It Will Be Freezing out There Very Soon.

Sure enough, as Thanksgiving approaches freezing weather is not far behind in the Columbus, OH. area. It may be comforting to know that most of the pipes in your home are protected from the cold. They are insulated along with the house and they get heat from the thermostat. The simple truth is when a pipe freezes, it can burst!

The easiest way to prevent that is to drain the lines prior to the first hard freeze. The next best thing you can do for your Columbus area home is to have a frost-free hose bib installed. Now, make sure to install insulation for each and every faucet at risk before winter sets in. Are you able to do all of this yourself?

Staats Plumbing will winterize and protect your faucets from freezing. All you have to do is give them a call and set up an appointment to have it done. Brent and his crew are experts at outdoor pipe freezing prevention. They are easy to find on the web at staatsplumbing.com. Then call (740) 625-5284. Don’t hesitate before November turns into December. 

Kitchens…The Center of activity.

A kitchen is a very busy place in the average Columbus area household.  Hooking up a kitchen requires a pro.  It takes planning as well as plumbing expertise.  The garbage disposal, the dishwasher and the refrigerator (any and all appliances) all need to be properly positioned and then hooked up by a plumbing professional.

Take the seemingly simple task of hooking up a refrigerator –

1.  The water supply needs to be shut off.

2.  Copper tubing is then threaded through a hole that must be drilled.

3.  Attach one end of that copper tubing to the refrigerator’s water pipe.

4.  Then, hook up the water valve to the T-fitting.

Are your eyes starting to glaze over?  To properly hook up any and all appliances within a kitchen you call the kitchen appliance installation pros at Staats Plumbing serving Columbus Ohio and the surrounding area.  They know their way around a kitchen almost as well as mom!  Just call (740) 625-5284.    

How to Detect and Repair a Slab Leak.

What exactly is a slab leak?  A slab leak is a break in a pipe that runs beneath the concrete down in the foundation of your home. So, when the pipe breaks, water seeps into the ground and then into your home’s foundation.  Slab leaks can occur in either water or sewer lines.  Unfortunately, they can result in costly damage!

Early detection is vitally important.  To catch this problem at the onset, homeowners with concrete foundations must know what warning signs are indicative of this type of leak such as running water…where is the sound coming from?  A high water bill…that will get your attention!  Mysterious warm or wet spots on your floor.

There is no question about it…slab leaks and drain leaks in general can be disastrous for your home.  When you sense the signs of a leaking slabs or drains beneath your foundation immediately call the drain cleaning and repair experts at Staats Plumbing.  In the Columbus area, the answer to your plumbing problems is Staats Plumbing at (740) 625-5284.

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.

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.    

Become a Big Part of a Growing Company.

Staats Plumbing of Columbus, Ohio and the surrounding area is growing.  Do you want to be a part of a successful plumbing company in Central Ohio?  Maybe the strength and security of an established plumbing firm appeals to you.  Maybe this is a step on the way to owning your own shop.  Whatever the reason, we invite you to apply.

How familiar are you with backflow?  We specialize in backflow testing.  Of course, there are the many areas of expertise that you would expect such as drain cleaning, water heater replacement and repair, toilet and sump pump repair and installation.  Plumbing is an honest and lucrative profession.

Maybe you can be a part of our successful and growing team at Staats Plumbing of Columbus, Ohio.  Give us a call soon and meet Brent and the team as soon as possible.  Let’s get to know each other.  We are Columbus Ohio’s full-service plumbing company and backflow experts.  Call today at (740) 625-5284.

Certified Backflow Testing.

Oh yes, not just anyone can test for backflow in your Central Ohio home.  Becoming a backflow tester requires certification.  Initially, it takes about 40 hours of classroom study.  It costs several hundred dollars to become a certified backflow technician.  When that is completed additional licensing is required.

Next, a plumber needs to acquire a backflow testing gage which also will set them back several hundred dollars.  Then comes the re-certification.  Yes, the re-certification!  A plumber needs to renew his certification every two years and that typically takes another eight hours of time in a classroom or online.

Dedication to the plumbing profession is a must and backflow certification is certainly no exception.  One of the top backflow testing companies in the Columbus Ohio area is Staats Plumbing.  When that annual test is due on your home please call Brent at Staats Plumbing.  That phone number is (740) 625-5284. 

Your Ever-Reliable Toilet.

We surely do take them for granted until they won’t allow us to do so anymore.  Our toilets work like well-oiled machines for years, then slowly fill-up, back-up, and fight back.  I think a lot of people feel that fixing a toilet is a DIY job, and maybe it is in some rudimentary instances.  Perhaps, you are just buying time before the inevitable.

Let us at least explore some of the common problems you may have with your toilet(s) –

1.  The tank won’t fill, or it is slow to do so.

2.  Abnormal noises are coming from it.

3.  It constantly runs.  You just know that the next water bill will reflect that.

Let me reassure you that I use Fluidmaster professional quality toilet parts.  I carefully vetted my choices and I feel that these are the best.  My name is Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing.  I have taken great pride in using quality parts in all of my plumbing repairs in the Columbus Ohio area.  Just give me a call anytime at (740) 625-5284.  

