At Boydco Plumbing we hear all kinds of questions about plumbing. Whether it’s queries about piping problems, trouble with toilets, or burning questions about hot water, we’ve heard them all.
Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions we get about all things plumbing.
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How often do you check the condition of your water hoses? Probably not often enough: Water hose care is one of the most important things you can do for your plumbing, and it’s a task that many homeowners forget to do. Don’t make that mistake: A ruptured hose could cause you a lot of problems that could have been easily avoided if you took the time to take care of your hose.
At Boydco Plumbing, we’ve seen firsthand what can happen when a water hose gets neglected. Here’s a few reasons why you should always keep an eye out for your garden and washing machine hoses. […]
Few things are more aggravating and unpleasant than having to do with a sewage leak in your home. All plumbing problems are a royal pain, but sewage leaks are in a league of their own. They can mess up your water pressure and flow, increase your bills and perfume your home with a ghastly scent.
At Boydco Plumbing, we know how important it is to treat sewage leaks as soon as they’re detected. They’re a problem that will only get exponentially worse if left untreated. If you notice any of these four warning signs that you have a sewage leak, you should contact us right away.
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Few things can make a homeowner grind their teeth in frustration like a clogged up pipe. It’s one of the most common plumbing problems, and depending on which pipe gets clogged it can become a major thorn in your side. A home with running water is a happy home; A home with clogged pipes is […]
A gas leak. It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Any plumbing problem is cause for concern, but a gas leak is cause for serious alarm. An open flame, a stray spark, a freak accident and BOOM. Your house could go up in flames.
At Boydco Plumbing, we know what needs to be done when there’s a gas leak in a home. If you suspect you have a leak in your home, follow these steps to protect yourself and give us a call.
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Few words can strike as much fear into a homeowner’s heart as “emergency plumbing problem.” Visions of bills and extensive home repair will dance in their heads at the sound of those words. It’s a frightful prospect for a reason: Plumbing emergencies are no joke! Left unchecked they can ruin a home and pose a health risk.
At Boydco Plumbing we take pride in our emergency services. Our professional plumbers are available to help you in the event of an emergency 24-7 throughout the week. Hopefully you’ll never have to use an emergency plumbing service but if you do we’ll be there to see you through it. Here’s what you should do in the event of a plumbing emergency.
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Big trouble can sometimes come from little things. It’s easy for most homeowners to underestimate pinhole leaks. They’re the size of pinheads: What harm could they really do?
The truth is they can destroy a house if they’re not dealt with in time. They may be tiny but they can have a HUGE impact on your […]
If your house were a body, your pipes would be its veins. Like your veins, they’re invisible to the eye and absolutely essential for keeping your body going. Your pipes are buried under the earth and inside your walls, pumping in vital water to heat your systems, maintain your sanitation and keep your day to day life running smoothly. It’s easy to take them for granted: Out of sight, out of mind.
At Boydco Plumbing, we believe that knowledge is power. Every homeowner should know about the different kinds of pipes that may be threading their way through their home. Learn more about the veins of your home by reading our primer on the different kinds of metal and plastic piping commonly used in homes.
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Life is full of surprises, and few surprises are as unwelcome as a clogged bathroom sink. Your bathroom should be your sanctuary, a place of total privacy where you can refresh yourself before going out into the world. A clogged sink, with its strange smells and trapped water, ruins that sanctuary, turning every bathroom visit into an exercise in frustration. Getting it fixed should be a priority, and it’ll be a lot easier to fix if you knew what was clogging it in the first place.
At Boydco Plumbing, we’ve spent years helping our customers with their clogged sinks, their broken pipes and plumbing leaks. We’ve seen the kind of things that can clog up and ruin a perfectly good sink, and some of these things might surprise you. What are those things? Read on and find out.
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One of the biggest perks of civilization: running water. Being able to wake up everyday and take a refreshing, cleansing shower is a privilege and a pleasure that we so often take for granted. Most of us don’t have to think twice about it, until we have the misfortune of dealing with a faulty shower head. Few things will make you appreciate your shower more than having to suffer through unreliable water pressure or fixing a water leak.
At Boydco Plumbing, we know all the warning signs when it comes to needing to replace a shower head. Take a look at some of these major red flags. If any of them are happening to your shower, it may be the right time to make a change.
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