Homeowner’s Guide to Detecting Leaks

Homeowner’s Guide to Detecting Leaks

Your plumbing system has two jobs: bringing clean water in and carrying waste water out. While simple in concept, it can get confusing when something goes wrong. Knowing how to spot the difference between types of leaks can save you…

Copper Pipe Warranties in Cobb County: What Homeowners Need to Know

Copper Pipe Warranties in Cobb County: What Homeowners Need to Know

If you live in Cobb County or Northwest metro Atlanta and your home has copper pipes, you’ve probably heard about “pinhole leaks.” Maybe you’ve had one or more leaks and are considering having a whole home repipe. Here’s what’s really going…

Why Homeowners Should Replace Polybutylene Pipes

Why Homeowners Should Replace Polybutylene Pipes

Polybutylene piping, often called “gray poly” or “Poly-B,” was commonly used in residential plumbing systems from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. While it was initially embraced for being affordable and easy to install, it has since proven to be…

5 Reasons You Need More Than a Plunger to Clear Clogged Drains

5 Reasons You Need More Than a Plunger to Clear Clogged Drains

Persistent clogs, slow drains, and foul odors often signal bigger plumbing issues. Learn how professional plumbers clear tough clogs fast. A plunger is a great quick fix for minor drain clogs, but for serious drain blockages, you’ll need professional clogged…

How To Choose a Water Heater: 12 Factors to Consider For Your Best Options

How To Choose a Water Heater: 12 Factors to Consider For Your Best Options

Before buying a hot water heater, there are several important factors to consider to ensure you choose the right unit for your home: Type of Water Heater Fuel Type Capacity Energy Efficiency Cost Space and Location Lifespan Warranty Maintenance Local…

Prevalent Class Action Lawsuits Against PEX Piping

Prevalent Class Action Lawsuits Against PEX Piping

A comprehensive overview of the manufacturers reveals the following insights: Legal experts possess compelling evidence suggesting that PEX pipe manufacturers might be culpable for the widespread pipe failures reported by consumers. The crux of their argument is that these PEX…

Flowguard Gold CPVC a great pipe for your homes repipe

Flowguard Gold CPVC a great pipe for your homes repipe

Flowguard Gold CPVC is made in the USA by Lubrizol, is the ideal material for home water pipes, supported by stringent production standards that guarantee exceptional quality. In contrast, imported pipes often prioritize cost-cutting measures, resulting in substandard manufacturing tolerances.…

4 of the Reasons to Watch Out for Pex Pipe

4 of the Reasons to Watch Out for Pex Pipe

PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) piping has become a popular alternative to traditional copper and CPVC pipes in plumbing applications. It has several advantages, such as flexibility, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness, making it a popular choice for many homeowners and plumbers.…

8 Methods for repairing copper piping

8 Methods for repairing copper piping

Introduction – Water leaks can be a very frustrating experience, whether it’s from a toilet or a copper pipe that needs repair. In this how-to article you will find out how to stop leaks in your copper pipes, how to…

Pinhole Leaks in Failing Copper:  An Atlanta Problem

Pinhole Leaks in Failing Copper: An Atlanta Problem

Jim and Deb live in a two story brick home in Marietta, Georgia. They discovered a pinhole leak in their copper pipes. This time the leak is in their rec room in the basement right above their antique billiard table.…

Water Pressure in the Home: High & Low

Water Pressure in the Home: High & Low

Check the pressure in your home! One of the important checks plumbers can make at your home is a water pressure test. The test usually involves hooking a standard water pressure guage (see below for a picture of one) onto an outside…

Rinnai Tankless Service Flush: Yes you can!

Rinnai Tankless Service Flush: Yes you can!

Rinnai tankless water heaters work perfectly as long as they are installed properly and undergo an occassional “flush out” to remove mineral scale from the inside of the heat exchanger. The tankless flush is a simple procedure and if you…

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