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Heavy rainfall can be a welcome break from the heat, but it’s not so pleasant when your drains start backing up. For many homeowners, stormy weather often brings with it the unpleasant surprise of slow drains, standing water, or even sewage backups. Understanding why this happens is the first step toward protecting your home—and your peace of mind.
When you think about the systems that keep your home running smoothly, plumbing is probably one of the first that comes to mind. Whether you’re washing dishes, taking a shower, or flushing the toilet, your plumbing system is working hard behind the scenes. But if you’re new to homeownership — or just never had to deal with plumbing issues before — the whole system can feel a little overwhelming. Don’t worry. This beginner’s guide will walk you through the basics of residential plumbing so you can understand how it works and how to keep it in good shape.
Winter can be brutal on your home’s plumbing, especially if you’re not prepared. Frozen pipes can lead to costly repairs, water damage, and major inconveniences. That’s why service professionals recommend taking steps to protect your pipes before temperatures drop. One of the best ways to do this? Pipe insulation.
But does it work? Let’s break it down and share some expert tips on how to keep your pipes from freezing this winter.
When it comes to maintaining a safe and efficient plumbing system, it’s important to start educating everyone in the household — including the little ones. Kids may not understand the complexities of plumbing, but with the right guidance, they can play a part in keeping your home’s drains flowing freely.
Today, we’ll share some family-friendly best practices to help you avoid common plumbing mishaps caused by curious kids.
When homes’ plumbing systems run smoothly, it’s easy to overlook the critical role of the sewer lines. However, when problems arise, they can quickly disrupt daily life. A failing sewer line is a serious issue that demands prompt attention to avoid extensive property damage and costly repairs.
At HM Plumbing, we specialize in trenchless technology to make sewer line installation in Kennesaw less invasive and more efficient. Here’s how to recognize the warning signs that it’s time to install a new sewer line.
Hidden plumbing leaks can cause extensive damage to your home before you even know they’re there. Since these leaks aren’t out in the open, they can be tricky to detect without the right tools or expertise. However, there are several signs that can alert you to a hidden plumbing issue before it spirals out of control.
We specialize in professional water leak detection and repair to help homeowners like you stay ahead of potential water damage. Here’s how to tell if your home might have a hidden leak.
When you look at your home, you probably don’t think of it as “leaky.” Most of the plumbing pipes aren’t visible, so it’s easy to imagine that there are no problems anywhere, no leaks that could be gradually creating problems.
Unfortunately, the number of homes with hidden leaks is alarmingly high, as is the cost of those leaks, which is not just from water waste. In this post, we’re going to explain why we recommend scheduling water leak detection with our professionals to catch possible leaks and have them fixed. We want to see that you have a watertight house!
At HM Plumbing, we take pride in offering a range of essential plumbing services, including gas piping. Although many people associate plumbing with water systems, gas piping is just as much a part of the trade—and it’s one that demands the highest level of expertise. When it comes to gas piping installation, repairs, or replacement, only certified professionals should handle the work. There are significant safety and legal reasons why gas piping requires specialized training and why you should never trust it to an amateur.
Hidden leaks are a major problem for many homes, which is why we encourage homeowners to regularly schedule water leak detection with professionals, even if they don’t have a specific reason to suspect leaks. While there are DIY methods for detecting leaks, they lack the precision and reliability of professional techniques. Only professionals can provide an accurate diagnosis, minimize damge, and comprehensive solutions.
If you’re curious about how professionals do this job, we’ll explain several of the most common below.
