Snellville Heating, Air and Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

The Common Materials of Modern Plumbing Pipes

Monday, December 14th, 2020

Cut-PVC-pipesIndoor plumbing has a long history, and through it all the materials used for pipes have changed. If you live in an older home, your plumbing system may have outdated pipe material that needs to be replaced. 

In this post, we’ve put together a list of the pipe materials commonly found in modern homes as well as the current materials plumbers use when doing jobs. We hope this will give you a better understanding of the work our plumbers may need to provide you when it’s time for repairs or repiping. If you have doubts about the type of pipes you have in your house, call us and we can find out what work may need to be done.

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Ways We Can Help You Save Water With Your Plumbing

Monday, November 2nd, 2020

showerhead-dripping-close-upDo you find that your regular water bills are far too high? Higher than you think they should be? You can search out online lists of ways to change your water-using habits, and everyone knows that taking shorter showers is a basic part of cutting down on household water consumption. 

However, there are ways that a Conyers, GA plumber can help you save water that go beyond basic steps like “don’t run the bathroom sink faucet while you brush your teeth.” Plumbers are some of the best people for pinpointing where your house is wasting water. There are places in your home where updating fixtures and making repairs will make a huge difference in your monthly water bills. 

Below are some ways our plumbers can lower water use in your household.

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Drain Unclogging Methods You Can (And Cannot) Use

Monday, October 19th, 2020

bubbling-drainNo one can escape a drain clog in their house forever. This is one of those routine irritants that pop up from time to time, no matter how well you take care of your household plumbing.

When you face a clogged drain or a slow drain—so slow it might as well be a complete clog—what can you do? There are several methods to unclog a drain you can attempt. And some you shouldn’t. We’ll go through them as steps. Follow along, and we’ll see if we can open up that drain again.

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Water Heaters Need to Have Regular Flushes

Monday, August 10th, 2020

water-heater-tankIt’s easy to take the water heater in your home for granted. But consider how essential hot water is to your daily routines. Losing access to hot water isn’t something you want to deal with—so it’s vital to give some occasional consideration to routine care for the water heater. Like other parts of your plumbing, as well as your heating and air conditioning systems, the water heater requires routine maintenance to ensure it works at its best for as long as possible.

One of the most important routine maintenance tasks for water heaters is flushing the tank.

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The Two Main Causes of Early Pipe Replacement

Monday, May 4th, 2020

No homeowner wants to replace their plumbing early. But unfortunately, things do happen, and you might find yourself in this predicament. However, you needn’t worry too much when you have a team like ours on your side! Professional plumbers like us are a vital resource to use when trying to keep your plumbing in good shape.

See, we are highly aware of the issues that lead to early pipe replacement, and below, we have outlined two of the most common for you. All you need to do is keep reading to find out more, and of course, remember to call us when you need a Monroe plumber. 

So, let’s get started!

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Where’d My Hot Water Go?

Monday, April 6th, 2020

Your water heater is absolutely essential to your comfort, so of course, if you suddenly find yourself sitting in a tub of cold water, it is definitely a problem! See, there are a number of things that can go wrong with your water heater, which is why we have written this blog.

A variety of things can contribute to a lack of hot water, and below, we have outlined some of them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more, and of course, remember to call us when you need a Monroe plumber.

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Do You Have a Leak?

Monday, December 30th, 2019

When you hear the word “leak”, the image that likely pops into your head is one of disaster — water gushing all over the place, a flooded basement, and destroyed furnishings. But here’s the thing: most leaks occur without even the slightest indication, which is why we are here to help!

Because so much of your plumbing system is hidden from view, and because leaks can develop almost anywhere, we think it is important that you learn to spot them. So for your convenience, we have listed some of the signs of a leak — all you have to do is keep reading below to find out more (and remember to contact our team when you need a Snellville plumber!)

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Your Most Common Plumbing Emergencies

Monday, December 16th, 2019

Let’s face it: there is nothing quite worse than a plumbing emergency — they’re messy, they cost hundreds in damages, and they almost never happen at a convenient time. Plumbing emergencies can quite possibly be some of the worst experiences in homeownership.

Fortunately, there are lots of emergency plumbers, fully equipped to help you with an issue that pops up, no matter what time it is! But what qualifies as a plumbing emergency? Well keep reading below and we’ll tell you!

We have listed some of the most common plumbing emergencies we see, that way, you’ll know exactly when to call our team for a 24-hour plumber in Snellville. 

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Oh-no! No Hot Water? Here’s Why!

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

Of course, the last thing you want to do when you wake up on a chilly winter morning is step into an icy cold shower! See, we understand that your water heater is incredibly important for your overall comfort and wellbeing, so when something goes wrong, it can definitely seem like a big deal.

One of the biggest issues we see over the holiday season is a hot water heater that isn’t providing enough hot water. There are a number of reasons why this might be happening, and below, we outlined some of them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more. Oh, and remember to call our team when you need an Athens, GA plumber!

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Uh-oh! Trouble with Your Main Water Line?

Monday, November 18th, 2019

water-lineOf all the systems in your home, your plumbing system is definitely the most important! Imagine where you’d be without your shower or toilet? We reckon it wouldn’t be a pretty sight!

But, if there’s one component of your plumbing system that ranks supreme, it’s your main water line — without it, you wouldn’t have any water at all!

The trouble is that sometimes your main water line will run into trouble, which is a pretty big deal! Why? Because it can wreak havoc on the rest of your plumbing system. We assume you’d rather not pay for water leaking into your lawn, or for water going anywhere other than your faucet, toilet, or shower, correct?

So below, we have listed some of the tell-tale signs of a main water line that’s gone kerflooey. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more (oh, and of course, remember to call us when you need a Lawrenceville, GA plumber!)

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