greenbelt, & Middletown Home Owners. Are you experiencing any of these common plumbing problems? Toilet overflowing To fix an overflowing toilet, start by pushing the tank stopper belt down to the valve seat and keep pressing on it. The tank stopper and valve seat are found inside the toilet tank.  Next, […]