JD's Prompt Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Help! My Toilet Is Overflowing!

Monday, November 11th, 2024

Yikes! An overflowing toilet is a terrible situation! It’s stressful, messy, and unpleasant. And worst of all, if the water continues to flow over the edges of the toilet bowl, it’s very easy to panic! And panicking makes it much harder to solve problems. So what in the world are you supposed to do?

The first thing is simple, if it’s not already too late. Have a plan in place for if this ever does happen to you! Knowing what steps to take will prevent panic and make it quicker and easier to resolve the problem. As soon as you realize your toilet is overflowing, just follow this short list of straightforward steps. You’ll get things sorted out just fine.

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Your Business Needs a Commercial Plumbing Expert

Monday, September 16th, 2024

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So many things can be done today by watching a quick DIY video. But don’t try to DIY your commercial plumbing! If you own a business or property, you can’t afford to take that risk. Amateur attempts at plumbing often lead to disaster, water damage, wasted money, and more. So should you leave plumbing jobs to your general building maintenance department? No!

What you need is a plumber, and there are two things you need that plumber to be. The first is experienced with commercial properties in general, and the second is knowledgeable about your property in particular. Here’s how your business will benefit from having a consistent, reliable commercial plumbing expert.

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How Plumbers Locate Sneaky Leaks

Monday, July 8th, 2024

Sometimes, a plumbing leak is obvious. Water is dribbling out around the base of a faucet, for example, or the shower just doesn’t shut off all the way no matter what you do. Or it’s obvious in a dramatic, exciting, plumbing-emergency sort of way, with water gushing or spraying. But in other cases, a plumbing leak can be pretty sneaky.

There’s plumbing all throughout your walls. There are pipes under your floors. There are even pipes underneath the concrete foundation of your home. And if leaks occur in those places, they can do a lot of damage and waste a lot of water before you realize what’s going on. So what are the signs of a hidden leak? And how do plumbers locate sneaky leaks so they can repair them? We’ve got the info you need right here.

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The Best Plumbing Upgrades for Tax Season

Monday, February 19th, 2024

If you’re looking forward to getting a chunk of money from your tax refund this year, it might be the best time to invest in something that will improve your home. Putting that money toward an upgrade to some part of your home’s plumbing could save you money and prevent inconvenience in the future.

But there’s so much that could be done. What would the best options be? Here are some of our top recommendations for plumbing upgrades you could spend your tax refund on, and how they’ll benefit you.

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3 Plumbing Issues to Avoid With Kids

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

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As responsible adults, we’re capable of considering complex consequences. We can make good choices based on a long-term understanding of what those choices might result in. However, we might have people living in our homes who are incapable of considering consequences, people who simply do whatever crosses their minds without any thought process. Who are these people? Your children.

Many of the plumbing problems that occur in households with children are, in fact, directly caused by the children. What kinds of plumbing issues are kids most likely to cause? How can you avoid those problems? We’ve got you covered. Here’s the info you need.

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Turning Off Your Water Before Vacation: Yes or No?

Monday, December 25th, 2023

In 2018, actor Frankie Muniz of “Malcolm in the Middle” fame left home to travel to his uncle’s funeral. When he returned, he found that his house had catastrophically flooded. Everything from valuable artwork to irreplaceable family photos was lost. How did this happen? And how can you make sure it doesn’t happen to you?

One topic that’s sometimes debated is whether or not a home’s water should be shut off before the family goes away for a vacation. Could this have saved Frankie Muniz’s home? If you’re leaving on vacation, should you completely shut off the water to your house? If so, how? Is there a right way to do it? We’ll tell you all about it.

Tags: Levelland, plumbing service
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Why a “Gurgling Noise” Is a Problem

Monday, November 13th, 2023

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Aside from the whoosh of water flowing, your plumbing really shouldn’t be making any noises. Unfortunately, noises do sometimes happen, and since they’re a sign of a problem, you definitely shouldn’t ignore them. If your plumbing is making a gurgling noise, something needs to be done to address the problem. What should you do? Read on to find out.

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Yes, Tiny Leaks Are Still a Big Deal

Monday, September 18th, 2023

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When you have a burst pipe gushing water out into your home, you know for sure you need to deal with it immediately. An emergency plumber is absolutely required! But what about a tiny leak? Can you safely wipe up the drips and ignore it, or at least postpone repairs for a while? No! While a tiny leak is not an emergency which requires a plumber right this minute, it is still a big deal, and does require prompt repair. Here’s why.

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Start With a Video Pipe Inspection

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Do you have any idea what’s going on in your plumbing? Maybe you’re new at homeownership, or you’re considering purchasing a home. Maybe your home is older, with pipes whose materials you aren’t certain of, or there have been changes or additions to the plumbing system. Maybe you’ve got some suspicions that there are problems going on in there somewhere. If you don’t have clarity about exactly what’s going on in your plumbing or where, how do you begin? Video pipe inspection can give you the answers you need.

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A Garbage Disposal Is Worth the Investment

Monday, July 10th, 2023

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If you’re building a new home, remodeling your kitchen, or just trying to take some small steps to improve your home, the question of whether or not to get a kitchen sink garbage disposal might come up. What are the benefits of having a garbage disposal, and are those benefits worth the cost? Here’s some information to help you make your decision.

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