Plumbers bring skill and experience to every job they perform, which is why you should always call in a professional to handle any issues with your plumbing system. But beyond the know-how you gain by calling in a professional, you also get a series of high-end plumbing tools that make the job much easier. These tools are prohibitively expensive for most consumers, who likely won’t have need of it more than a few times in their lives, but for licensed plumbing services, they are an indispensable part of their job. We’ve broken down a list of some of them to give you an idea of what you gain by calling in one of our technicians here in Olympia, WA.
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Monday, February 8th, 2016Restaurants Need Reliable Plumbing Services
Monday, January 25th, 2016If you run a restaurant in Olympia, WA, your business needs to place plumbing at the top of its priority list. A good plumbing systems means a reliable kitchen, where you can prepare food for your customers and – more importantly – get plenty of hot water to keep the kitchen and surrounding environs clean. Just as important are the bathroom facilities, which customers and employees alike use throughout the day and which needs to maintain similar standards of cleanliness. When something goes wrong with any of that, you can’t afford to just trust an employee with a plunger to make it right. Here’s why your restaurant needs a reliable plumbing service in order to make your business work!
Things to Consider When Remodeling Your Bathroom
Monday, January 11th, 2016If your bathroom doesn’t look the way you want it to, and getting around in it is difficult, you may want to consider remodeling it. The bathroom is the most used room in the house, and with a remodeling job from a quality contractor, it can feel like a whole new space. It pays to work closely with a qualified plumber during such an operation, and Olympia, WA has services that can help you. Planning and preparation can pay huge dividends with such an operation. Here are a few things to consider when remodeling your bathroom.
Benefits of Low-Flow Toilets
Monday, January 4th, 2016If you’re considering a bathroom upgrade, whether small or large, a low-flow toilet is something you should seriously think about. They’re designed to reduce the amount of water you use with each flush, and qualified plumbers here in Olympia, WA can fill you in on all of the details. The benefits of such a system are numerous, with very few drawbacks attached to them. Replacing an older toilet with a low-flow system just makes a lot of sense. Here are 3 things to think about when contemplating such a decision.
What are the Benefits of an Automatic Shut-Off Valve?
Monday, December 21st, 2015Christmas is here in Olympia, WA, and amid the holiday gatherings and other activities, you likely don’t have time for a major plumbing problem. Nothing kills the spirit of the season more quickly than a leak or similar issue, forcing you to call festivities to a halt and summon a plumber as quickly as possible. That’s one of the reasons why you should consider an automatic shut-off valve for your home plumbing system. It’s placed at the apex to your home’s plumbing system and measures the flow rate of water through the pipes. When the rate increased past a prescribed amount – indicating that water is actively leaking out of your system – the valve seals shut, cutting off the water supply for your home. The benefits of that far outweigh the minor inconvenience of suddenly losing water.
3 Plumbing Problems to Watch for This Holiday Season
Monday, November 30th, 2015Thanksgiving is past and Christmas is on its way, which means you have a lot more to worry about than plumbing problems in your Olympia, WA home. Unfortunately, plumbing problems have a way of springing up when you least expect them to, and the last thing you want is to have to call a plumber in when you’re entertaining friends and family. By keeping an eye out for potential plumbing problems, you can avoid those circumstances and make your get-together a memorable one for all the right reasons. Here are 3 plumbing problems to watch for this holiday season.
Keep Your Garbage Disposal Running at its Best
Monday, November 23rd, 2015Garbage disposals serve to grind up food before flushing it down your sink, helping to conveniently get rid of food in a safe and hygienic manner. Most homes in Olympia, WA have garbage disposals in their kitchen sink, and we’ve become so accustomed to them that we rarely take notice unless they suffer some kind of breakdown. A qualified plumber can usually fix a faulty garbage disposal, but you can take a few simple steps to keep yours running at its best, and ensuring that it never requires a repair session.
3 Things to Watch for When Replacing a Sink
Monday, November 16th, 2015Replacing s sink in your kitchen and bathroom can transform the space very quickly. Most people do so either because the existing sink has become damaged and can’t continue to function, or they simply want a new one to improve the aesthetic or practical usefulness of the space. Here in Olympia, WA, you have plenty of options when it comes to replacing a sink, but before you begin, it helps to know what to look for during the installation process. Here’s a quick list of 3 key details to keep in mind.
Common Repairs with Tankless Water Heaters
Monday, October 19th, 2015Tankless water heaters make an attractive alternative to traditional tank models in a number of ways. They heat the water instantly, for example – using heated coils to warm it as it passes through the pipes – and they often cost less in monthly bills than tank models. But no system is perfect and like most other appliances in your home, it runs into problems from time to time. Here in Olympia, WA you can find a reliable plumbing company to correct those problems, but it’s helpful if you first understand some of the most common ones.
What Is a Backflow Prevention Device?
Monday, October 12th, 2015We live in Olympia, WA, which means that heavy rains and periodic flooding come with the territory. For homeowners, that presents a unique problem in the nature of backflow: non-potable water that travels the wrong way up your pipes and enters your home through the faucets or outlets. That can be a concern because water from the sewer can contain a wide variety of toxins – including human waste – that present a health risk to your family. The solution is a backflow prevention device properly installed by a trained technician. What is a backflow prevention device? Read on for the answers.