Freezing Weather is not that Far Away.

Ice forms quickly in water supply pipes leading to exposed outdoor faucets when temperatures dip to 28 degrees or below (which they will in Columbus soon enough).  Water damage from frozen pipes may extend far into the home.  Pipe ruptures due to freezing faucets outside typically occur inside walls. 

Prepare for winter by –

1.  Locating all of your exterior faucets and remove attached hoses.

2.  Locate the individual shutoff valve in each supply line in your home leading to a faucet.

3.  Turn the water off, then go outside and let some water drain out.

4.  Stock faucet insulation kits can be installed in older homes.

Those are some preventative measures you can take around your property, but when pipes freeze you may need to call in a professional plumber.  In Columbus, Ohio that man is Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing.  It is just one of the many plumbing services that Brent and his crew perform every day.  Call Staats Plumbing at (740) 625-5284.

Some Find Their Plumbing Problem Hard to Explain.

Because most of us are not schooled in the correct terminology as it pertains to a plumbing problem we have trouble explaining it to a licensed plumber.  At Staats Plumbing we get it.  It is sort of like trying to explain what is wrong with your car over the phone to an auto mechanic.  It can really get confusing!

That is why, here at Staats Plumbing we offer a convenient and easy to fill-out way of explaining your problem BEFORE you even speak with us.  Here is the way that you do it.  Go to www.staatsplumbing.com and click on the request services tab.  Here, you will find an easy and convenient way of explaining your plumbing problem so that we can respond.

We have a commitment to the Columbus and Central Ohio area to troubleshoot, repair, and, if necessary, replace broken plumbing in your home or office.  Explaining the problem may be the most difficult part, so go to the request services tab and tell us what is wrong.  I am Brent, the head of Staats Plumbing.  You can always call me at (740) 625-5284.

Backflow 101.

I’ll bet that your Alma mater did not have this course!  So, what is backflow and why is it important to you?  It is the undesired reverse flow of contaminants into potable water from an “end-use” hazard and is typically driven by common, but unfavorable, hydraulic events in either the public or a private water distribution system.

Are you still confused?  In general, homeowners can and should become more knowledgeable in the subject of backflow prevention.  Installation, repair, replacement and/or testing of “testable” backflow assemblies should be the job of a licensed Columbus area backflow prevention plumbing professional.

Enter the expertise of Brent Staats and his backflow troubleshooting experts at Staats Plumbing.  Brent has spent decades keeping Central Ohio dry and healthy with a consistent flow of uncontaminated water.  Testing for backflow or fixing the problem is something which Columbus home owners need to pay attention to.  Call Brent today at (740) 625-5284.

You are Only as Good as the Tools you Use.

In most trades that is the benchmark of great service other than the people themselves that stand behind the work.  If you wish, take a few minutes do some research on these companies…American Standard, Delta Faucets, InSinkerator, Moen, Oakley, Ruud water heaters, and Zoeller sump pumps.

I think that you will be impressed by their various reputations.  These manufacturers of a plumber’s various products are impressive and internationally respected.  Best of all, they are guaranteed through years of product testing and customer satisfaction.  You can’t ask for much more than that!

Add a quality team to install them and you have the answer to all of your plumbing needs in the Columbus Ohio area.  I am Brent Staats, the owner of Staats Plumbing.  For more than 20 years we have served Central Ohio with pride, hard work, and quality products.  I hope that you will think of us for any and all plumbing problems.  Please call me at (740) 625-5284.

Wasted Water.

The conservationists would have a cow.  Don’t waste a precious resource.  Have you ever thought about how much water is wasted when your toilet is running?  The average leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water per day. That's over 6,000 gallons a month all from just one leaking toilet!

And, what is the most common cause of a higher water bill?  It’s a leaky toilet or toilets in your home, of course.  It is a problem that must be immediately addressed, or your water bill could actually double.  Sometimes a leaky toilet is easy to fix.  You can just lift up the float arm and bend or adjust it to stop the running.

On many other occasions a toilet repair professional is the best answer.  The last thing in the world you want to do is aggravate the problem!  A plumber like Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing is always a good call.  He is a Columbus, Ohio plumbing pro who will come to your rescue as quickly as possible.  Give him a call at (740) 625-5284.

Broken Sump Pump = Flooding.

This is NOT an equation you want to face…ever!  If you are a homeowner in the Columbus area you may know a lot about sump pumps.  For years, sump pumps have been pretty common fixtures in Central Ohio homes.  The US Federal Clean Water Act assured that in 1987 when they required certain homes to have a sump pump.

So, what are some of the things that cause a sump pump failure?

1.  A very simple electrical power failure, which, of course can happen during a storm.

2.  You have an incorrectly installed pump.

3.  The size is wrong for your particular needs.

4.  Often, it is merely a problem with the switch.

5.  Improper maintenance…many of us are guilty of that.

Brent Staats to the rescue!  He is the owner of Staats Plumbing and has been serving the plumbing needs of the Columbus Ohio area for many years.  Brent and his team are sump pump troubleshooting, repair, and replacement experts.  Before a failing sump pump disrupts your life call Brent at (740) 625-5284.

