When is it Time to Install a New Sump Pump?

We are in this together, Columbus. A sump pump is the last line of defense between you the Columbus Ohio homeowner and a flooded basement, overwhelming water damage, and extremely expensive home repairs. There is a lot at stake when you have ignored your sump pump for a long period of time!

Even if you have a professionally installed sump pump put in by someone like sump pump expert Brett Staats of Staats Plumbing, it still only has a “shelf-life” of about 7-10 years. Because your home’s sump pump really only runs when it is needed and may NOT be needed for weeks at a time, you may not even notice when it has finally worn out for good.

If you suspect that your sump pump has served its last heavy rain, call Brent at Staats Plumbing of Columbus. Nobody in the area knows sump pump replacement and installation in the area better than Brent Staats the owner of Staats Plumbing. Give him a call at (740) 625-5284. Brent and his team have plenty of plumbing skills. Visit the website at staatsplumbing.com.

Why is My Water Bill So High?

Start with this fact…one unit equals 748 gallons of water. Now, did you know that depending on the water pressure to your Columbus Ohio home, a running toilet could leak over one gallon of water every hour. This is about one unit of water a month! The math is simple and that is why it is probably time to call Brent, the owner of Staats Plumbing.

Staats plumbing serves the Columbus Ohio area fixing leaky toilets, faucets, etc. If it leaks, it is obviously costing your household money. Is there a leaking faucet or a running toilet in your home? Brent can repair it in no time and be on his way…guaranteed!

When you suspect a running toilet or a leaky faucet, give Brent Staats a call at Staats Plumbing. That phone number is (740) 625-5284. That is far from all that Staats Plumbing helps you with plumbing maintenance and emergencies in the Columbus area. Check out their services by visiting staatsplumbing.com.

Hooking up a Gas Line is the Job of a Professional.

If you’ve never installed a gas line in your Columbus area home, but always wanted to, we have a suggestion for you. It is the same thing that our “friends” in New York would say…”fuhget about it!” Play it safe and call Brent at Staats Plumbing, serving the Columbus Ohio area, and have those gas lines hooked up professionally and safely.

Just take your stove for instance. These are some of the steps –

1.  Purchase the correct connector.

2.  Pull the range out from the wall.

3.  Wrap up all of the pipe threads.

4.  Properly and tightly attach the connector to the pipeline.

Those are just the initial steps and there are many more to follow. Staats Plumbing has been installing Columbus, Ohio area gas lines throughout this century. You can count on them! Just call this phone number (740) 625-5284. It is just one of many services offered by Staats Plumbing. For others take a look at staatsplumbing.com.

Unhook your Garden Hoses before Winter.

I know it seems early to be concerned with such things, but sooner than you think there will be an overnight freeze in the Columbus area. When that occurs, an attached garden hose could become a real threat. That is something we as home and business owners in Columbus, Ohio can easily avoid!

Here is what may happen. Because there are the remains of water in your entwined hoses, during the colder temperatures, this water can freeze, causing the water that lingers in the pipes to crack. If you have a "frost-free" spigot, you may not even know there is a problem until you turn the hose back on in the spring.

Your friends at Staats Plumbing want to help you avoid unnecessary plumbing emergencies as the seasons are about to change. Brent and his crew will be there when you need them. Just call Staats Plumbing, serving Columbus, at (740) 625-5284. For the full story of plumbing emergencies as well as routine maintenance just google staatsplumbing.com.

Should I Repair or Replace My Backflow Device?

Frequently the question arises…should I replace the backflow prevention assemblies, or should I have them repaired when they fail the testing? Staats Plumbing of Columbus, Ohio can help you answer that question. As with so many issues regarding appliances and mechanisms in your home, this one has many different variables to it.

For example –

1.  The first question is…how old is the assembly itself?

2.  Is it easy to find repair parts?

3.  How time consuming and difficult will the repair be?

4.  The most important question may be which is more expensive in the long run?

Staats Plumbing helps homeowners and business people with those knotty questions and has done so throughout the Columbus, Ohio area during all of the 21st century. They are ready, willing, and able to do the same for you. Just visit staatsplumbing.com and call (740) 625-5284.

The Art of Cleaning a Kitchen Drain.

Like it or not if you own a Columbus, Ohio area home or have a break room at the office over time, your drain can collect food debris, grime, dirt, and all sorts of nasty stuff. This can make the drain smell bad and lead to a problem of clogged pipes. Brent of Staats Plumbing in Columbus will unclog those drains for you.

Here are some tips –

1.  Pour boiling water down the drain to flush it out.

2.  After the hot water, administer cold water.

3.  Clean the drain every time you wash dishes.

Some clogs are particularly tough and will defy any DIY effort you may apply. In cases such as this, call Staats Plumbing of Columbus, Ohio to professionally clean your kitchen drain…guaranteed! That is drain cleaning expert Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing. Call this number for general plumbing services (740) 625-5284. On the web visit staatsplumbing.com.

What Appliance Gets the Greatest Workout in the Summer?

Around Columbus it may be your garbage disposal. That may be especially true this summer when life is returning to normal and people area running through your kitchen putting heaven knows what down the drain. When your garbage disposal acts up, you should call Staats Plumbing of Columbus, Ohio.

When your home’s garbage disposal starts humming or buzzing here are some tips –

1.  Unplug the unit to keep the motor from burning out.

2.  Crawl under the sink with an Allen wrench.

3.  Turn the flywheel back and forth.

4.  Plug the unit back in to see if it is now working.

These are some home handyman things you can do. If all else fails (or before you even tackle these tasks) call Brent of Staats Plumbing. Throughout this century that is what people in the Columbus area do when they have plumbing problems or need backflow testing. That number is (740) 625-5284. For a list of their services visit staatsplumbing.com.