Brooks Plumbing Co. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Tumwater’

Leaky Faucets: More than Just a Minor Inconvenience

Monday, March 6th, 2017

Nobody wants to deal with a plumbing problem in their home. But the fact of the matter is, leaks and other issues do occur. Fortunately, you can call on us for professional Tumwater, WA plumbing repairs. But perhaps you’re tempted to wait—after all, a leak is just a little inconvenience, right?

Actually, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average household’s leaks can account for over 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year! Not only is this a terrible waste of a precious resource, but it’s hurting your wallet too.

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How to Tell You Have a Leak

Monday, January 16th, 2017

If not caught quickly, plumbing leaks have the potential to cause thousands of dollars in damage, not only to the plumbing system itself but also to your property and the furnishings within. Unfortunately, they’re typically very hard for the average homeowner to detect, particularly since your piping runs behind walls and other unseen locations. If you know what to watch out for though, you might be able to detect warning signs of a leak, and know that it’s time to call for professional leak detection services.

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What’s Causing Your Bathroom Clogs?

Monday, December 19th, 2016

There aren’t many household problems that are more inconvenient than that of a drain clog. Chances are pretty high that at some point during homeownership, you will need to deal with a clogged sink or shower drain in your bathroom. If you are lucky, you’ll be able to relieve the clog with a plunger. But sometimes a plunger is not enough.

Your natural inclination then may be to try store-bought chemical drain cleaner. Unfortunately, these cleaners are pretty abrasive and can actually end up doing more harm to your pipes than good. Additionally, this only provides a temporary solution as it doesn’t get to the root of the problem. So then, what exactly causes bathroom clogs?

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Here’s Why Your Garbage Disposal Is Jammed

Monday, November 21st, 2016

The garbage disposal in your kitchen is one of those appliances that is often taken for granted—no matter how effectively it gets rid of spare bits of food and organic waste. We don’t usually think much of our sink disposal units, until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, problems occur quite often. And when you do have a problem you want to deal with it right away so it doesn’t clog up your entire drain.

But how does this happen in the first place?

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What Are You Doing to Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing?

Sunday, October 23rd, 2016

While our average temperatures don’t always approach below freezing, it has been known to happen. And as such, it’s important to be prepared and be aware of the problems your home can run into due to this—such as the possibility of frozen pipes.

When winter comes, professional plumbers around the country are well prepared for emergency calls in regards to frozen or burst pipes. We are, of course, happy to help with quick plumbing repairs to minimize your inconvenience as much as possible. However, you should know that there are steps you can take to prevent frozen pipes from impacting you at all. Keep reading for more information.

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Your Garbage Disposal is Not the Solution to These Types of Clogs

Monday, September 26th, 2016

The garbage disposal is a fantastic appliance. It makes cooking a lot easier and more efficient, and also helps to keep your kitchen clean during food prep. You’re able to easily clean as you go, and washing dishes after dinner is simplified too.

So when your kitchen sink drain develops a clog, you probably find yourself wondering if your garbage disposal is broken. Oftentimes, your garbage disposal is not to blame. It’s also not the solution to certain clogs, as it just cannot adequately handle everything you might put down your drain. Keep reading to learn more.

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What Are the Most Common Causes for Bathroom Plumbing Clogs?

Monday, August 29th, 2016

One of the most popular reasons we get service calls is due to drain clogging. It’s rare that you can go throughout homeownership without ever having to deal with a clogged sink or shower drain at least once. Hopefully, by keeping up on plumbing maintenance you can avoid any persistent clogs, however sometimes your basic DIY- drain clog relief just isn’t enough.

In fact, using store-bought drain cleaner, you can actually do more harm than good to your plumbing. The chemicals in these cleaners are acidic and can cause corrosion and could actually make clogs worse. You should definitely rely on professional plumbers, in addition to our specialized tools, for all of your bathroom plumbing needs. It’s also wise to know what typically causes bathroom plumbing clogs so that you may be able to prevent them.

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Identifying the Need for Commercial Plumbing Repairs

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Here’s the thing about plumbing issues: you likely don’t notice them at all until they are obvious. Perhaps your office kitchen floods or you notice the sound of rushing water behind a wall. If you’re a busy business owner, this is likely the last thing on your mind on a day-to-day basis, but if you let a plumbing problem get to this point then you are facing serious business interruption and costs. However, there are small—yet important—steps you can take to determine if you have a plumbing repair need before it becomes a catastrophe. Keep reading to learn more.

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How Homeowners Know Their Plumbing Needs Replacement

Monday, July 4th, 2016

Naturally, when a plumbing problem occurs in your home, you want the issue to be resolved as quickly and inexpensively as possible. However, if you don’t invest in professional products and services, you may find yourself with pipes and fixtures that don’t hold up as long as they should, and therefore more problems than you started out with in the beginning.

There are times when instead of a quick repair, the more economical choice may be to replace your pipes, faucets, water heater, toilet, or other plumbing fixtures. Keep reading to learn some of the top signs that homeowners need to consider plumbing replacement.

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How to Check for Problems with Your Sump Pump

Monday, June 6th, 2016

During this time of the year, ensuring that your sump pump is up and running in imperative. Of course, unfortunately a sump pump can run into problems at any time of the year. It can also be difficult to tell when your sump pump is having issues, since it’s designed to run only when the pit it is installed in has filled up with water.

Oftentimes, sump pump problems aren’t detected until it is too late and water has already flooded the basement. All is not lost though. There are a few ways you can check for problems in your sump pump that could allow you to prevent an occurrence like this from happening. Keep reading to learn more.

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