Why Do The Pipes Rattle When I Flush The Toilet?

There are 3 potential reasons why you may be hearing a rattling noise after you flush a toilet in your home. Any one of these 3 issues (or a combination of any of them) could be the cause of the noise you are hearing. The Water Hammer Problem The term “water hammer” in a toilet refers to […]

How Long Does It Take To Dry Out Water Damage?

It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare: water damage. Whether it’s a broken pipe, a flooded basement, or a roof leak, water can cause all sorts of problems in your home. And one of the biggest questions you’ll ask is “How long does it take to dry out the damage?” In this blog post, we’ll answer that […]

Sump Pump Smells When It Rains

Sump pumps pull water away from the house and depending on your property, it either disperses that water or dumps it into a well or municipal storm drain. Many homes in Georgia have a sump pump so including that as part of your regular home maintenance schedule is important, especially because you not only want […]

Who Is Responsible For Water Leaks Outside?

Water leaks are a problem for any home, but they can be especially problematic when the leak is outside. It’s important to know who is responsible for water leaks outside your house. If you have a leak in your home, you are probably wondering how much it will cost to fix the problem and who […]

What Can You Do To Prevent Basement Flooding?

No one wants to walk downstairs into their basement to see several inches or more of water covering the basement floor! The damage that standing water can do to the floors, drywall, furniture, etc. can end up costing the homeowner thousands of dollars! But the good news is, there are things that you can do […]

Are Expansion Tanks Required On Water Heaters?

Here in Georgia, water heater expansion tanks (aka Thermal Expansion) are required on new water heaters. So, the next time you have your water heater replaced – you will be required to also install an expansion tank if you don’t yet have one. What Is An Expansion Tank? Expansion tanks are essentially safety devices to help you […]

What Causes A Sewer Pipe To Collapse?

A collapsed sewer pipe can be the result of poorly maintained sewer lines, a change in the ground around that pipe or also external forces such as tree roots getting into those pipes. But here in Georgia, one of the most common reasons we see for sewer pipe collapsing is that tree roots have invaded […]

What Do Plumbers Recommend For Unclogging Drains?

It’s probably no secret to anyone when we say that one of the most common problems that our plumbers get a call for are clogged drains. You may be in the habit of taking care to keep your home clean, but it’s still possible that you’ll have a clogged drain. Whether food is blocking up […]

How Do I Know When To Pump My Septic Tank?

Many homeowners do not stick to a regular maintenance schedule to maintain their septic tanks and instead only call in a plumber when a problem arises. The kinds of problems that would alert you that there’s an issue with your septic tank are… To avoid these problems we recommend that if your household is 4 […]

Can You Put Rice Down A Garbage Disposal?

No, you should not put rice down your garbage disposal. We all know that when you cook rice, it expands. In fact, it expands four times as much. So, it would seem logical that if you put rice (even cooked rice) down a garbage disposal it would expand a bit more. The starch in the rice can also make it […]