A plumbing system isn’t much without its pipes. Unfortunately, problems with your plumbing pipes can be tricky to diagnose, challenging to pinpoint, and tough to fix–without the right help.
Learn how to take better care of your pipes and spot problems at the first sign of trouble.
Slab leaks, a term used to describe water leaks that occur within the concrete foundation of a building, can vary in their frequency and intensity. They are not always constant and can be influenced by a multitude of factors including the underlying cause, the extent of the damage, and the local environment. Possible causes Slab
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Have you ever wondered why sink drains have a curve in them? As you may be aware, it’s not just for looks – the curve actually plays an important role in draining water from the sink. In this post, we will look at why that curve is there and what exactly it does for your
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A wide variety of homes are built directly on a concrete slab. This is not an unusual way to provide a foundation for many homes, but can bring some issues down the line when it comes to your plumbing. Since the plumbing pipes are concealed within the slab, diagnosing a leak and accessing the pipes
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What happens when your home needs all new plumbing pipes? It sounds like pretty invasive work, we know. Your pipes run through your whole home and to every major room. However, we can do a re-pipe without cutting into too many of your walls or turning off your water for too long. Here is what
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Copper pipes were once the best option for homeowners who wanted durable pipes that would last half a lifetime. However, new improvements in materials sciences have led to PEX, an amazing material that can outperform copper piping in many areas. This less expensive, flexible material is a great option for homeowners who have problems with
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The pipes in your home won’t last forever. Eventually, the pipes will begin to wear and potentially create leaks, bad tasting water, or other problems. Few homeowners can tell the difference between when they need a pipe repair and when they need to change the pipes in their whole home. If you need a repipe,
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Water supply lines used to be made of galvanized steel. However, these days we have smarter material options that can stand up to the specific demands of a water supply line. Your main choices are PEX or copper. While copper piping is the most common option for a water supply line it may not be
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What happens if you need to replace all of the pipes in your home? Seriously damaged or very old pipes may need to be outright replaced. This can be a great thing for your everyday life. Imagine better water pressure, no more worrying about leaks and condensation, and better efficiency of several appliances. However, the
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Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to Plumbing Solutions with this graphic. <a href=”https://plumbingsolved.com/parts-of-a-home-sewer-system/”><img src=”https://plumbingsolved.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/parts-of-a-home-sewer-system.jpg” alt=”parts of a home sewer system” 540px border=”0″ /></a> Where does the water go when it washes down the drain? Find out how your home’s sewer system works and discover what happens when each part develops a
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One of the most annoying things that can happen in your home is a clog in your drain. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to prevent these very common problems. Below we are going to look at some of the ways that you can avoid the problems of clogs in your drains and
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When you’re taking a shower and find yourself in standing water to your ankles, it’s time for a plumbing intervention. A shower drain that is slow but not clogged can and should be fixed. If not, that slow draining may stop altogether. Here’s what you need to know about your shower’s potential problems and how
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Water softeners are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware that they make cleaning easier and keep your appliances and fixtures running more smoothly for longer. But, are water softeners good for your health? There is a lot of misinformation about water softener health benefits and risks out there. Here’s what you need to
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Ever stop to think what would happen if the pressure in your plumbing stopped working? While it’s a very out-of-sight, out-of-mind thing, your plumbing system is a very necessary part of your household, and we always expect that it will work every time. So when something unfortunate happens out of your sight, like a pipe
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Has this ever happened to you before? You’ve just finished a nice, hot shower, and are drying off, when you notice your feet are feeling itchy. Like really itchy. And the itch only gets worse the more you scratch it. Still worse, the itch starts to get more and more painful, like your foot is
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Does shaving in the shower clog the drain? While you may want to attribute shower drain clogs to longer hairs from your female family member’s heads, single men may know better. The truth is that shaving in the shower can clog it too, even though the hair from your face or legs is much shorter
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Ask any homeowner and they’ll all agree that the last thing they want to do is pay more on monthly utilities like water and electricity. When your toilet is damaged, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing. Have you ever passed by your bathroom only to hear your toilet refilling without anyone using it? Does it
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The plumbing system in your home gives you enough to worry about. Clogged drains, leaky pipes, old water heaters costing you thousands in utilities. Which is why many homeowners fail to think about the larger scale plumbing issues like backflow. This simple plumbing issue can actually be the most complex, and in many instances, it
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As a homeowner, you are always trying to save money when you can when you are maintaining your home. That’s why you should determine if it is worth it to repair your plumbing, or if it is more cost-effective to have it replaced. Fear not- here is a handy guide to help you make good
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