Are you concerned that you may have a leaking pipe under your foundation? If there is a water leak, it’s either coming from a water or sewer line. While repairing the damaged line isn’t too difficult, locating the leak and gaining access to it is another story. Once the leak
As a homeowner, you’re probably aware of how important it is to maintain your home. You check your air conditioning system, clean your gutters, and winterize your heating system. But what about maintaining your main sewer line? Your sewer system is vital for keeping your home running. If you develop
Homeowners can agree that indoor plumbing is one of the best modern inventions of all time. Having water, let alone hot water, on demand is something we’ve all come to expect in our daily lives. However, all plumbing systems may eventually develop clogs and plumbing problems, and there’s no sugar-coating
In the Kansas City area, the greatest risks for homeowners are natural disasters, such as severe storms, tornados, and floods. In the winter, ice storms can lead to power outages and frozen pipes, while man-made emergencies include fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. As a homeowner, it’s important to keep your
It’s an all too familiar scene for homeowners with basements: Following heavy rain or snowmelt, their sump pump fails, filling with water that leads to their basement flooding, and massive water damage to the drywall of the basement walls, basement floor, carpeting, and, depending on the amount of water, busting
Dealing with a flooded basement due to a sewer backup from the basement’s floor drain is one of every homeowner’s worst nightmares, but if that dreaded day comes it’s important to know what to do. Since dealing with a flooded area can be a dangerous undertaking, you must take extra
Has your water bill suddenly spiked with no explanation? Or, do you hear the worrisome sound of water running even after all water fixtures have been shut off? This may be a warning sign that you have a leak in your pipes. If you suspect a leak, first check that
WARNING: If you smell gas and are not aware of the location or how to turn off your gas, please immediately get to a safe place and call the gas company or fire department. A natural gas leak is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS and should be approached with the UTMOST CAUTION. Just
Homeowners who want to keep their crawlspace or basement dry, or prevent a flooded basement or crawlspace, know their sump pump needs to be in good working order at a moment’s notice, even after months of lying in disuse. There are many reasons for a homeowner to have a sump
There could be several reasons why your hot water isn’t working. The fix could be as simple as flipping the circuit breaker, lighting the pilot light, or more involved, such as flushing sediment from the hot water tank, replacing a faulty heating element, or addressing a leaking water issue in