Day: October 17, 2020

Express Plumbing Blog Looking to buy a home? Time to make decisions. One, if you would like a one-level or multiple-level home. Would like a fireplace, and if you would like to live in a neighborhood with either a sewer system or septic system. When you’re looking to buy a home, you don’t necessarily get to find a house then decide if you would like to be on city sewer or have your own septic tank. However, it’s something to take into consideration, such as; cost, maintenance, and what will profit you in the long run. In the city, you don’t have to do anything when it comes to maintenance or dealing with wastewater directly. When dealing with a sewer system the waste travels through sewer lines which carry it to a treatment facility. At this treatment facility it removes contaminants then discharges the water back into local water supplies. Depending on the location the cost can vary. Some areas separate the cost of water and sewage while others combine them in a monthly bill. The good news, if something does go wrong. Your local municipality is responsible for the public sewer system, as well as being convenient for the

Express Plumbing Heating & Air Blog With the November Presidential Election coming up. We thought it would be fun to write about the plumbing that the White House has. As well as some history on when it was installed. So the White House is like a super hotel that contains all the high-tech appliances available. The President’s home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hasn’t always been a luxurious address. So many presidents had to tolerate poor living conditions, including poor plumbing and heating. The White House had a reputation for being behind the times in domestic improvements. Theodore Roosevelt established the title “White House” by executive order. Did you know that every president except George Washington has lived in the White House? It wasn’t until November 1800 that second President John Adams and his wife Abigail moved in. Since there was no plumbing of any sort. So the staff had to lug water into the house from a spring in Franklin Park, five city blocks away. Candles were the only light and there were no bathrooms. There was no chief staircase. The family had to enter the house by temporary wooden stairs and platforms. In 1902 plumbing renovations began. So all

Express Plumbing Heating & Air Blog One of our greatest fears is dropping our rings down the drain. Most of us will take it off to shower or wash dishes. Accidents happen, but let’s try and avoid the headache. It’s not that far of a stretch, considering most rings cost more than a few months’ rent or mortgage! Fear not, there are steps you can take to get that ring back before anyone loses their cool. First and foremost, do not run any more water down the drain! It could be in the p-trap. This fixture is specifically designed to catch debris and prevent clogs. Curved and under your sink. Place a bucket underneath this. Place some towels under the bucket, could get messy! If you have an older plumbing system, this could be very easy. There may be an access plug on the p-trap. Pull that out and let the water pour out into the bucket. Then, dive on in and see if you can locate the ring in the water. Once you’ve found it, replace the plug and run some water through your pipes to ensure that it is properly sealed up and not leaking. If there is

Express Plumbing Heating & Air Blog Communicating with your plumber is crucial to your successful repair. You may gather a better understanding of the plumbing fundamentals by becoming acquainted with the plumbing lingo. Countless plumbing terms are used to make a plumber’s job simpler. However, that can often result in a communication barrier with our clients. Express Plumbing Service wants to break that barrier and wants you to work with a plumber that you can trust to keep you informed. So, here is some plumbing lingo that you may see or hear! Snaking your lines: When a blockage occurs, you could end up with toilets, sinks, and tubs that are slow to drain. Many times the only way to remove the blockage is by power or snake auger. A snake compares to a rotating cutting head attached to some springy cord. So this will clear the line and wind its way through. Hydro-jetting: This is a blast of high-pressure water. Jetting scours and cleans the insides of pipes. Basically, it cleans out buildup or blockages from clogged sewer lines. Also, it can help prevent future clogs by maintaining your pipes. Wax ring: Between the floor flange and toilet is a

Express Plumbing Heating & Air Blog Everything has a shelf life Milk has a shelf life of about two weeks, chips are usually good for a few weeks. Even humans have an average life expectancy of 65-80 years. Your average toilet has a life expectancy of 20-30 years, but there have been toilets known to keep on ticking until they are past 70! So you can help extend the life of your toilet with gentle use and proper maintenance. Another way to get more miles out of your toilet is to rebuild the tank. The first thing you generally want to do before working on any plumbing fixture is to turn off the water supply. Locate the shut-off valve behind your toilet and close it. This will prevent any water from entering the tank. So once this is done, flush the toilet and hold down the lever to allow as much water as possible to drain out. Use a shop vacuum or a turkey baster to remove any water and give yourself a mostly dry workspace. Next, you will want to place a bucket or rag underneath the fill tube on the underside of your toilet tank. Now, lose the

Express Plumbing Heating & Air Blog A walk-in tub is deemed much safer than a traditional bathtub because it offers safety, stability, and added protection. Thanks to its unique design. In addition to this, most walk-in bathtubs have built-in seats. So there’s no risk of sliding down and getting fully submerged when you’re soaking in the water and feeling too relaxed. A walk-in tub is much safer and more ideal for families with elderly members and young children. More traditional tub your style? You may have a few issues with the special design of this tub with a door. Below are some issues that some folks have brought up about the design and features of the walk-in tubs. This kind of tub tests your patience. Since you already need to be in the tub as you fill because you need the door closed. Waiting for the water to reach the ideal height or volume can be annoying. Unlike a traditional tub that you can fill without you in it and can do other things while it’s filling up. With a walk-in tub though. You have to be in the tub before it can begin to fill up. Older models of