Most homeowners never give a thought to their home’s sewer pipes until they have a problem. But by that time, it is too late to take preventative measures to eliminate nasty sewage backups or to recognize when a problem is beginning. Once you find sewage backing up into yourhome, or leaking into your yard, a fast call to the pros at Flow Plumbing is your only option. We have team members standing by 24/7, so call (214) 388-8838 as soon as you discover a sewer line issue. But for everyone who has not reached that critical backup point, the following information about common sewer problems will help you avoid filthy sewage backing up into your home.Continue reading “Top 5 Sewer Problems Homeowners Should Understand” »
A clogged sewer line is not a problem that will solve itself or go away if you ignore it. Instead, the problem will continue to worsen until you finally discover that raw sewage and dirty water are backing up into your home. And at that point, you will be forced to deal with this annoying and sometimes expensive repair.Continue reading “Trenchless vs. Standard Sewer Line Repair: Pros & Cons” »
Nothing is worse than walking into your bathroom and finding a foul odor. At first, you might think that the odor is telling you that it is time to clean your toilet. But even after cleaning it inside and out, you can still smell that nagging odor. You might be tempted to try to cover up the smell with an air freshener, spray, or candle. But you should know that if you have been cleaning and disinfecting your toilet but can’t seem to eliminate the nasty smell of sewage, you might have a serious plumbing problem. Some of the common plumbing problems that will cause your toilet to smell bad are:Continue reading “Why Does My Toilet Always Smell Bad?” »
Few things are more shocking or annoying than walking into your bathroom to discover the smell of sewage. Your first instinct is to inspect your toilet. But when that provides no answers, you are forced to follow your nose. And sadly, it might lead you to your shower or bathtub, which is quite alarming. But just be thankful that you were not bathing when this severe problem occurred. And understand that the issue is in your sewer line and not your shower or tub.Continue reading “Why Is There Sewage In My Bathtub?” »
When asked about their biggest plumbing fear, almost every homeowner will quickly respond with the same answer. A sewage back-up seems to be every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Plumbing leaks and other issues are troublesome and can create some stress. But just the thought of the potential contamination of raw sewage in your home is enough to keep you up at night with frantic worry. But fortunately, many of the issues that create sewage back-ups can easily be avoided. But you need to know what these potential problems are and how to avoid them.Continue reading “How To Prevent A Costly Sewage Back-Up” »
When you are getting ready to sell your home, scheduling a plumbing inspection can save you a lot of time and frustration. Every house must undergo a complete examination when being sold, and one of the main focal points to this lengthy process is the plumbing inspection. But you can eliminate any surprises and even issues that could be a deal-breaker for a buyer by calling the pros at Flow Plumbing for a plumbing inspection.Continue reading “How To Prepare For The Plumbing Inspection When You Are Selling Your Home” »
Would you be surprised to learn that the water heater consumes 18 % of the average home’s energy bills? This puts your water heater in second place for energy use, just behind your HVAC system. So finding easy ways to reduce your water heater’s energy usage is a great way to cut back your overall cost on energy.Continue reading “4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Water Heater’s Efficiency” »
There is never a good time to discover a clogged drain. In many cases, there were signs that an issue was in the making. But all too often, busy homeowners overlook these hints, such as a slow clearing drain or one that makes odd gurgling sounds. And the result is standing water in a sink, tub, or shower. Hopefully, you see the issue quickly and turn off the water before there is a significant flood that can cause additional water damage to your floors, walls, and interior finishes.Continue reading “The Things That Plumbers Know Cause Drain Clogs” »
When you turn on a hot water faucet or shower, do you have to stand and wait for the water to finally get hot? Are you wasting hundreds of gallons of water each week waiting for your shower to get warm? If so, you should know that this annoyance is not something that you need just to accept and live with. There are several reasons for a long delay before getting hot water, and many of them can be fixed to help eliminate wasting water.Continue reading “How To Get Hot Water Faster In Your Home” »
Most homeowners walk past the floor drains in their homes without really noticing them. Until the day that nasty water and gook are gurgling up out of them. And at that point, the assumption is that this drain that never does anything must have an issue that has become very serious. But beyond that, you have no idea what is causing this mess in your home. However, this problem can quickly be sorted out and eliminated with a single call to (214) 388-8838. A licensed plumber from Flow Plumbing will arrive shortly and get to the cause of this nasty flooding in your home.Continue reading “All You Need To Know About Floor Drain Back Ups And Preventing Them” »