If the cabinet under your kitchen sink is so full of cleaning supplies or pans that it’s running out of room, you may be frustrated with the plumbing pipes that take up so much space. The pipe that hangs low under the sink is the P-trap, and although it takes up valuable room in the cabinet, it’s essential for the proper working of your plumbing. Every drain in your home should have a trap, although most of them are out of sight. Read More»
You go about your day passing by a pipe in your front yard every day without giving it much thought until something terrible happens: waste water (and other matter) from your plumbing starts coming out of it. What is it and why is it happening? Find out here.
What the Pipe Is
That pipe is called a clean-out pipe. It’s there to give plumbers access to the sewer line so that they can clear it without having to access it from the sewer side. Read More»
Having plumbing problems in your home, but are not sure what the issue is? These tips can help diagnose and fix the problem in your home.
Slow Filling Toilets
One common problem you may have in your home is most notable when you flush the toilets. If the water is behaving differently when you flush by emptying and not really filling back up, or with water moving a lot in the bowl, this could be a problem with your plumbing ventilation system. Read More»
If your home suddenly develops an unbearable musty odor or a damp feeling in the air, you could have a broken plumbing pipe on your hands. The moisture from a broken plumbing pipe can make the air in your home feel stale and unhealthy. A broken pipe may also trigger other unsavory issues in your house, including structural damage. You can solve your emergency problem with the information listed below. Read More»
When it comes to your pipes, there is not a specific age that you should replace them at. This is because there are so many factors that affect the lifespan of your pipes, including the type of material they are made from, the weather elements they are subjected to, what items you send down the pipes and how well maintained the pipes are. Since there is not a specific age that you should replace your pipes at, it is important to know what the signs are that your older pipes may need to be replaced. Read More»
