Recent Plumbing Articles

A pipe clogged with thick fats, oil and grease
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does Hydro Jetting Cost?

If you're experiencing sewer issues, a plumber might recommend hydro jetting. Learning more about what this service is and how much it costs can help you budget for it.

UPVC pipe burst
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

7 Common Plumbing Issues in Older Homes

Old properties can be charming but often have plumbing problems lurking under the surface. Learn about the most common plumbing problems in old homes.

Leaking Water Heater with puddle
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Tell When It's Time to Replace Your Water Heater

Replacing a water heater involves a lot of inconvenience and expense. However, knowing when it's time to replace your water heater can potentially save you from astronomically high energy bills.

A man holding a water heater element damaged from corrosion. In the background the boiler and a view of the lawn. Close up.
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Test a Water Heater Element

Water heater on the fritz? Read on to find out which steps you can take to find out if it's being caused by a faulty water heater element.

Man washing hands in bathroom sink at home checking temperature touching running water with hand. Closeup on fingers under hot water out of a faucet of a sink.
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Causes Low Water Pressure? (And How Do You Fix It?)

If you're experiencing low water pressure, it could be a sign of a more serious fault with your plumbing system.  This guide will help you troubleshoot what might be going on in your pipes.

Critical case for a major plumbing and drainage repair
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Long Does It Take to Replace the Pipes in Your Home?

Repiping your house is an expensive and disruptive undertaking, so it's natural to wonder how long you'll have to wait to use your plumbing fixtures as usual.

sewer
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Is Hydro Jetting And How Does It Work?

Before you dial up a plumber to hydro jet your pipes, you should know what you’re getting yourself into. Here’s a primer.

Photo of an unfinished basement with a newly installed sump pump pit
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Sump Pump?

A sump pump can prevent water from building up inside your basement. Sump pump installation isn't cheap, but it can pay for itself many times over by guarding against expensive structural damage.

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