It is essential to monitor your pipes on a regular basis, and even more if you live in an old home. As time goes by, the plumbing system becomes old; the pipes start to show signs of wear and tear. If you don’t keep an eye on the pipe, you might not detect the signs of problems that could cause costly damage. There are a couple of areas in your home that you might not think about such as basements, crawlspaces and utility rooms, but pipes in these places could even be damaged.…
When they are working properly, your home’s plumbing drains will flow smoothly and efficiently. But when they get blocked over time, they will lose their usual efficiency. Sluggish and gurgling drains are some obvious signs of blocked drains, and they often reveal that you’ve been constantly abusing your residential plumbing drains or sewer system in some way.
There are several reasons why your home’s plumbing drains can become clogged. Here’s a look at some of the usual culprits.…
Imagine taking an ice cold shower in the middle of a freezing winter? That’s the kind of stuff nightmares are made of. Hot water is often taken for granted as something that just exists in your house… until it actually stops flowing from your tap and you don’t have access to it any longer. There are a number of reasons why hot water could stop flowing from your tap. In most instances you will need a professional hot water service to check it out, but follow these steps in the meantime to see if you can pinpoint the problem.…
