Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Beware Threatening Tree Roots

Are you aware of the looming threat of roots to your underground pipes? Especially roots from large trees in your yard around the house. These roots slowly but surely creep into your sewer pipes and get a steady stream of nourishment of fertilizer and water.
As previously seen in an article by Len The Plumber, you can see how to hault tree roots from corrupting your sewer line.
Sewer lines are filled with water and nutrients that trees would love to get their grubby little roots on — especially when there’s a leak. When a root finds its way inside one of your sewer lines, you better hope that you or a plumber notices the warning signs before enough damage is done! Before your pockets are emptied of your hard earned money, learn how you can stop tree roots from reaching the sewer lines
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Brooks Plumbing Company Blog also supports this and shows some ways how tree roots really damage pipe systems and how to take steps to prevent it.
There are many reasons that your plumbing system’s sewer line is buried beneath your yard. First off, it’s more attractive this way! But it’s also for safety and functionality purposes. Unfortunately, this means that not only is it out of sight—and thus hard to spot problems right away—it is susceptible to issues such as tree roots searching for a water source.
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In case you missed it, tree roots can be a major plumbing problem. As plumbers we can use augers to attempt to remove them and also use high-powered blasts of water to clean them off. However, it is always best to prevent the roots by planning to put your trees away from your pipes. We can help you discover where your pipes are. Contact us today as we are the best professional craftsmen in Forsyth County .
The blog post Beware Threatening Tree Roots is courtesy of: Piedmont Plumbing Repair

Sunday, March 19, 2017

8 Ways To Prevent Frozen Pipes

As the winter season wreaks havoc across North Carolina, that cold weather brings multiple potential issues such as ice on sidewalks and struggling to keep your home warm and cozy for family and friends.

One of these important winter issues to take care of is the plumbing in your home. Some winters are mild in North Carolina, however some days the temperatures may drop below freezing. The freezing temps plus unprepared plumbing pipes could equal burst pipes. So what are some ways to mitigate the risk of burst frozen pipes?

In the following article, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing explains some of the routines to go through to ensure your pipes don't freeze over:

Knowing is Half the Battle

Most homeowners don’t know the locations of every foot of pipe in their homes. A pipe that is heated or well insulated in some areas may be fully exposed to the elements somewhere else down the line. All it takes is a small frozen section to result in a major break. So to know where you might be at risk, ask your local plumber to conduct a thorough audit of your plumbing system for freezing risks.

See full post here

If you don't read the rest of their article, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing states that "insulating your pipes" and "maintaining air flow" are two common ways to avoid freezing problems. It looks like Brooks Plumbing Company also agrees on those two points in one of the their posts here:

INSULATE YOUR PIPES

You are most likely familiar with the type of insulation that gets installed in your attic and behind your drywall. Insulation plays a vital role in helping you heat and cool your home effectively and efficiently all year round. However, you might overlook how important it is to insulate your pipes.

This is particularly the case with pipes that run through unheated areas in your basement, garage, or outdoor-facing walls. It’s easy to insulate your pipes with sleeves that can be cut to size and slipped right over the pipes in question.

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So it's important to know that preparing your home such as keeping your furnace maintained, having your faucet on a slow drip during below freezing temps, and disconnecting external hoses can help. However, if you're still not clear that your pipes are ready for freezing weather, reach out to us your local plumbing authority.

 

8 Ways To Prevent Frozen Pipes is courtesy of: Piedmont Plumbing Repair LLC

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Releasing our new Water Heater service video

Introducing our new Water Heater installation and repair video. @ Piedmont Plumbing Repair - We can manage your Hot water heater tank issues. We also take care of Maintenance and Inspection duties.

If you have a small problem or big problem, it doesn't matter. Let us tackle it!

The blog post Releasing our new Water Heater service video was originally published on: Piedmont Plumbing Repair LLC

Thursday, February 23, 2017

General Plumber Video Intro

Introducing our new video. @ Piedmont Plumbing Repair - we can handle just about any plumbing issue in the Winston Salem area.

If you have a small problem or big problem, it doesn't matter. Let us tackle it!

The following article General Plumber Video Intro was first published on: Piedmont Plumbing Repair Service