If you’re a homeowner or landlord, chances are you’ve had to deal with a plumbing issue at some point. If you have, you may have heard some myths about plumbing that aren’t true. Even if you haven’t, this is good reading for those moments when you’re simply passing the time. In this blog post, Drain Genie Plumbing Services exposes the top four plumbing myths and sets the record straight. Read on to learn the truth about plumbing!
Leaky showerheads are a common nuisance for homeowners. No one wants to pay higher water bills, and the constant drip-drip-drip is annoying. Not to mention that water waste isn’t good for the environment. Fortunately, even anxious homeowners can usually fix showerhead leaks. In this post, Drain Genie Plumbing Services explains common causes, how to fix a leaky showerhead, and when to call a professional plumber.
Do you know what to do when you have a plumbing emergency? Water damage can be a huge issue, especially if the cause is burst pipes. Burst pipes can lead to flooding and water damage. To avoid disaster, you should quickly identify problems and take specific steps to stop the flooding, addressing any water damage. In this post, Drain Genie Plumbing Services explains.
Has scheduling water heater maintenance been on your to-do list for some time, but you haven’t got around to scheduling it? Okay, probably not, but there are many reasons why you should. For brevity’s sake, Drain Genie Plumbing Services reviews the top five in this article. We hope you find them helpful in understanding the benefits of maintenance and getting the most out of your system.
Orlando homeowners generally love water, except when it invades their homes. Fortunately, Drain Genie Plumbing Services provides Orlando residents and businesses with reliable plumbing services and water damage restoration when things go wrong. Speaking of something going wrong, we’ve had all sorts of service calls over the years. Consequently, we thought it might be helpful to tell you about the top five causes of water damage we typically see.
Are you constantly having to press the reset button on your water heater? Therefore this can be a sign that your water heater needs to be looked at by an Orlando plumbing company. Water heaters come factory set at 120 degrees. The reason for this is because if the heater is set at 120 degrees it will prevent Bactria growth and is not hot enough to cause burns.When a water heater malfunctions it can overheat the water causing safety concerns. This is why every heater has multiple safety devices to protect you. When the thermostats malfunction this causes water to get extremely hot. Therefore the safety button in the device will trip. This cuts power to heater and water will cool down. Usually the customer will notice the water get extremely hot then go cold. Pressing the reset button will work temporarily. Once the heater reaches and goes over 120 … Continued
Do you have low water pressure in your Lake Mary home? Having not enough water pressure can be a big problem and can be quite annoying. Have you ever been in the shower and find yourself taking forever to get wet and rinse the soap off! Having low water pressure can be caused by a variety of reasons below we will discuss the most common reasons.Bad water softener If you have a old water softener or have never had it serviced chances are the media in the tank are bad and can reduce pressure. If this happens there is a bypass valve on the unit turn it to bypass. This will restore water pressure if the problem is the softener.Plumbing Leak. You can have a plumbing leak and not even know it. Leaks under the ground or under your homes foundation can take a very long time to surface. If … Continued
Having smelly water can be frustrating. Where is it coming from? What is causing it? Well, start by isolating the source. Check if it’s coming from the hot or cold side. A majority of the time it comes from your hot water heater. Hot water heaters are dark and warm a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. If bacteria gets into the water supply it will breed in water heater causing an egg smell. This can be very hard to get rid of. One way to help if you have smelly hot water is to hire an Orlando plumber and have them disconnect the feed to the hot water heater and dump in hydrogen peroxide. This will kill Bactria and not harm the internal workings of the water heater. If you have a smell in your water supply it is a good idea to fix the issue ASAP because the bacteria can … Continued
Things to look out for when redoing your kitchen. Redoing your kitchen cabinets and counter tops can be very exciting picking out cabinets and counter colors. Most of the time, the plumbing is not even thought about except for the sink and faucet. Most customers think it’s just a matter of swapping out real quick. This is true in some cases, but not most cases. It really depends on what type of sink was there before. For example, if you had a standard sink set from the top on a standard counter top and you are replacing it with a deep under mount sink chances are the drain line is not going to work. The solution is to contact a Orlando plumber. If you plan on redoing your kitchen it’s best to lower your drain line before the cabinets go in. The worst is going out to reconnect a kitchen sink … Continued
Need leak detection? It happens all the time, people see water and automatically assume that it is a plumbing leak. But this is not always true. Water is funny, just because you see it surfacing in a certain area does not mean that is the source of the actual leak. Water will follow the path of least resistance and surface in the lowest area. Here are some things to look out for to decide if you need leak detection.Is your water bill high and do you see no water in your yard or home?Do you see water in an area and do not know the source of the leak?Do you hear water, but do not see any?Do you have a spot on the ceiling under a bathroom?These are good reasons to have a leak detection service performed. Before you do check for the obvious, if you have a high water … Continued
