A leak in the ceiling from the bathroom is a potentially costly emergency. The faster you act, the sooner you can eliminate the source of the water damage and keep the damage to a minimum. At 1-800-Plumber + Air, we’re here to help whenever you see your bath leaking through the ceiling. We specialize in… Continue reading Why Is Water Leaking Through the Ceiling?
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Ways To Rid Garbage Disposal Smells
Garbage disposals can eat up small food scraps and make rinsing your dishes a much simpler task. But over time, the drain to the disposal—as well as the small flap—will get a nasty coating of grease, food particles, and miscellaneous buildup, and the garbage disposal smells bad, even from feet away. Cleaning it can be… Continue reading Ways To Rid Garbage Disposal Smells
Burst Pipe?: What to Do Next
A burst pipe is one of the most startling plumbing emergencies homeowners can encounter. Your pipes might suddenly crack in the middle of the night, or you might come home to gushing or spraying water in the kitchen. When you suddenly find a burst pipe in your home, call 1-800-Plumber +Air of Youngstown, OH, to… Continue reading Burst Pipe?: What to Do Next
Why is AC Not Blowing Cold Air
When temperatures skyrocket outside, your air conditioner can pump cool, refreshing air into your home. But sometimes, your HVAC can fail, blasting in warm air or not providing a current. If your home’s A/C starts making strange noises, can’t cool the air anymore, or won’t even turn on, don’t wait. Call your local team of… Continue reading Why is AC Not Blowing Cold Air
How to Tell If AC is Broken: Signs For Repair
AC units can last between 15 and 20 years—or even longer—with proper care. While proper care includes routine servicing and tune-ups, it also includes ongoing and informed monitoring by the property owner or tenant to know if the AC is broken. Suppose you stay vigilant to potential AC problems. In that case, whether it’s unusually… Continue reading How to Tell If AC is Broken: Signs For Repair
Why Is My Water Pressure Low? Common Causes
When you turn on your sink and get a slow trickle instead of the usual stream of water, it’s not time to panic—but it is time to act fast and get an answer to the question, “Why is my water pressure low?” Low water pressure is a warning sign for multiple different types of plumbing… Continue reading Why Is My Water Pressure Low? Common Causes
Understanding Main-Line Plumbing: What’s a Drain Line?
The more you understand about your home’s plumbing, the better your position is when something goes wrong—and there’s nothing more alarming than a mysterious problem with your home’s drainage. When your drain clogs or backs up, or when your home’s main drain line develops a crack that fills up with tree roots, the plumbing team… Continue reading Understanding Main-Line Plumbing: What’s a Drain Line?
Protecting Your Outside Faucets From Freezing
Protecting Your Outside Faucets From Freezing Once winter arrives, your pipes are at risk of freezing and bursting during heavy storms and sudden freezes. Knowing how to protect outside faucets from freezing before that winter weather arrives can go a long way toward protecting your property and giving you more peace of mind throughout the… Continue reading Protecting Your Outside Faucets From Freezing
Steps to Take if Your Pipes Freeze
lf you are dealing with frozen pipes, don’t hesitate to contact 1-800-Plumber + Air for expert assistance. Identifying the Causes of Frozen Pipes Pipe freezing is a common issue during colder months; however, it may also occur due to a few other factors. Weather-Related Factors The primary cause of frozen pipes is weather, particularly when… Continue reading Steps to Take if Your Pipes Freeze
Causes and Solutions for Bathtub Leaking Water
Bathtubs are built to hold large volumes of water, but they can also be damaged. Cracks in the tub’s body, corrosion, and broken seals around the tub drain can all lead to a big bathtub leak. If you catch a leak early, you can mop up the water and call a plumber. But if the… Continue reading Causes and Solutions for Bathtub Leaking Water