CityWide Plumbing | Marietta GA

If it’s time to replace your existing water heater or if you are building a new home, talk to a good plumbing contractor who handles water heater installation and repair about whether a standard tank-type water heater or a tankless water heater would be the best choice for your situation. Tank-type water heaters have been the standard for [...]

The allure of unlimited hot water and the thought of saving energy on water heating costs have led many homeowners to consider installing a tankless water heater to replace their conventional storage type water heater.  Tankless water heaters can be a great choice for many applications, but they are not a “no-brainer” type of purchase [...]

A clogged shower drain can be a major inconvenience, especially if it happens when you are trying to get ready to go to work.  Shower drain clog pose a special challenge for homeowners because unlike sink drains, the trap is not readily accessible.  Most people just call a plumber which is a great idea, but [...]

A clogged sink drain can be a major inconvenience, but at least the trap and the first few feet of drain line are usually accessible under the sink or in the cabinet.  Most handy homeowners have a good chance of successfully clearing clogs in these areas. Tub and shower drains are another matter entirely.  The [...]

If your home has a basement that floods, a sump pump is often the most effective way of keeping it dry.  Sump pumps are usually more effective than barrier type waterproofing systems.  Waterproofing systems are designed to keep the water from entering your basement through cracks in the walls, but they cannot prevent water from [...]