Plumbing inspections why they are important
Thinking of skipping the plumbing inspections because house’s are selling like hotcakes? Unseen plumbing issues cost thousands of dollars if not caught in time.
Entries by John Drenkhahn
10 Fun Facts About Plumbing
Leaking Faucets and Pipes Pay Off Leaking faucets may add up to a lot of wasted water in many areas, where the price per gallon is higher than in other places. It’s a Dirty Job, But Someone Has to do it. There are an estimated 240,000 residential plumbing repair or renovation companies in the United […]
Common Winter Plumbing Issues in North Carolina
Do pipes clog more in winter? We’ll cover some of the more common winter plumbing issues in North Carolina. When it comes time to do some winterizing around the house, many people focus on their yard and outdoor activities. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that the winter months can cause severe damage to […]
Protect your home from frozen pipes in winter
Winter is Coming Are Your Pipes Ready? We know that the gorgeous months of October and November turn into the frosty cold months of winter, and even here in the moderate temperate of North Carolina, there is still a chance of a plumbing hazard. Avoid Frozen Pipes Burst Guidelines: Thawing and avoiding frozen pipes is […]
Holiday Plumbing Tips, After the holidays, do this and avoid disaster
It’s that time of year, time for plumbing tips. Gifts are wrapped, everyone is traveling everywhere, and it’s time for holiday parties! But with all the travel and entertaining comes added stress on your home’s plumbing system. So, to help you get through the season without any issues or emergency calls to a plumber, we will […]
How to Hide Plumbing for the Holidays
Holiday Festive Plumbing Holiday Plumbing Tips don’t always have to be an issue. Plumbing decorations can add to your holiday decor in many ways – with easy-to-do crafts, disguising unsightly fixtures, or sprucing up hard to decorate areas of your home. Decorations like the ones shown above will make great additions for outdoor plumbing this […]
Is Your Plumbing Failing You
It’s hard to tell when your plumbing is failing you sometimes. The signs aren’t always clear, but some pretty obvious ones like water damage, moldy smells, and leaks under your sink. However, if you don’t want to wait for these problems to get worse, you should know a few of the first warning signs that […]
Treating Your Plumbing System Right
Some things never change. For one, after over twenty years of service and building strong customer relationships, you can always count on the number one Raleigh emergency plumbers at Poole’s Plumbing. Similarly, there are a few things you can do in Treating Your Plumbing System that will always help prevent costly catastrophes before they ever […]
How Can I Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger?
It is the type of situation that nightmares are made of; it’s our worst fears that come to life. Well, maybe it’s not that bad, but we have all had at least some type of “bathroom emergency” situation involving a backed-up toilet. Possibly you did not realize there was a clog, and you came across […]
Three DIY Plumbing Fixes and Three Times to Call the Plumber
When we get hit with a surprise plumbing issue, it can make for a stressful situation. However, if we can analyze and identify a problem in some cases, it may not be all that bad. That being said, in these cases, there is a chance that by doing a little homework, you may be able […]
How to Prevent Plumbing Leaks at Home
Water leaks are pretty common in any household. If they are left untreated, even a tiny leak can turn into wasted water at a minimum. However, if left unattended at length, the problem can grow, cause significant damage, and get pretty expensive. So, in this post, we will look at ways to help Prevent Plumbing […]
How to prepare your home for the holidays
It’s that time of year again; gorgeous fall foliage and the days are getting colder, and a chill is in the air. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so your thoughts have probably turned to family, traditions, and all things pumpkin. While you’re thinking about how much fun it will be to have everyone over […]
Fall 2021 plumbing maintenance checklist what you need to know
It is the beautiful season of fall, which means that leaves will soon begin to change to the vibrant colors of red, gold, and yellow and fall with a crunch onto the sidewalks. Pumpkin Spice and Carmel corn feel the air, and it also likely means that it’s starting to get cold outside. So, if […]
Why is My Garbage Disposal Leaking?
The garbage disposal can at times truly be a nice luxury to have. Making for easier cleanup and simpler removal for select food waste, the convenience in some respects is undeniable. As is the case with any plumbing appliance, however, there can be issues if the performance of the disposal is in some way hindered. […]
Knowing Where to Look for Common Dishwasher Clogs
There are many appliances in today’s technologically advanced world, especially when it comes to the plumbing system. One appliance that has been around for quite a while but once upon a time helped lessen our cleaning load in the kitchen drastically is the dishwasher. It continues to make our everyday life a bit easier, but, […]
When Your Toilet Keeps Running, Don’t Wait Around to “Catch It”
In our many helpful blog posts both past and present, we try to offer up views or methods to help you identify and even fix many plumbing issues. One constant throughout our suggestions and pointers is that in the case of any plumbing issue, time is not something you want to waste. In almost any […]
It’s a Lot More Serious than “Something You Ate.” Why Your Toilet Smells Like Rotten Eggs.
It’s a smell that we all can identify, though we’d rather not. A particularly pungent smell and it’s coming from the toilet. Not a usual unpleasant odor though from someone using that toilet, but more of a sewage type scent. We all know that horrible aroma but never have known it to come from that […]
When is it the Right Time to Get Your Septic Tank Pumped?
Many people have lived their entire lives as a homeowner with their plumbing system hooked up to a central sewer system. Thus, the concept and maintenance that goes into a home whose system is hooked to a septic tank may be foreign to them. However, if you do live in a home in which the […]
Keep Your Shower Drain Unclogged with These Four Simple Gadgets
Of course, it is always a helpful skill to understand and know how to unclog a shower drain. We have all been to that point, where the buildup has got so bad that the water level is just rising and rising as we try to take a rinse. As noted, being able to pop that […]
Check and Discover Before There’s a Disaster” More Plumbing Problems in Old Homes to Be Aware Of
In our first of these two blog posts covering Plumbing Problems in Old Homes, we took an in-depth look at outdated materials to look for in the pipes in your older home. By recognizing these and addressing the problem before making a purchase, you can truly save yourself from almost certain disaster. Likewise, with this […]
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