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What is PEX Piping and is it Right For Your Home?

PEX piping, also known as cross-linked polyethylene, comes from different production methods (such as the Peroxide method), and is a form of plumbing tubing that is increasingly being used in commercial and domestic piping systems, for heating and cooling, and insulation for high-voltage electrical cables, even potable water systems. It

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How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

If water is barely trickling from a faucet when you turn it on, you may have a frozen pipe. This is especially likely if you have pipes outdoors or inside a crawl space. This frozen water can create more than 2,000 pounds per square inch of pressure, which can easily

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Types of Plumbing Pipes

As with many things in your home, your piping will not last you forever. Your pipes may last you a long time, but after years of use, it is likely that they will need to be replaced before they begin to leak. Knowing what types you have in your home

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Prevent Holiday Plumbing Emergencies

Holidays are the time for celebrating with loved ones, and many people use this as an opportunity to gather family members together. While this is a joyous occasion, having many people under one roof can cause an unexpected plumbing emergency. A-1 Sewer & Septic Service, Inc. know that no one

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Maintaining a Furnace Before the Winter Months

As the weather gets colder outside, the cozier and more appealing staying inside becomes! When it is time to turn on the furnace and start preparing homes for winter weather, homeowners should take some steps to ensure that their furnace is in great shape. Maintain Your Furnace for This Winter

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Why You Shouldn’t Pour Grease Down Kitchen Sinks

A common call from homeowners we get, especially around the holidays, is when kitchen drains develop a clog from cooking grease, cooking oil, bacon grease, lard or other grease clogs, and this is one of the easiest clogs to prevent. Pouring cooking greases down the drain, such as olive oil,

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Keep Your Garbage Disposal Clean

Keeping a garbage disposal clean can help prevent the disposal from growing mold and bacteria. As food is processed in the machine, small food particles can become trapped in the small nooks, even if water is run through the garbage disposal as it is being used. Weekly Cleanings Go a

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Why Should I Call a Plumber?

Many times, small plumbing jobs can be completed with a little time and hard work by the homeowner, but if that were the case for all repairs, plumbers would not be in business. The fact is, there are many instances where having a trusted plumber handle your repairs is in

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How to Make a Natural All-Purpose Cleaner

Cleaning the bathroom and kitchen can sometimes be a lengthy process, from the countertops to the mirrors, the floors and the unique surfaces found in these areas such as stainless steel, natural stone and more. It can also involve a lot of chemicals, such as all-purpose cleaners, floor cleaner, household

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