Can You Feel the Pressure?

That may well be true in the last year with Covid-19. What about your Columbus, Ohio area home’s gas lines? If you have pressure tested your home or business, it will give you peace of mind that the gas coming into the facility is at the right level. It probably requires the temporary installation of a gas pressure gauge.

Why is gas pressure important? Methane gas is a byproduct of decomposing organic matter…yuck!  When it comes to natural gas you will find that it is predominately methane.  Natural gas is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. Utility companies will actually add a distinctive odor to identify natural gas leaks before it is too late!

Leaking gas lines are not to be taken with a grain of salt. You need to call a qualified licensed gas line inspector in Columbus to troubleshoot the problem. The answer is always Staats Plumbing. Check out the many plumbing related services that Staats Plumbing provides in the Columbus area by googling staatsplumbing.com. Always call (740) 625-5284.

A Gas Problem in your Home Could be Very Serious!

Here is a simple truth…gas lines in need of repair or replacement are extremely dangerous to your Columbus area home. Since natural gas is, by its very nature, an odorless substance you should take a look at these ways that you can begin to determine if your home is experiencing a gas leak and react quickly.

1.  You experience a strange feeling or smell.

2.  Some appliances may begin to malfunction.

3.  An eyebrow-raising increase in your gas bill.

So, now to the heart of the matter. If you even suspect that your home may be experiencing a gas leak due to a damaged line, please do not hesitate to contact a professional plumber! A strong suggestion would be Staats Plumbing a gas line repair and replacement expert in the Columbus Ohio area. Please google staatsplumbing.com for details and call (740) 625-5284.

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.

How Did Columbus Become the State Capital?

It started in 1803 when Ohio’s first state capital was Chillicothe (believe it or not!). In 1810 the capital city of the Buckeye State became Zanesville. Finally, in 1816 Columbus officially became the capital of our fair state. Not Cincinnati, not Cleveland, but Columbus…which was founded on Valentine’s Day 1812.

Today, our city is a teaming metropolis of nearly 900,000 residents. It is the most populous city in the State of Ohio and the 14th most populous in the nation. Except for Phoenix and Austin, it is the most populous of all the state capital cities in the US. We are rightfully proud to be residents of Columbus Ohio!

Here at Staats Plumbing we take our responsibility very seriously. We serve the plumbing and backflow testing needs of this large metropolitan area. When you need emergency or routine plumbing maintenance in the year to come, we hope you will think of Brent and his team at Staats Plumbing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Staats family to yours.

Why Hire Staats Plumbing?

It is a fair question. Why should you choose Staats Plumbing for emergency or maintenance plumbing services? Well, Brent, our owner’s, story begins almost a quarter of a century ago when he entered the plumbing industry and set his focus on becoming a licensed plumber, and, perhaps more importantly a Certified Backflow Tester.

As the years progressed, Brent took over “The Z Man” franchise in the Columbus area in 2013 and serviced their existing customers. Two years later, like any enterprising entrepreneur, he founded Staats Plumbing to serve the plumbing needs of residents and businesses in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Today, hundreds of area residents count on Brent and his team for everything from backflow certification to that pesky leaking faucet in your home and many points in between. Why not check out all of the services that Staats Plumbing provides in Columbus by visiting staatsplumbing.com. Then call  (740) 625-5284.

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.