Frozen and broken water pipes are among the most claims and the highest claims paid by insurance companies in the U.S. With the winter chill full steam ahead, here are just a few tips to keep you vacation property plumbing systems in tip -top shape: • Insulate your pipes – Foam sleeves are an excellent…
Most homeowners spend little time thinking about their drains, but when a stoppage occurs, it can be frustrating. You don’t know how it happened, nor do you know how to fix it. There are a variety of reasons that a drain can become clogged, and much of it depends upon where the stoppage occurs. Unlike…
Wastewater, and sewage, flows towards the lowest point of the plumbing system. This trait is used in most home plumbing systems. The wastewater pipes of each level of the home slope towards a central stack that carries the materials to the lowest level of the home. The base of the stack connects to the wastewater…
You might have the very best heavy gauge stainless steel kitchen sink on the market. You no doubt take good care of it and avoid using caustic cleaners or scratchy scouring pads to clean it. As a result your sink will look good and last for many years. But what about the plumbing underneath the…
A relaxing vacation can feel like a dream but coming home to a flooded house is more than a brutal nightmare. Even while the water is not being used, a risk still remains. In order to truly enjoy your vacation to the fullest, take the necessary steps to safeguard your home from flooding. Preparation is…
By selecting the right plumbing fixtures you can save money in the long run. With water and power costs rising as quickly as they have been of late, the long run is happening quicker than ever. Rather than replacing your old hot water heater with another standard water heater that holds and heats 40 to…
The most widely used water heater today is the conventional storage water heater. These are most often found in businesses and homes according to the guys at All About The Pipes Plumbing Inc. These tanks can store and heat from 6 to 100 gallons of water. The technology is quite simple. Cold water enters the…
Plumbing can be a nightmare and not many homeowners have the skills or tools necessary to solve the problem. The key to saving money is to be as prepared as possible. Without proper preparation, complications with plumbing can become quite expensive to repair. Here are some simple steps you can take to be ready in…
Many homeowners do not realize the importance of having clean pipes throughout and around the entire house. Leaving pipes untreated can lead to foul smells or more importantly waste backup, which can lead to high expenses in repairs. Before shelling out unnecessary costs for broken or damaged pipes, consider how regular cleaning by professionals can…
In our work day travels “All About the Pipes” is on occasion asked why bathtub drain stoppers get stuck. We must admit that we run into that situation fairly regularly, particularly in older homes. We found that there are two main reasons for drain stoppers to fail. The most common reason is that the stopper…