Do You Know Where to Find Your Plumbing Shut-off Valve?

July 31st, 2018 Posted in Emergency Plumbing
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A plumbing emergency can happen at any time. If you have a burst water pipe or one of your faucets starts spurting water, do you know how to turn off your water flow? If you don’t, a small plumbing emergency can turn into a large home repair. Water is constantly flowing into your pipes and plumbing throughout your home. If there is a break or other issue that water will keep flowing into your home, possibly causing thousands of dollars in damage, unless you shut off the main water valve.

Most homes have plumbing that has several shut-off valves and one main valve. The individual valves can be to larger water appliances like your toilet, washer and water heater. You may also have separate valves under your kitchen or bathroom sink. These can be used to shut off water to these fixtures when you need to do a repair or replace parts, or in case of a plumbing failure. Simple turn the valve to the off position and the water is stopped for that area.

When a pipe bursts or no shut-off valve is available, you need to turn off the water at the main pipe entering your home. If you have city water, this will usually be located at the front of your house or on the side nearest your water meter. For homes will wells, the main shut-off valve should be wherever the main pipe enters the home from the well.

The first thing you should do in a plumbing emergency is shut off the water to the fixture or use the main shut-off valve for the home. Then, call your local plumber for an emergency repair.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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3 Things You Shouldn’t Dump Down Your Drain

July 31st, 2018 Posted in Drains
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Many plumbing problems could be avoided through simply choosing not to allow certain items to go down your drain. It may convenient to dispose of almost any liquid or food item down your drains, but it may not be the best option. Just because something can go down your drain does not necessarily mean it should. In the long run, it can cost you more in time and money if you dump these three things down your drain.

Grease

It may be easy to rinse those greasy pans out with hot water and watch the fat go down your kitchen sink drain, but it can be a big mistake. Shortening, butter and animal fats congeal when they become colder, often sticking to the inside of your pipes. This fatty substance grabs onto debris and can eventually cause a stubborn clog in your drain.

Chemicals

You should be careful of the chemicals you put down your drain. While some household cleaners are perfectly safe, chemicals like turpentine, paint, solvent-based cleaners and automobile fluids should not be allowed to go down the drain. They can be harmful to the environment and may damage your plumbing or septic system.

Foods

You may have a garbage disposal, but that does not mean all food should go down the drain. Even chopped up, hard produce peels, potatoes, egg shells and coffee grounds can all produce nasty clogs in your drain. Some starches like potatoes like create a glue-like substance that grabs ahold of other debris and makes a solid, stubborn clog in your plumbing.

Avoiding putting these three things down the drain can protect your plumbing. However, if you do get a clog, call your local plumber to help you clear your drain the right way.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.
106-M Oakgrove Road
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

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3 Reasons to Replace Your Toilet

July 31st, 2018 Posted in Toilets
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When it comes to updating appliances and fixtures in your home, the toilet may not be at the top of your list of items to buy. However, it is something you use several times a day and is a very necessary fixture in your home. If you have an older toilet, it may be time to considering replacing it for a newer model. Here are three great reasons why.

  1. Water efficiency. The top reason to update an older toilet is to conserve on water. Newer, low-flow toilets can save hundreds of gallons of water a day in many households. The new designs allow for less water needed to flush while still efficient in eliminating waste. It can save you money on your water bill and it is good for the environment.
  2. Design. It may not be a loveseat or dining room table but there are differences in the designs available in toilets. There are different options in the styles of toilets. Many prefer toilets without a floor base – this makes it easier to clean under and around the toilet. You can change colors and models to match your style.
  3. Features. Make your bathroom visits more enjoyable with some of the incredible features available on modern toilets. Heated seats, music, bidet features and much more are available, with some toilets allowing for customization between users. This is the ultimate luxury – you may never want to use a regular toilet again.

If you are ready to update your bathroom with a new toilet, talk to your local plumber. They can help you install the latest, greatest toilet for your bathroom and ensure that it is plumbed correctly.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(404) 973-2471

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3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Plumber

July 31st, 2018 Posted in Choosing a Reputable Plumber
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Too often, hiring a plumber is done without much forethought. Many times, you may not know you will need a plumber until a plumbing emergency occurs. If possible, you should find a reliable plumber BEFORE the need for one arises. Picking the first one you see when you do a quick search for a plumber or open the phone book is a bad idea. Take a few minutes now to find a plumber that you can trust and ask these three questions before you decide you will hire them for your next plumbing problem or project.

Are licensed and insured?

You would expect that any plumber you see advertised in licensed and insured, but that is just not the case. You want to ensure that any business you hire to work in your home or business has these basic requirements.

What level of experience do your plumbers have?

You don’t want an inexperienced handyman doing your plumbing project. Make sure the company you hire has experienced, expert plumbers on staff that will be performing the work you need.

What types of plumbing issues can you handle?

You want a plumbing company that can be there when you have any type of plumbing problem. This includes septic or sewer issues. Some plumbers only do basic repairs; you want a company that you can call for a simple clogged drain or a major septic issue, covering all your needs.

Don’t wait until you have a plumbing emergency to find a reliable source for plumbing issues. Research your options and find a local plumbing company now that will be able to fix your future plumbing issues as they arise.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 884-4678

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