2018

Prevent The Problems: How To Get Your Septic System Ready For Spring

Spring will be here before you know it. Once it arrives, the rain storms won’t be far behind. Your septic system has already endured the long winter, which means it might not be ready for the weather change. This is particularly true if your holidays were filled with additional house guests. Here are four steps you need to take to make sure that your septic tank doesn’t fail you once the weather changes.…

Three Tips To Troubleshoot An A/C Unit

Owning an air conditioning unit is a luxury and a real blessing during the hot summer months. In order to keep the cool comfortable temperature in your home, you must make sure your air conditioner continues to run smoothly. It is a good idea to perform regular maintenance on the appliance. The beginning of the summer months and the end of them is a good time to schedule the tune-ups. Of course, even with regular tune-ups, something can malfunction on the unit.…

Toilet Slow And Gurgling? Find Out If It's A Ventilation Problem Or Septic Issue

There are a lot of different problems that occur over the years when the toilets aren’t inspected or replaced, and when you aren’t doing any maintenance on the pipes that are associated with your septic system. If your toilets aren’t draining as fast as they could be, or you can hear strange noises coming out of the toilets even when they aren’t in use, it’s time to have a plumber check out your system.…

Snaking Could Be The Solution When You Have A Bad Sink Clog

Kitchen drain clogs can often be cleared with a plunger and strong arms, but sometimes the clog is so deep that a plunger is ineffective. In those cases, a pipe snake could be the most effective way to eliminate the clog. If you’re handy with tools, it’s a good idea to buy an inexpensive pipe snake or auger to have on standby for clearing clogs yourself. If the clog isn’t too bad, you might have success with the auger.…

Don't Get Stuck In The Heat: Signs Your AC Compressor Is About To Fail You

Depending on where you live, you may use your air conditioner well past the typical summer months. In fact, there may be a few days during the fall or early spring when you need to get a quick blast of cool air into your home. When those days occur, you want to make sure that you’re not left out in the heat with a broken air conditioner. Unfortunately, if your air conditioner compressor goes out, you’ll be left without cool air for a few days while your HVAC technician takes care of the repairs.…

Four Reasons to Replace the Plumbing on Your Horse Property

If the plumbing on your horse property is old, it might be time to work with a plumber to have the pipes replaced. Repiping of old plumbing is important on horse properties becasue of the four reasons listed below. 1. Prevent Pipes from Bursting For one thing, the plumbing pipes on a horse property can be even more prone to freezing than those inside of a home. This is because the pipes on your horse property might be exposed to colder temperatures than the plumbing pipes that are used in your home, particularly if your horse barn is not heated.…

How to Stop Irritating Banging Noises by Flushing Air Out of Your Home's Plumbing System

In a perfect world, the plumbing system in your home would function without problems and never make any sounds. However, the reality is that most plumbing systems make some banging, clunking, or squeaking noises as they age. While squeaking noises are typically caused by the normal and unpreventable expansion and contraction of copper pipes, other noises—such as banging and clunking—are caused by trapped air and are harmful to pipes and fixtures.…

Just Installed A New Septic Tank? 3 Ways To Take Care Of It

A septic tank can be an expensive investment, between installing the new septic tank and putting in a drainage field. It is an investment you want to last for a long time. There are steps that you can take that will ensure the longevity of your septic tank. #1 Get Yearly Maintenance Checks First, you need to make sure that you take care of your septic tank by having it inspected by a professional.…

Who Can Help You With Your Gas Line Installation?

If you’re hoping to add a natural gas line so that you can start using gas-powered appliances in your home, or if you have a gas line on your property already but would like to replace it, you could be hoping to get some help with your gas line installation. Naturally, you probably know that a job that is this important and this potentially dangerous is probably something that should be left up to a professional, but you might not know who to call.…

Should You DIY Your Plumbing?

Whenever plumbing issues arise in our homes, we usually assess the problem and then decide whether to call a professional from plumbing services or to deal with the issue personally. Certainly, some plumbing issues are normally simple fixes. In addition, some people are hesitant to contact a professional in plumbing services because they want to save money, which is understandable. There are those who prefer fixing the plumbing issues in their homes because they believe it is faster and saves more time than if they hired a plumber.…