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Get Ready For Holiday Feasting and Guests With Drain Cleaning

October 21st, 2024

The last few months of the year are often joyful times filled with celebrations with friends and families with tables stacked high with sumptuous food. But it can also be a stressful time, and nobody wants their holidays made worse because of massive plumbing mistakes that backs up sinks and toilets.

Unfortunately, these kinds of plumbing issues are common during the holidays. The day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest of the year for plumbers! We don’t want you to have your merrymaking dimmed because of a plumbing emergency. We strongly recommend you contact us to schedule preventive drain cleaning with hydro-jetting in Sandy Springs, GA before guests start inundating your house.

Why We Don’t Recommend Chemical Drain Cleaners to Get Rid of Clogs

October 7th, 2024

When you’re faced with a stubborn drain clog, it’s tempting to grab a bottle of chemical drain cleaner from your local store. After all, the commercials promise a quick, effortless solution to your plumbing woes, usually accompanied by a graphic of a pipe magically clearing itself in seconds. Sounds too good to be true? That’s because it is! We’ve seen what those caustic concoctions really do to your pipes and drains, and spoiler alert: it’s not pretty.

In this post, we’ll dive into why chemical drain cleaners aren’t the quick fix they claim to be, and more importantly, why we at HM Plumbing believe professional drain cleaning in Atlanta, GA is the safer, more effective, and long-lasting solution for your plumbing problems.

The Many Costs of Hidden Leaks in a Home

September 23rd, 2024

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!

Caution: Only Hire Professionals for Your Gas Piping Needs

September 9th, 2024

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.

Places Where Your Commercial Plumbing May Need Help

August 26th, 2024

As a business owner or facility manager, your focus is often on the core operations that keep your business running smoothly. However, one area that frequently gets overlooked is the plumbing system in your commercial building.

We’re here to shed some light on the common areas in commercial plumbing in Atlanta that often need attention but are frequently neglected. Addressing these issues can save your business from costly repairs and ensure uninterrupted operations.

Running Out of Hot Water Too Fast? Here Are Some Possible Reasons

August 12th, 2024

A warm shower in the morning is an important daily comfort. But if you’ve started to notice that your shower time is ending too early because the hot water starts to run out, it’s often a warning that something is wrong with your water heater. It’s important to pay attention to signs that you may need your water heater repaired because if you ignore them, you may end up with no hot water one day—and that will ruin more than just your morning shower!

Our HM Plumbing team has extensive experience handling water heater repair in Atlanta, so we know the different reasons a water heater may start to lose its hot water capacity. We’ll examine the most common below.

How Professionals Locate Hidden Leaks in Homes

July 15th, 2024

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.

Watch Out for This Sneaky Plumbing Problem

July 1st, 2024

How is the plumbing in your home right now? You’ll probably answer with something like, “It’s fine, no complaints.” That’s good! But it might not be accurate.

Many problems that affect residential plumbing don’t show outward signs until they’re advanced, and because most of the pipes in a home are hidden from sight, it’s often difficult to notice when issues like leaks and corrosion are starting.

We want to help see that your plumbing in Atlanta really falls into the “no complaints” category. Today, we’re going to look at a sneaky plumbing problem that often gets past people’s attention until it becomes an expensive issue—pinhole leaks.

Low Water Pressure in Your Home—What’s Causing It?

June 17th, 2024

Welcome to HM Plumbing’s blog, where we’re dedicated to helping you understand and solve common plumbing issues in your home. One of the most frustrating problems homeowners face is low water pressure. If you’ve ever experienced weak streams from your faucets or slow showers, you know how inconvenient it can be.

But fear not! In this post, we’ll delve into the various causes of low water pressure in your home and provide actionable solutions to help you restore that powerful flow you deserve. Rely on our expert team for residential plumbing service in Brookhaven.

A Guide to Old Pipe Materials We Recommend You Replace

June 3rd, 2024

Residential plumbing in Smyrna often contains piping material that is long out of date. While these materials may have once been standard in construction, advancements in technology and safety standards have rendered them obsolete and potentially hazardous.

At HM Plumbing, we prioritize the safety and efficiency of your plumbing system. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the old pipe materials commonly found in homes and why we recommend replacing them.