This time of year can be joyous, but it can also be stressful. And it’s not just you feeling that strain! Your plumbing experiences a lot of extra challenges during the holidays. How can you take some of the pressure off your plumbing during the holidays? Here’s a list of dos and don’ts to help get your plumbing through the season.
It’s easy to get stressed and freak out during an emergency. And if the emergency has to do with your toilet, it can be even more upsetting and worrisome. But if you panic, you’re likely to waste time and not make the best decisions. How can you avoid panic when something truly unpleasant is happening, and getting worse by the second, like a toilet overflowing? By having a plan!
We’ll take you through some basics here: what it’s helpful to know before an emergency like this happens, and what steps to take if it does. Read on, and we’ll arm you with the knowledge you need to stay calm in the face of an overflowing toilet.
What a gorgeous time of year! The leaves are changing, the breezes are fresh and crisp, and autumn festivities are approaching. But while you’re enjoying the weather and the seasonal activities, don’t forget that winter won’t be far behind. You don’t want to be caught unprepared.
Your autumn to-do list might include things like bringing the box of hats and mittens out of storage, or changing the screen out for a storm door. But it should also include home maintenance. Your plumbing system will be in much better shape for fall and winter if you get an inspection and routine maintenance done by a qualified plumber. Here’s why.
Many things in your home make noise. In fact, if you put on noise-canceling headphones, you might be shocked at just how “loud” the silence seems. You’re accustomed to hearing the heat or AC, the water heater or dishwasher, laundry in the washer or dryer, or just the sounds of the house settling or creaking. Most of this noise is normal and fine. But noises can also signal that there’s a problem.
Just like with your car, many of the systems in your home make noises during regular operation, but make different noises that indicate that something is wrong. Whether it’s your car or your air conditioner, if it’s clunking or banging, you’ve got a problem. Your home’s plumbing can make odd noises, too. What plumbing sounds mean that it’s time to get help from a plumber? Here’s a list for you.
It’s easy to see that a sudden, gushing leak or a badly burst pipe is wasting an enormous amount of water. The thing that might not have occurred to you is that those leaks get fixed immediately—because they truly are emergencies—but slow leaks can go on for a long time. At first, they might not be noticed. Then, homeowners might not think it’s urgent to deal with them.
Months or years could go by, with a slow leak just gradually dripping away. But if it’s just drips, it can’t be much water, can it? Is it really urgent to have slow plumbing leaks fixed promptly? How much water can a plumbing leak waste? We’ve got some information that might surprise you.
Any kind of household emergency is best avoided whenever possible. Plumbing emergencies are high on the list of home problems you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy! But sometimes the person causing your plumbing emergency is not an enemy at all. Sometimes, it’s your own child. Make sure that doesn’t happen! We’ll help.
Houses make noise. They may creak and groan as they settle. Appliances turn themselves on and off. Perhaps mice scuttle in the walls. But if you’re hearing a sudden hammering sound, it can be very startling! Don’t worry, your house isn’t haunted. But if a ghost isn’t knocking around, banging into your plumbing, what could that terrible sound be?
This sound is caused by a serious plumbing problem. It’s called water hammer, and if you’re hearing it, you need a plumber. What’s going on in your pipes to make that sound? We’ll tell you all about it.
It’s incredibly handy to have a garbage disposal in your kitchen sink. It makes cleanup so much easier, especially if you have a large family or frequently host guests. And it can cut down on unpleasant odors from your trash can, since it won’t be full of decomposing food. So you want to take excellent care of that disposal, and keep it in good condition for as long as possible.
The most critical thing you can do is to make sure the disposal doesn’t get damaged by items that shouldn’t have gone down the sink at all. This means knowing exactly what should go down the disposal and—most importantly—what shouldn’t. How can you tell? Consult this handy list!
We spend a lot of our lives hoping that disaster won’t strike. But, at least in minor ways, some amount of disaster is inevitable. It’s important not to dwell on it too much, but it’s equally important to do what you can to be prepared. And plumbing emergencies are one of those things that can really throw us for a loop when they happen!
The best way to minimize damage and additional problems as a result of a plumbing emergency is to stay calm. You’ll be able to take the necessary steps to get the problem resolved as quickly as possible if you know what those steps will be. Read on to find out how to make sure that you’ll be prepared when a plumbing emergency does occur, so you can relax, knowing you can tackle whatever happens.
Water leaks in your plumbing can lead to various issues, from structural damage to mold growth. Detecting leaks early can save you from costly repairs and water wastage. Here are seven signs that indicate your Glenview home needs a water leak detection test.