Category: Plumbing

Installing A New Garbage Disposer? Here’s What You Should Know »

Garbage disposers have certainly made our lives simpler, cleaner and a lot less messy. They operate on a very basic mechanism, comprising a flat plate with small-sized, revolving steel mashers, and an internal disposal wall that consists of “teeth”—to properly grind wasted food.

How to Reduce Your Home Plumbing Costs »

At your house, money probably grows on trees; if so, a blog like this would hold no interest for you.  Of course, in the unlikely event we’re wrong, you might want to continue reading to discover several effective ways to reduce your home plumbing costs.  Because when you do, not only are you saving money, […]

The Six Don’ts to Avoiding Common Plumbing Issues »

Securing Your Basement with a Sump Pump »

Almost all homes have plumbing problems. And moisture below ground level can be your biggest nightmare. Leaving your basement vulnerable to crawlspace flooding can yield tremendous damages.  And if you have a room or space below ground-level, the problem doubles.

4 Things to Do To Prepare Your Pipes for Autumn Season »

Is The Water In Your House Safe To Drink? »

Like most people, you habitually turn on the tap multiple times a day – for brushing teeth, drinking water, rinsing fruits, cooking pasta and more. But do you really wonder whether the water gushing out from the taps is clean, hygienic and free of hazardous contaminants? Probably not.

Dealing With Leaks? Consider PVC Pipes »

Living in a home that’s over a decade old can pose a host of serious problems—one of the more urgent ones being rusted pipes. Over time, you notice tap, shower, and tub water turning red. The reason behind this phenomenon is that homes were constructed using metal pipes back in the days. Mostly made of […]

Signs You Are Dealing With Sewer Line Issues »

Plumbing issues can arise anytime. Most often, they need to be addressed immediately; especially when it concerns sewer pipes… If your sewer pipes are made of cast iron and are 25 years or older, they may fail any time. It’s better to keep track of warning signs, and call our plumbers in Frederick to repair […]

Does Your Water Pressure Need to be Adjusted? »

While low water pressure is pretty easy to spot, you might be so enamored with high water pressure that you don’t recognize you might have a problem on your hands. Water pressure that’s too high can cause serious harm to plumbing fixtures like pipes, faucets, and washing machine hoses which, in turn, can cause leaks […]

Separating Plumbing Facts from Fiction »

There was a time when everyone believed that plunging your toilet will clear the blockage. Now people know better. In fact, plunging may cause further blockage by pressing the material further down.