Vacation! It’s such an exciting time. No work, no responsibilities, and if you’re lucky, there’s sun, fun, and plenty of good food involved. The downside? Going on a vacation means leaving your home unused for a time. This can wreak havoc on your plumbing if you don’t take the time to put special measures in …
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Finding sewage backing up into your home is about as stressful as it gets. There are many reasons for a sewer backup, none of them pretty. At PlumbPRO Services, we work with families across Ambler on issues like this regularly. Here, we’ll shed some light on the most common reasons for sewage backup and what …
A clogged sewer line is a red flag for bigger problems. If left alone, a small clog grows into a big clog, and the bigger the clog, the bigger the maintenance bill. Blocked sewer lines are inconvenient for many reasons. They can impede water flow, and drainage and cause nasty backups in your plumbing. At …
Water dripping from a hot water heater is a bad sign. Hot water heaters work in our homes all day without a second thought. Sometimes a leak can go on without even being noticed. As soon as you recognize puddles or dripping water around the tank, it’s time to take action. So, why does your …
Toilets go through a lot. It’s no surprise that eventually our toilets need to be replaced. In fact, most professionals recommend swapping out your toilet once every 10 to 15 years. It may last longer if properly maintained, but generally, you’ll need a new one eventually. The question then stands, how do we know when …
Hot water tanks are integral to comfortable and hygienic homes. They help with everything from washing dishes and laundry to washing yourself. For some buildings, hot water tanks also regulate heat in the home. At PlumbPRO Services, we know our fair share about water tanks. We work with customers in the Ambler area, and it’s …
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Sump pumps pump water from below your home to outside. It’s part of an underground basin built beneath the basement to remove water when levels get high. This could happen during heavy rain or melting snow when water levels rise. Sump pumps react automatically to these level and pressure changes. It uses an effluent line …
Rust is unsightly and a pain to clean. As a leading plumbing service provider in Ambler, our team at PlumbPRO Services receives plenty of questions about removing rust stains from plumbing. Here we’ll talk a bit about the cause of rust, cleaning methods, and proactive solutions to avoid future rust. Here’s what you need to …
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At PlumbPRO Services, we get plenty of calls for home plumbing issues in Ambler. One of the most common is the blocked sink, and the usual culprit is grease. Grease winds up in the sink in many ways, including: Straining foods into the drain Washing dishes Using the garbage disposal Some grease is washed away …
Garbage isn’t associated with good smells, but if your garbage disposal smells funky, there could be a problem. At PlumbPRO Services, we deal with our share of garbage disposal issues in Ambler. We see many causes for bad smells, but fortunately, we know just as many ways to fix the issue. Here, we’ll talk about …
