Melgaard Obrien

A problem with your plumbing can happen anytime. If it does, you need to know what to do about it. It is possible for you to take care of many of these problems on your own. Here are some helpful tips to teach you how to handle plumbing problems yourself.

Find a plumber that you can trust. Make sure to get referrals from friends and family…[Read more]

Avoid frozen pipes this winter! Keep a small trickle of water dripping from faucets, and wrap your uninsulated pipes with foam or newspaper. If possible, keep the doors open between unheated and heated rooms. In an unheated area such as a garage or laundry room, keep a small heater next to the pipes. Remember to do this before the first cold snap…[Read more]

Use a hairdryer to thaw frozen pipes, after you shut off the water to the house. A hairdryer will gently heat the pipe and thaw the ice without causing significant damage to the pipe. Shutting off the water first means that if the pipe is broken, there will be no rush of water into the house.

Certain things shouldn’t go into your plumbing…[Read more]

If your pipes are making a racket, there is a simple way to quiet them down. You simply have to securely fasten any pipes that are exposed. It may be necessary to hire a professional to address noisy pipes that are located in less accessible places in your home.

Act quickly if your pipes freeze! Shut off the water and open the faucet,…[Read more]