It is rare in our central Texas area that we have to worry about freezing pipes but it does happen. While you may not need it often, it is extremely important that you are prepared in the event that a freeze does come. It can save you thousands of dollars in damages to your plumbing …
You never really know what could be in the water coming through your faucet. Having a water softener can be a great investment and give you some peace of mind. Water can contain lots of funky excess minerals. These can make your water smell and taste strange. Hard water might be discolored and leave a filmy residue …
Having a leak can be a real pain. Water is being lost somewhere and dripping onto whatever is below it. It’s important to find the source as quickly as possible and fix the leak. A leaky water line somewhere in your plumbing causes water waste and can damage the drywall or wood in the home. The longer …
Are you getting higher water bills than usual? Are you noticing excess water pooling up under your appliances, sinks, or flooring? Maybe unsightly stains are showing up on your ceilings or walls. Don’t delay, act now because you could have a big problem on your hands. Water leaks can cause major structural damage. Call Plumbing …
If you’re already seeing water stains on the walls, moisture is dripping down from somewhere. You should act now and call in the professionals for leak detection. A hidden leak can cause some serious damage to the walls and flooring in your home. Don’t ignore the problem because the leak will probably continue to worsen. …
Hydro jetting is a good way to make your plumbing last longer. It cleans the pipes completely, preventing build-up, clogs, and corrosion. Having this service performed on your home’s piping system can make them as good as new again. Don’t let your pipes and drains get full of gunk and cause problems. Here are five reasons …
Home water softeners use an ion exchange process to treat the hard water and remove damaging minerals from the water running through your pipes. These mineral ions are trapped within the system by a resin and are then exchanged for potassium and sodium ions. Here’s a helpful read about how water softeners work. Home water softeners …
It may seem overwhelming to learn that there is yet another aspect of home maintenance to worry about, but backflow testing is very important to health and public safety. Having your system inspected by a licensed plumber ensures that water pressure levels are adequate to maintain the proper flow of wastewater out of the plumbing system. …
Backflow testing is an important part of a plumbing system. It’s a process to test the pressure in your plumbing to make sure dirty water doesn’t get into your supply of drinking water. During backflow testing, the plumber will use a backflow testing device to check the system for irregularities. This process could catch harmful bacteria …
If your drains seem plugged or are barely draining you might have a problem. Sometimes a plumber needs to come in and remove debris from your home’s drainage system to get the wastewater flowing out as it should. This can cause unhealthy bacteria and odors to develop in your drains. Let’s talk about some common …
Having an unsightly brown stain on the ceiling can be disgusting and embarrassing. These discolored spots are caused by water stains from a leak If you don’t address the source of the water and make repairs immediately, things will just get worse. Don’t let it go unchecked. If you have faulty pipes the damage will …
Faucet leaks can be annoying and disgusting. When the faucet is already off and water continues to drip and dribble out constantly. This can cause staining in the sink, flooding in the kitchen or bathroom, and elevated water bills. Water leaking around the fixture is unsightly and can cause costly damage. If the water is …
