A Burst Pipe Could be Disastrous!

Central Ohio weather changes quickly, especially in the winter. A fast-moving cold front can cause temperatures to drop below freezing within hours. Outdoor pipes, pipes in unheated areas, and pipes that run along uninsulated exterior walls can burst at any moment.

Here are some steps you can take –

 

1.  Wrap your exposed pipes with rags.

2.  Tighten the lid on your outdoor water meter box.

3.  Drain water hoses and store them indoors.

4.  Make sure to set your thermometer near 60 even if you are gone for the day.

5.  Make sure that you know where your home’s shutoff valve is located.

What happens if your Columbus Ohio home suffers from a burst pipe? Don’t be a hero…call a plumber ASAP! In the Columbus area the right call is to Staats Plumbing. Brent and his crew are burst pipe repair experts in our area and have been most of this century. Visit staatsplumbing.com and call (740) 625-5284 day or night.

How Often Did You Use Your Garbage Disposal During the Holidays?

It seems like that hard-working appliance gets more use in November and December than, perhaps other times of the year. Even as resilient as they are, they can jam up when objects bind the impeller blades inside the appliance. The drain fittings can loosen and cause leaking beneath the sink. It’s just part of the aging process of your Columbus home’s garbage disposal.

Here are some of the most common ways it can quickly go from efficient to clogged –

1.  It does not pull a sufficient amount of water down the drain.

2.  Eggshells and coffee grounds…two big culprits.

3.  Potato peels…they form a starchy paste when they are ground up.

4.  Banana peels…think of potatoes, but with stringy fibers.

Whatever the reason for a clogged garbage disposal you are always just a phone call away from relief! Staats Plumbing is Columbus Ohio’s answer to unclogging or replacing a cranky garbage disposal in your home. It is just one of many services that Brent and his crew offer. For a full array of services go to staatsplumbing.com. The number to call is (740) 625-5284.