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3 Common Types of Plumbing Pipes in Orlando

There are many types of plumbing pipes available, and there are several pros and cons to consider when choosing which type to use in your home’s plumbing system. As the integrity of your home’s plumbing plays an important role in your quality of life, the type of pipes you choose is a very important decision. If you’re considering repiping your home, your friends at Drain Genie Plumbing Services urge you to consider these three type of pipes commonly utilized in the Orlando area.

Check Out Our Preventive Maintenance Agreement

Plumbing problems can be expensive and stressful, if you’re not prepared. That’s why our team at Drain Genie Plumbing Services is so excited to offer our amazing customers a Plumbing Preventive Maintenance Agreement so they can receive priority service as well as discounted maintenance services! Read on to learn if this program sounds great to you.

The Sounds of a Plumbing Problem

For the most part, the sounds your house makes are totally natural. Houses are made of of many materials that each expand and contract at different rates during the day. Then, when a house cools down at night, these materials may move slightly, rubbing against each other and making noises. However, occasionally, the sounds you hear inside your walls may be the result of a problem with your home’s plumbing. If you hear any of these three sounds, call in the experts at Drain Genie Plumbing Services right away!

3 DIY Plumbing Projects You Should Never Attempt

If you’re a fairly handy homeowner, it can be pretty tempting to save money by completing home projects yourself. In most cases, this is a great idea! You can find plenty of how-to’s online and teach yourself how to build and fix things around the house. However, there are a few projects that really do require a professional because the consequences of doing them wrong far outweigh any money saved. If you need any of these three plumbing projects completed, call on the experts at Drain Genie Plumbing Services.

Top 3 Ways You Could Be Wasting Water

As Americans, we tend to take water for granted. It is always readily available, flowing magically through the tap without us having to give it much thought. However, wasting water not only raises your utility bills, it is also bad for the environment. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, only about 1% of the Earth’s water is suitable for drinking and domestic consumption, thus conserving it is essential. That’s why our team at Drain Genie Plumbing Services has put together this list of ways you could be wasting water and how you can work to change that.

How to Stop House Floods Before They Start

If you’ve ever experienced flooding in your home, you understand how catastrophic the damage can be. Not only will your flooring have water damage, you could also be faced with ruined furniture and destroyed family heirlooms. So how do you prevent your home from flooding? Heed these tips from your friends at Drain Genie Plumbing Services, and never come home to a flood again.

3 Reasons Your Water Takes So Long to Heat

On a chilly winter morning, the last thing you want to do is wait around for your shower to get hot. If you feel like your water is taking too long to heat up, there may be some things you can do to speed up the process. At Drain Genie Plumbing Services, we know water heaters, so read on to learn about why your water heater is so slow and what you could be doing about it.

3 Quick and Easy Bathroom DIYs

The holidays are typically so busy that you never have time for home projects. However, with many more families choosing to spend more time at home over the holidays, you may find you not only have the time, but that you also have the urge to improve. And while it may not be the right moment to tackle a whole room renovation, there are a few small DIYs you can accomplish while you’re spending that extra time at home. Our team at Drain Genie Plumbing Services is always available to help with all types of plumbing projects, but here are a few that you might want to try your hand at.

3 Bad Shower Habits That Damage Your Plumbing

When you get ready for your shower every morning, your plumbing is probably the last thing on your mind. After all, a shower is a time to relax, cleanse your body, and get ready for the day – it’s not the time to stress about home maintenance. However, there are several bad habits that could be damaging your plumbing every day without you even realizing it. Today, our team at Drain Genie Plumbing Services is discussing the three most common things Orlando homeowners do in the shower that are ruining their bathroom plumbing.

3 Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning

Many homeowners believe that plumbing problems can be solved easily with DIY solutions. Simply pour chemicals or drain cleaners down the sink and forget all about it. However, those chemicals often can do more harm than good and what you really needed was a professional drain cleaning from the experts at Drain Genie Plumbing Services. To keep your pipes in top shape, watch out for these signs and call in a professional when you see them.