Posted by admin on Aug 9, 2020 in
Maintenance,
Troubleshooting Although toilet paper is becoming easier to find, some may still be regularly using alternatives such as flushable wipes. Remember, the package may say that these wipes are “septic safe” and “flushable”, but they take longer to break down. This makes it easier for clogged pipes and blockages to occur often requiring a professional plumber to unclog. So before your plumbing system begins to back up, head to the store and stock up on some regular toilet paper!
Posted by admin on Jan 12, 2020 in
Troubleshooting,
Water Heaters Are you having an issue with your gas water heater? The wind has been picking up lately, and it may just be that your pilot light has gone out. Before you call a plumber, make sure the pilot light is lit. If you don’t know how to check it and relight it yourself, have your plumber show you how. It will save you both time and money!
Posted by admin on May 4, 2019 in
Troubleshooting,
Water Lines Who to call? A plumber or a landscaper? A landscaper is going to be able to help you with anything related to your sprinkler system excluding your hose bibs and yard hydrants. You want to call a landscaper for a zone that doesn’t open or a broken sprinkler head. If you have a problem with your hose bib or any of the other plumbing unrelated to your landscape, call a plumber. A landscaper is not licensed to work on your home’s plumbing. Both work with pipes and water, but they each have their own area of expertise.
Posted by admin on Mar 24, 2019 in
Maintenance,
Troubleshooting Is it the middle of the night and you notice a pipe just burst? Is your toilet overflowing, and you don’t know how to get it to stop? Everyone should know how to turn off the water when these things happen. For something as simple as an overflowing toilet, there is a shut-off at the base on the wall that can be turned to shut off the water flow until you can clear the clog yourself or get someone to come repair it for you. For larger emergencies such as a burst pipe, you should shut the water off to your home. The water valve to your house is not located in the same location for every home. You will need to find out if it is in your crawl space, in your flowerbed, or in your garage. While you can always call your local fire department in an emergency, it’s the best course of action to learn these things before you need them!
Posted by admin on Mar 10, 2019 in
Troubleshooting,
Water Heaters Is your water heater tripping its reset button? If you push the red button to reset it and it happens again, it is time to call a plumber. There are a few reasons this could be happening. One, one or both of your thermostats could have gone out. This could result in the water becoming dangerously hot. Two, the elements could be bad. At least with failed elements, the water cannot get hot enough to scald anyone. It could also be bad wiring causing an issue and excessive heating. If your reset button continues to trip, call a plumber and get to the bottom of it.