Blog Posts in May, 2017

What Is an Escutcheon?

What’s an Escutcheon? An escutcheon is the metal part that hides the unappealing hole in the wall where the pipes come through. It is also known as a cover plate or flange. You can find escutcheons on the wall or ceiling around your shower arm, by the toilet next to the shutoff valve for your toilet’s water supply, and under your sink where the faucet supplies emerge. Why Would You Replace an ...

5 Features of Your Plumbing System You Must Know

When you think about your entire plumbing system, you’re probably picturing a toilet, faucets, a bathtub, etc. However, the reality is that your home’s plumbing system is much more than a few fixtures. The fact is that there are several smaller parts which make those fixtures work and are considered the most important components of the system itself. The following are the 5 most important parts in ...

Do You Need to Insulate Your Pipes?

There are several great reasons why you should insulate your plumbing pipes. Installing your own water pipe insulation is typically as easy as purchasing sleeves, cutting them to length and securing them in place using tape. However, some hard-to-reach areas of pipe may require a licensed, experienced plumber. The following are the 3 benefits of insulating your pipes: Saves money. Insulating pipes ...

My Toilet is Overflowing - What Do I Do?

If there is one thing we can all rely on, it should be a toilet that is able to properly flush. Unfortunately, toilets can often clog and – to make matters worse – even overflow. Preventing the toilet water and its contents from spilling over onto your bathroom floor is possible, but only if you understand what to do and have the necessary tools within arm’s reach. If your toilet is prone to clogs ...