Planning a vacation involves checking off a long list of tasks, and one important question that often arises is: Should I turn off the water before I go on vacation? While it may seem like an extra step, this simple action can save you from unexpected headaches and costly repairs.
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Should I Turn Off the Water Before I Go on Vacation?
Monday, February 24th, 2025Does Pipe Insulation Work? HM Plumbing Tips
Monday, February 10th, 2025Winter 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.
Best Practices for Your Home’s Drains: Kids Edition
Monday, January 27th, 2025When 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.
How Exactly Does a Drain Snake Work?
Monday, January 13th, 2025For new homeowners and people living in condos or apartments, dealing with a clogged drain can be a daunting experience. One of the most common tools used to tackle this issue is a drain snake, also known as a plumbing auger. But how exactly does a drain snake work, and when should you consider using a professional service like hydro-jetting?
At What Point Are Repairs No Longer Enough for an Old Water Heater?
Monday, December 16th, 2024As your water heater ages, it’s natural to face occasional repairs. But at what point does water heater repair in Atlanta become a costly cycle, signaling the need for a replacement? Knowing when to invest in a new water heater can save you money, reduce energy waste, and spare you the inconvenience of sudden breakdowns. We’re here to help you make an informed decision about your water heater’s future.
More About Our Drain Cleaning: The Power of Hydro-Jetting!
Monday, November 4th, 2024In our last post, we talked about the importance of arranging for preventive drain cleaning in your home to prepare it for the big feasting holidays. In this post, we want to focus on why you only want professionals to do this drain cleaning job. It’s not something you can do by pouring bottles of chemical “drain cleaners” down all the drains in your home. Those chemicals are actually quite bad for drains and won’t do a thorough job.
No, you need the pros—and you specifically need pros who use hydro-jetting in Atlanta, GA homes for the best results. We’re experts when it comes to using hydro-jetting equipment, and today we want to explain what this technology is and why we use it for our customers.
Why We Don’t Recommend Chemical Drain Cleaners to Get Rid of Clogs
Monday, October 7th, 2024When 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.
Places Where Your Commercial Plumbing May Need Help
Monday, August 26th, 2024As 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
Monday, August 12th, 2024A 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.
Watch Out for This Sneaky Plumbing Problem
Monday, July 1st, 2024How 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.