Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Those Clogged Drains May Be a Main Sewer Line Problem

Monday, July 24th, 2023
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A single clogged drain is a huge inconvenience. But when your home has more than one clogged drain in it, that’s when you have serious cause for concern. When your home’s plumbing system has multiple drains that are clogged, it’s a warning sign that there are other problems deeper down in the plumbing system, like in your sewer line.

The integrity of your home’s sewer line is vital not only to your home comfort and convenience, but to your health and safety as well. Sewer lines are responsible for taking all the waste that your household produces and sending it to a treatment plant or septic tank. All it takes is a small issue with your sewer system and, before too long, you could have a sanitation problem as sewage backs up into your home or yard.

With multiple drains clogged or backed up in your home, this isn’t something you should attempt to fix yourself. You need professional drain cleaning to get to the root of the problem. And that problem is likely the main sewer line. 

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3 Signs You Need Drain Cleaning Services

Monday, May 15th, 2023
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Your home’s drains are out of sight, but when there’s an issue with them, they definitely won’t be out of mind. When there’s a problem, you’ll know quickly. A slow drain in the shower, a stinky kitchen sink, or some unusual noises are all signs of drain issues. 

If your drains are showing signs that they’re struggling, scheduling drain cleaning with a professional plumber will return them to tip-top shape. This service will keep your home’s plumbing working the way that it should. The major benefits include the prevention of blockages and costly repairs, the elimination of foul plumbing odors, and maintaining a safe, clean home. 

Let’s go over the signs that you need professional drain cleaning.

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5 Eco-Friendly Plumbing Tips for Earth Day

Monday, April 17th, 2023
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Earth Day is here and it’s a great time to think about ways to be more eco-conscious. For homeowners, taking a few minutes to reflect on ways you can be more environmentally friendly has many benefits. Making small changes to your habits is good for both your home and the environment and will also result in saving money. 

When it comes to being more eco-conscious, thinking of ways you can conserve water is an important one. Fresh water may seem like an unlimited resource but that’s not necessarily true. It always pays to try and reduce your water usage as much as possible. Here are some easy ways you can reduce water consumption in your home to enjoy lower water bills.

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Don’t Put That Down Your Garbage Disposal!

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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The garbage disposal in your Ballentine, SC home might seem like it can handle anything. It sounds so powerful when you flip it on. It chops up the food scraps you put down it like a champ. It hasn’t given you any problems. You feel confident that your garbage disposal is foolproof and fail-safe. 

However, we’re here to tell you that your garbage disposal is indeed fallible. If it hasn’t failed you yet, you’ve either been lucky or you have a good sense of what shouldn’t be put down a garbage disposal. Let’s make sure your garbage disposal continues to be indispensable! Here’s a list of what you can and can’t put down the disposal.

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How To Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Kitchen Drains

Monday, January 23rd, 2023
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Drain flies are a common nuisance here in South Carolina. The sight of these little varmints congregating in your kitchen is particularly unpleasant when you’re trying to cook and eat. You might be wondering why you have them and wondering if it’s because your home isn’t clean enough. However, it often doesn’t have anything to do with kitchen and bathroom cleanliness.

If you have drain flies around your kitchen or bathroom drains, there are many things you can do to get rid of them. Drain flies can warn of a bigger problem developing in your plumbing so here’s what you can do to get rid of them once and for all. Just don’t try drain-cleaning chemicals! You are better off reaching out to us for plumbing repair in Lexington, SC to solve the problem.

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Do You Need To Call For Slab Leak Detection?

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Let’s be clear, no leak is one that you should brush off. Whether it is a leaking pipe or a leaky faucet head, the amount of water wasted and the potential for damage to your home aren’t worth waiting to see.

But what if there is a leak that you can’t find easily? We know that leaks behind walls aren’t exactly obvious but there is a type of leak that can be even harder to detect known as a slab leak. This is because this leaks occur in the pipes that run under the slab or foundation that your home sits on.

The problem? The longer a slab leak goes undetected, the bigger the chance that it cause serious damage to you home.

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5 Signs You Need Help With a Leak

Monday, September 5th, 2022
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Leaks are fairly common to encocunter at least once while living in a home. That doesn’t mean that they are appreciated though!

Our team provides leak detection in Columbia, SC to help you find any leaks so that you can get them patched quickly. But most people aren’t going to bother with leak detection unless they think that they may actually have one.

We get it! And we want to help with that too. Here are some of the warning signs that you can watch for to figure out if you may have a leak that needs to be found and fixed.

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Save Water; Address Leaks ASAP

Monday, June 27th, 2022
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While we see our fair share of rainfall throughout the year, it is always good to consider ways to save water. This benefits both your monthly budget and, of course, the planet. As you may know, there are few larger waater-wasters than pipe leaks that go undetected for a long time.

Let’s address the importance of getting a plumber in Lexington, SC to address any leaks in your home. This is one of the most important ways to save water and keep your home plumbing in good shape.

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Tips for Handling Clogged Drains

Monday, November 1st, 2021

You’ve been going at it for a while with the plunger, but whatever is clogging that drain in your kitchen or bathroom is refusing to budge. This is a highly frustrating situation that we encounter in homes all over Columbia, SC. Thankfully, we can also offer the solution to the problem.

Clogged drains aren’t uncommon, but sometimes they do take more than just some elbow grease to clear. But before you go get that chemical drain cleaner, hear us out. We’ve provided you with a quick guide to walk you through this process and give you the long-term fix you want.

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Knocking Pipes Aren’t Ghostly, But They Aren’t Good

Monday, October 4th, 2021

Something strange is going on in your home. It sounds as if someone is knocking quite insistently on the walls in the house. This is strange if you know you are home alone and even stranger if you live on your own!

Before the spooky season influences things too much, we want to explain what is causing this noise. Rest assured, it isn’t a poltergeist—but it probably is a problem with your plumbing in Lexington, SC.

We can provide some explanation of what is creating this knocking noise in your plumbing system and how to fix it. Just keep reading to find out more or contact us now to schedule a visit from a trained plumber.

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