Spooky

Spooky Plumbing and HVAC Sounds

Halloween is just around the corner, but there are some spooky sounds you might hear in your home that have nothing to do with ghosts or goblins. Have no fear; the PROs are here to help you determine what is going on when you hear that banging, clanging, rattling, or screeching! Read more

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Which Pipes are Which?

There are a wide variety of pipes that you might run into in your home. Plastic, metal, black, white, red, blue…the list goes on. You know some of them carry water to your home, and some carry it away. But which pipes are which? The Drip Doctor is here to help you determine at which one you are looking! Read more

Tools

10 Must-Have Plumbing Tools for Every Home.

You never know when you might run into a plumbing problem in your home. It’s important to have the right tools on hand when you do! Even if you are not a trained, licensed plumber like our PROs, having these tools ready can help you reduce property damage, temporarily stop a leak, or clear a clog before you call for service. Read more

Plumbing Problem

Is It Actually a Plumbing Problem?

You have water on the floor in front of your dishwasher. There’s a big wet patch growing on the dining room ceiling. The drywall in your basement is stained and moldy. Surely, these issues have been caused by a plumbing problem, right? Well, the answer is a big, fat…maybe.

Is It Really a Plumbing Problem?

It’s natural to assume that if the water is involved in a problem, that your plumbing is the culprit. However, there are times that calling your local plumber is not going to solve your problem. Read more

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Make Your Move

It’s Moving Season! Did you know that around 43 million people move every year? Almost half of them make that move between May and September! The weather is better. Kids are out of school so there is less upheaval. And it’s also easier to inspect homes during the spring and summer months when there is no snow on roofs, and water has been restored to outside faucets and sprinkler systems.

Are You Planning a Move?

Are you one of the many who are planning to move and purchase a new home this summer? If so, you might be wondering what you should be looking for in terms of problems, repairs, or even deal-breaker issues. Have no fear, the PROs are here! We have some advice on what to look for starting with the very first walk-through. Read more

Drain Cleaner: The Poison In Your Pipes

Drain Cleaner

It happens all the time. Your shower drain is running a bit slow, so you reach for a bottle of the most powerful drain cleaner you can get at the local grocery store. Or maybe your bathroom sink isn’t draining at all, so you decide to use the whole bottle. What could it hurt?

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10 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposer

Our garbage disposer works hard to keep our sinks and drains clear. It whisks away the remains of our dinner. It helps keep our kitchen a little cleaner during meal prep.

However, there are a few things that should never go down your disposer. They can clog your disposer, your drains, or even cause damage that may require the installation of a new disposer! 

At this time of year, with the holidays right around the corner, a new disposer or a professional drain cleaning is an expense few would like to see. Avoid that kitchen disaster this season by refraining from disposing of the following:

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