Christmas is here in Olympia, WA, and amid the holiday gatherings and other activities, you likely don’t have time for a major plumbing problem. Nothing kills the spirit of the season more quickly than a leak or similar issue, forcing you to call festivities to a halt and summon a plumber as quickly as possible. That’s one of the reasons why you should consider an automatic shut-off valve for your home plumbing system. It’s placed at the apex to your home’s plumbing system and measures the flow rate of water through the pipes. When the rate increased past a prescribed amount – indicating that water is actively leaking out of your system – the valve seals shut, cutting off the water supply for your home. The benefits of that far outweigh the minor inconvenience of suddenly losing water.
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Monday, December 21st, 20153 Plumbing Problems to Watch for This Holiday Season
Monday, November 30th, 2015Thanksgiving is past and Christmas is on its way, which means you have a lot more to worry about than plumbing problems in your Olympia, WA home. Unfortunately, plumbing problems have a way of springing up when you least expect them to, and the last thing you want is to have to call a plumber in when you’re entertaining friends and family. By keeping an eye out for potential plumbing problems, you can avoid those circumstances and make your get-together a memorable one for all the right reasons. Here are 3 plumbing problems to watch for this holiday season.
Keep Your Garbage Disposal Running at its Best
Monday, November 23rd, 2015Garbage disposals serve to grind up food before flushing it down your sink, helping to conveniently get rid of food in a safe and hygienic manner. Most homes in Olympia, WA have garbage disposals in their kitchen sink, and we’ve become so accustomed to them that we rarely take notice unless they suffer some kind of breakdown. A qualified plumber can usually fix a faulty garbage disposal, but you can take a few simple steps to keep yours running at its best, and ensuring that it never requires a repair session.
3 Things to Watch for When Replacing a Sink
Monday, November 16th, 2015Replacing s sink in your kitchen and bathroom can transform the space very quickly. Most people do so either because the existing sink has become damaged and can’t continue to function, or they simply want a new one to improve the aesthetic or practical usefulness of the space. Here in Olympia, WA, you have plenty of options when it comes to replacing a sink, but before you begin, it helps to know what to look for during the installation process. Here’s a quick list of 3 key details to keep in mind.
Common Repairs with Tankless Water Heaters
Monday, October 19th, 2015Tankless water heaters make an attractive alternative to traditional tank models in a number of ways. They heat the water instantly, for example – using heated coils to warm it as it passes through the pipes – and they often cost less in monthly bills than tank models. But no system is perfect and like most other appliances in your home, it runs into problems from time to time. Here in Olympia, WA you can find a reliable plumbing company to correct those problems, but it’s helpful if you first understand some of the most common ones.
What Is a Backflow Prevention Device?
Monday, October 12th, 2015We live in Olympia, WA, which means that heavy rains and periodic flooding come with the territory. For homeowners, that presents a unique problem in the nature of backflow: non-potable water that travels the wrong way up your pipes and enters your home through the faucets or outlets. That can be a concern because water from the sewer can contain a wide variety of toxins – including human waste – that present a health risk to your family. The solution is a backflow prevention device properly installed by a trained technician. What is a backflow prevention device? Read on for the answers.
3 Ways to Stop Frozen Pipes
Monday, October 5th, 2015We get our share of cold weather here in Olympia, WA every winter, and one of the biggest problems that can cause is frozen pipes. Water expands when it freezes, and if that water is in your plumbing system, it can create tremendous pressure on the pipes. Burst pipes can be a catastrophe if they aren’t dealt with quickly, and even if you react to them immediately, they will still incur a great deal of hassle and expense getting them fixed. It’s better to simply prevent the problem in the first place, and with temperatures still relatively warm, now is the time to do it. Here are 3 ways to stop frozen pipes in their tracks.
3 Good Reasons to Call in a Plumber
Tuesday, September 29th, 2015Plumbing problems are part and parcel of owning a home, and here in Olympia, WA, there are plenty of homeowners who may want to save a few pennies by performing repairs themselves, perhaps with the aid of an over-the-counter solution. In most cases, however, this can be a big mistake. Anytime you attempt to repair a plumbing problem yourself, you invite a whole host of larger issues that could turn a simple operation into a huge headache. Here are 3 good reasons to call in a plumber on any issue with your pipes, no matter how minor.
3 Methods of Leak Detection
Monday, September 14th, 2015With the possible exception of clogs, no plumbing issue is more common than leaks, which can bedevil even the most immaculately maintained plumbing system. A leak that spreads water across your kitchen floor is fairly obvious, but few of them announce themselves so readily. Indeed, many of them are so subtle as to avoid detection for month, which can cause far more damage than just the leak itself. Plumbers here in Olympia, WA can apply high technology such as infrared sensors and miniature video cameras inside the pipes themselves to pinpoint the leak. But before you can call them, you need to notice the leak itself and call for assistance. Here are 3 methods of leak detection you can utilize without the need for fancy equipment.
How to Tell if You Have a Slab Leak
Monday, September 7th, 2015Slab leaks are simple leaks that occur in pipes either buried beneath your home or actually embedded in the foundation itself. As such, they are extremely difficult to solve, which makes them one of the toughest problems plumbers have to face. They’re also equally difficult to detect, which means that they can cause a lot of damage before a homeowner finally spots them and summons professional help. No one likes dealing with a slab leak, but with a trained professional here in Olympia, WA, you can handle it as expediently as possible. Here’s a few ways to tell if you have a slab leak.
