Tumwater, WA homeowners always need to keep an eye of their plumbing, particularly in the bathroom. We use out bathrooms more than any other part of the house, and with the toilet, sink and show located there in nearly every home, that can be ground zero for clogs in your pipes. The good news is that a trained plumber can take care of it for you, though you should always call one rather than trying to take care of a clog yourself in any but the most benign circumstances. By understanding what causes clogs in your bathroom, you can prevent them from forming in the first place, and save yourself a lot of trouble. Here’s a quick list:
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Monday, March 28th, 2016Why are Slab Leaks so Damaging?
Monday, March 21st, 2016A slab leak is a leak that occurs underneath or within your home’s foundation, and is a very serious problem. Cracks, even minor ones, in any of your pipes underneath your foundation can cause severe water damage to your property. In addition to causing an increase in your water bills, damage from a slab leak can affect both the outside and inside of your property.
What to Look for in a Commercial Plumbing Specialist
Monday, March 7th, 2016Commercial plumbing systems are much different than residential systems in a number of ways. They must often support more people for starters, and in the case of buildings with more than one floor they need to compensate for bathrooms and other facilities on higher floors. In the case of restaurants and other food preparation services, the plumbing needs to accommodate the health codes and be able to support a fully operating business. Those are just a few of the distinctions, and where there are plenty of plumbers here in Lacey, WA, not all of them have the expertise in commercial plumbing that you need to do the job right. If you own a business or manage a commercial space, you want a commercial plumbing specialist to solve your issues, not simply a “plumber.” Here are some things to look for in such a specialist.
Signs of Trouble with Your Garbage Disposal
Monday, February 22nd, 2016The garbage disposal is an indispensable part of your household and you likely use it in some capacity or another every day. That’s good news when it breaks down in that you usually can tell immediately what the trouble is. The bad news is that it can throw your entire household for a loop. Here in Olympia, WA, there’s a service on staff who can repair or replace your garbage disposal, but spotting the signs of trouble can do more than alert you to a problem: it can provide a clue as to what that problem is. Here’s a list of some of the more common signs of trouble with your garbage disposal, which you should take the time to learn.
What Is Video Pipe Inspection?
Monday, February 15th, 2016Plumbing clogs are a regular occurrence and if you’re a homeowner in Olympia, WA, chances are you’re going to encounter one sooner or later. Corrosion and rust, while less common, still happen reasonably frequently, and often require replacement services to fix them. It used to be that such problems we catch-as-catch can issues, with plumbers making educated guesses and diligently applying methods to solve them until something worked. But times have changed and so too has the tools used to combat common problems like corrosion and clogging. That’s where video pipe inspection comes in. What is it, and why does it matter? We have a few answers below.
Professional Plumbing Tools Make Repairs Easy
Monday, February 8th, 2016Plumbers bring skill and experience to every job they perform, which is why you should always call in a professional to handle any issues with your plumbing system. But beyond the know-how you gain by calling in a professional, you also get a series of high-end plumbing tools that make the job much easier. These tools are prohibitively expensive for most consumers, who likely won’t have need of it more than a few times in their lives, but for licensed plumbing services, they are an indispensable part of their job. We’ve broken down a list of some of them to give you an idea of what you gain by calling in one of our technicians here in Olympia, WA.
Restaurants Need Reliable Plumbing Services
Monday, January 25th, 2016If you run a restaurant in Olympia, WA, your business needs to place plumbing at the top of its priority list. A good plumbing systems means a reliable kitchen, where you can prepare food for your customers and – more importantly – get plenty of hot water to keep the kitchen and surrounding environs clean. Just as important are the bathroom facilities, which customers and employees alike use throughout the day and which needs to maintain similar standards of cleanliness. When something goes wrong with any of that, you can’t afford to just trust an employee with a plunger to make it right. Here’s why your restaurant needs a reliable plumbing service in order to make your business work!
Things to Consider When Remodeling Your Bathroom
Monday, January 11th, 2016If your bathroom doesn’t look the way you want it to, and getting around in it is difficult, you may want to consider remodeling it. The bathroom is the most used room in the house, and with a remodeling job from a quality contractor, it can feel like a whole new space. It pays to work closely with a qualified plumber during such an operation, and Olympia, WA has services that can help you. Planning and preparation can pay huge dividends with such an operation. Here are a few things to consider when remodeling your bathroom.
Benefits of Low-Flow Toilets
Monday, January 4th, 2016If you’re considering a bathroom upgrade, whether small or large, a low-flow toilet is something you should seriously think about. They’re designed to reduce the amount of water you use with each flush, and qualified plumbers here in Olympia, WA can fill you in on all of the details. The benefits of such a system are numerous, with very few drawbacks attached to them. Replacing an older toilet with a low-flow system just makes a lot of sense. Here are 3 things to think about when contemplating such a decision.
