Plumbing
8 Early Signs You Have Leaking Pipes
Reading Time: 3 minutes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over one trillion gallons of water are wasted every year due to leaking pipes. Need some perspective? The Hoover Dam, the biggest U.S. dam, holds 9 trillion gallons! You can begin to see how much water is being…
What Drain Cleaning Products Work Best For Commercial Plumbing?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Dealing with commercial plumbing as a property owner can be challenging. Commercial properties aren’t just office blocks or shopping malls, they include apartment buildings. It’s less challenging in a corporate commercial property such as an office to stick to one specific drain cleaning method throughout…
Common Laundry Room Plumbing Issues & Fixes
Reading Time: 3 minutes Common Laundry Room Plumbing Issues Anything has the possibility of malfunctioning when it comes to your washer and dryer, that’s why it’s important to be aware of what typically could go wrong. Washing machine supply lines Washing machine supply lines are highly usual areas for…
How Do Plumbers Detect A Slab Leak?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Generally speaking, water pipes form part of the foundation of your home. When your home was being built, chances are water pipes were laid into the concrete foundation. This was to allow water to travel to necessary areas of your home such as your laundry,…
How Long Does It Take To Install A Garbage Disposal?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Having a garbage disposal in your kitchen can help prevent plumbing issues like drain clogs. Your garbage disposal can prevent these clogs by grinding up anything that falls into it. One of the most common questions we are asked often is “how long does it…
Plumbing Upgrades: Are All Kitchen Faucets Universal?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Every home has a kitchen, and every kitchen has a sink. The centerpiece of the sink is the faucet and there are so many different types available. Most homeowners feel spoiled for choice when planning their kitchen plumbing upgrades! Due to so many different styles,…
What Constitutes A Plumbing Emergency
Reading Time: 3 minutes We tend to forget about our plumbing systems until something goes wrong. A blocked toilet or leaking pipe can quickly add to our stress levels. But how do you know which issues are plumbing emergencies and which ones aren’t? Here’s a look at the main…
How Do I Increase My Home’s Water Pressure?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Water is a household necessity that we use every day. If your water pressure is not quite hitting the spot, there is no doubt that it can be frustrating. Naturally, you’re going to want to get the best out of your water-using household appliances and…
Plumbing Problems Caused By Neglect
Reading Time: 3 minutes After a long day, it’s easy to close the door and ignore what seems like minor plumbing problems. However, oftentimes minor plumbing problems can become serious problems with your home’s plumbing system. Not sure what kind of issues we’re talking about? Let’s explain… What Happens…
15 Interesting & Worldly Plumbing Facts
Reading Time: 4 minutes The world of plumbing is so much more than just unclogging drains and fixing unwanted leaks. World Plumbing Day is celebrated internationally each year on March 11th. This day was initiated by the World Plumbing Council to recognize the significant role plumbing plays in society….
Maintaining Your Bathroom Plumbing
Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to home maintenance, finding easy ways to take care of your bathroom plumbing is important. Without proper maintenance, you risk dealing with plumbing emergencies, water damage, and costly repair bills. Thankfully the experts at Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric can help…
What Plumbers Recommend to Clean Your Toilet
Reading Time: 3 minutes Keeping your toilet clean can be a messy job sometimes, but the right methods and tools used by plumbers make it much easier. More than that, there are things that you should and should not clean your toilet with. Using the wrong things can damage…