What is Backflow Testing?

You don’t get a warning notice taped to your front door.  If the pressure in your home’s water system isn't maintained, the risk for water flowing backward into the water system and becoming contaminated is greatly increased.  Backflow testing monitors the health and safety mechanisms that are designed specifically to protect the purity of the water.

What is the function of a backflow prevention device?  Well, it keeps dirty water from pools, storm drains and other external water sources from flowing backward into clean, uncontaminated water or into your home.  With summer on its way to the Columbus area, wouldn’t it be prudent to have it checked for efficiency?

Most cities and counties in the United States recommend and even require yearly testing by a certified backflow testing expert.  Would you like to know one of the best backflow testing plumbers in the entire Columbus area?  He is Brent Staats and his team from Staats Plumbing.  It takes one call to have your system checked (740) 625-5284.

It’s Hot and Dry out Here.

Sure, you can escape the heat this summer, but your lawn can’t.  That means your sprinkler system had better be ready to face the challenges of a hot, humid Columbus area summer of ’18.  When was your sprinkler system last checked or replaced?  Well, the components may have a shelf-life of a dozen years or more, but quality always plays a roll.

Here are some of the warning signs that your sprinkler system is on its last leg –

1.  The sprinkler heads are worn out.

2.  They have become clogged with debris.

3.  Check the valves on the backflow device.

4.  Pipes have been crushed by roots.

It’s going to be a hot time in the old town this summer!  Your sprinkler system needs to be in top condition.  This is a great time to call Columbus area plumber and troubleshooter Brent Staats.  Brent and his crew at Staats Plumbing are noted area backflow experts.  Keep this phone number handy (740) 625-5284.

GIGO.

Are you familiar with that modern acronym…garbage in garbage out?  Well, that applies to the upcoming summer when many of us in the Columbus area will be using our garbage disposals more and more.  What should you look and listen for when you believe that your garbage disposal is about to go south on you?

Here are, hopefully some helpful hints –

1.  Smelling foul odors…don’t blame your dog!

2.  Leaky water around the disposal.

3.  When there is a jam.

4.  Noise…grinding etc.

At the first sign of a disposal malfunction, it is likely that complete failure is not far behind.  It may be the right time to call Columbus Ohio’s garbage disposal repair and replacement experts.  That’s Staats Plumbing.  For any plumbing need in and around the capital pick up the phone and call Staats at (740) 625-5284.       

Who You Use Reflects on Who you Are.

By this, we mean that whom you associate with will tend to indicate what kind of person (or company) you are.  If the companies that you use to do your job are high-quality well-known ones, then you exude more confidence when doing YOUR job!  That just makes a ton of sense…doesn’t it?

Try these names on for size.  American Standard, Moen, Delta, Ruud, Oatey, Zoller, etc.  Go ahead, research the national reputation of these American giants.  You will soon discover that doing business locally with someone who uses their products is a really great idea.

Check out www.staatsplumbing.com for a complete list of companies with whom we affiliate here in the Columbus Ohio area.  The next time you need backflow, water heater, garbage disposal, installation of gas lines, etc. you may call us with confidence that comes with years of serving your plumbing needs.  We are Staats Plumbing at (740) 625-5284. 

InSinkErator.

That’s funky spelling, but it’s a definite improvement in your kitchen.  Did you know that there  are more American-built InSinkErator garbage disposals in homes around the world than all other brands combined?  Pretty impressive…huh?  That is a little like saying “hand me a Kleenex” when asking for a tissue!

InSinkErator instant hot water dispensers speed up preparation of meals & drinks like coffee & tea.  They make cleaning a piece of cake and are useful for dozens of other tasks. Not only that, the stylish, faucets complement your existing kitchen faucet, adding to the beauty of your kitchen in general.

All of the Staats Plumbing service trucks carry InSinkErator disposals just in case a repair is not possible.  If replacement of your Columbus area garbage disposal is the best option, the professional team at Staats Plumbing will let you know.  Just give them a call to come to your home and check it out.  Call (740) 625-5284.

Faucets Inside and Outside.

This can be a plumbing nightmare.  As the temperatures in the Columbus area moderate the pipes thaw and leaks can cause BIG problems!  Here is a fact of nature… once it warms up and the pipes thaw out, that’s when you’ll see a small drip.  Then, it becomes drip, drip, drip in very short order.

One of the biggest culprits is outdoor hose bibs. Water lines that supply outdoor spigots should be closed and hoses emptied of water to prevent ice from making its way into inner water lines. Failure to do that can result in a leaky or a burst pipe.  It may be hindsight now, but that could be what caused your nightmare.

How do you fix it?  Well, fortunately, that answer is easy around here.  You call Staats Plumbing.  They are the Columbus area plumbing professionals at fixing faucet leaks inside and outside of your home as well as showers and sinks.  You can’t turn back the clock, but you can get the pipes up and running again by calling them at (740) 625-5284.