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Winter Brings Danger of Frozen Pipes

By Brian Wear | January 23, 2019

Winter is here, and temperatures are rapidly dropping. The cold weather brings snow, ice, and the threat of frozen pipes. For homeowners, frozen pipes can be a real pain in the wallet. It’s important to conduct routine maintenance to ensure that your pipes aren’t at risk of freezing this winter. What Happens When Pipes Freeze?…

When Is Your Water Filter Really Ready to Be Replaced?

By Brian Wear | January 16, 2019

Water filters are a necessity. Any water line you use for drinking, cooking, and cleaning needs extra tools to ensure that the water you’re using has as few toxins and undesirable microbes as possible. However, the traditional filters that come with refrigerators and those that can be added to your sinks are a bit imprecise.…

Importance of Gas Line Maintenance

By Brian Wear | January 9, 2019

Many people dream of owning a home, and fulfilling that dream takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice until the day the realtor hands over the keys into the owner’s hands. This was probably your story and the day that you achieved this goal was probably one of the happiest. However, the story does…

Prevent Hairy Clogs in Your Shower Drain

By Brian Wear | January 2, 2019

Drains channel water through your plumbing system and are very important components overall. Without them, water will go nowhere, standing in basins. While showering and bathing, hair follicles fall and can clog a drain. Nobody likes cleaning hair from a shower drain, so it might remain sitting there, picking up clumps of shampoo, conditioner, and…

Routinely Maintain Your Sump Pump

By Brian Wear | December 27, 2018

If you have a sump pump in your home, it might be hidden away in an area you don’t visit too often, but that doesn’t mean you can just install it and forget about it. Regular maintenance on your sump pump is vital to keep it in working order and may keep you from expensive repairs or…

What to Do About Your Water Supply in a Power Outage

By Brian Wear | December 19, 2018

It’s unsettling when the power goes out in a home. Modern homes are more power-centric than ever, supporting just lights, appliances, electronic gadgets, and more. During the winter months, electrical outages can also wreak havoc on your plumbing system and appliances if outdoor temperatures drop below freezing, and the outage lasts long enough to allow…

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If you are in Columbia, MO or the mid-Missouri area and believe you have a plumbing problem, contact us.