Monday, June 17, 2019

How to Buy a Sump Pump.

It is probably rarely on your mind, but if you are a Columbus, Ohio area homeowner you will have to consider it now and then.  Start with this - not all sump pumps are created equal!  Some sump pumps will far outlast and outperform their competition.  The inner workings of a sump pump are much more involved than you may think.

Start with these tips –


1.  Buy a sump pump that does NOT burn out…no “can” motor.
2.  Think submersible.  They are the quietest and most reliable.
3.  Look for the right pump switch.  The best use a pump float switch.
4.  It needs to be clog resistant.

The bottom line is to trust someone in the Columbus area who has had decades of experience installing and repairing sump pumps.  That man, Brent Staats, and his company Staats Plumbing is always the right choice.  For sump pumps, backflow testing, and much more think of Brent at Staats Plumbing.  Call (740) 625-5284.

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Clearing Kitchen Drains.

So, you think you're Joe the Plumber.  Were you that guy giving out your political opinions a few years ago?  I see, well maybe you need to be realistic when you try to fix common plumbing problems around your home.  Just in case you are that rare DIY guy who rolls up his sleeves and fixes things like clogged kitchen drains, here are some tips.

You could try some of these –

1.  Pour a pot of boiling water down the sink.
2.  Run the disposal to see if that clears the clog.
3.  You might pour a half-cup of salt into the drain.
4.  Have you tried vinegar and baking soda?
5.  Of course, there is always that good-old plunger and plenty of elbow grease.

Then there is a Staats Plumbing professional such as Brent.  He or one of his reliable crew will come out to your home or office and clear those drains once and for all.  Best of all, it is economical, environmentally safe, and guaranteed!  The next time you have clogged drains in your kitchen call Brent at Staats Plumbing.  That’s (740) 625-5284.