How Long Does It Take For a Garden Hose To Freeze?

Normally, pipes take about 6 hours to freeze. Garden hoses are normally made of thinner material so they would freeze in less time, depending on the temperature and the material of the hose. During the winter months here in Georgia, the temperatures could get below freezing depending on where you live. Here in the Atlanta […]

How Long Should You Shower For To Save Money?

If you’re like most people, your showers are probably something of a well-practiced routine. You turn on the water and set it to the temperature you find yourself happiest at, and then maybe sing or think about things while you enjoy a nice hot shower. But the routine changes if you’re looking to save money […]

How Do You Read A Water Meter?

If you have received a water bill that’s excessively high, one of the first things you will want to do is to check your water meter to determine if you have a leak somewhere. In this article, we’ll go over the steps of how to read your water meter and explain a little bit of […]

My Dishwasher Smells Like Fish

If you opened the dishwasher this morning and noticed a funny “fishy” smell coming from the dishwasher and/or your dishes and glasses, well – it usually means that your dishwasher needs a little cleaning. Why Does My Dishwasher Have A Bad Odor? The usual culprit in foul smelling dishwashers is the filter (aka trap) inside […]

How To Degrease Kitchen Drain Pipes

If your sink is overflowing or has stopped draining, there could be a clogged drain due to grease. This is actually a very common problem. But dealing with it can be easy or it can also be quite frustrating. Grease is one of the nastiest things you can deal with in regards to drains, but […]

How To Stop Rats From Chewing On Your Pipes

Most homeowners don’t know much about rats except that they don’t want them in or near their homes. But knowing the type of damage they can cause and what they are attracted to may help you in the long run to keeping them away. Why Do Rats Chew On Water Pipes? What you may not […]

Why Is My Bathroom Sink Gurgling?

Like most plumbing problems, a gurgling sound coming from your sink should not be ignored, even if it only lasts for a minute or so. It’s a sign of a bigger problem and one that needs to be addressed before the damage gets bigger and the cost to fix it gets bigger too. Is that […]

What Is Hydro Jetting

Hydro Jetting, is an effective technique used in cleaning the downspouts, drains, pipes and sewer lines using maximal water pressure to unclog debris and buildup that accumulates over time. The process involves water being forced down the drain where it pushes down any grease, mineral build-up, hair and any other debris through the drain. But […]

How To Fix A Leaky Toilet Water Supply Valve

A leaky toilet water supply valve does not have to mean replacing the entire unit – although that may be a possibility. So, let’s go through some tips that may help you to fix this problem. If you have any questions about leaky pipes or are having some problems with it, call Atlantis Plumbing today […]

How To Use A Sink Plunger

Did you know that there are basically two types of plungers? One for sinks and one for toilets? Obviously there are a variety of plungers within each category but the point is, the plunger for the sink is different than the plunger for your toilet. Sink plungers are the ones most people visualize when they […]