Archives for Popular Plumbing Questions
An In-Depth Look At Household Water Supply
As most folks know, a home’s water is often supplied either from a local water utility company or a private well. This starting point is known as the water main.…
Why Are My Forced Hot Water Baseboards Noisy?
There could be two reasons why your forced baseboard heat could be making noise. The first reason why your baseboard heat could be making a rolling noise is because you…
what happens when outdoor spigots freeze?
When the weather gets below freezing even with just the wind chill your outdoor spigots have a good chance of freezing if they are not properly winterized. Most outdoor faucets…
why is our pool safety cover sagging?
Safety pool covers can be a great choice when it comes to choosing a pool cover because it avoids the whole mess of he water bags, the duck pond hat…
why do you need power vent gas water heater?
There are different types of water heaters, and a power vent water heater is just one type of the two. The old and traditional water heaters used something called a…
why my bathtub won’t drain?
The bathtub drain is commonly clogged by hair and other debris. However if you have a bathtub with a trip lever drain set up the trip lever could be stuck…
What Grade Should My Sewer Line Have?
f you are installing a new sewer like you will want to set the "grade" which is also known as the pitch to the local plumbing code. However in many…
what does plumber do to unfreeze frozen pipes?
The Plumber will use different methods to unfreeze your pipes. Some of these methods include using a pipe thaw machine or a torch. Which are currently the most popular and…
what does it mean when you hear noises from baseboard heat?
Noises from your baseboard heat can be caused by a number of things, even though it is actually very common and can be ignored unless the system itself does not…