Plumbing emergencies happen at the most unusual times. Most of the time, plumbing emergency happens after hours or during the frigid cold, making these problems a nuisance to deal with for most people. If you are like most people, then you have a 24-hour emergency plumber’s number handy. When they show up, they are like
2015 was another great year plumbers and we wanted to share with you the most interesting facts that relate to plumbing. In the USA, 757 billion gallons of water have been saved due to WaterSense rated, High Efficiency Toilets (HETs) since 2006 When a leaky faucet drips at a rate of one drip per second, it can
We can all agree that – the bathroom is the worst room in the house. Yet we spend a significant amount of time in the lavatory. All of those hours basking in the bath, prepping for a night out in front of the mirror or “dropping the kids at the pool” can add up fast. However, the
Drains are often overlooked aspects of the Florida home that can cause serious problems when neglected. It isn’t uncommon for households to have the original plumbing that came with the property. This means that piping in a residence must be preserved to avoid problematic issues. When a drain is backed up, invasive floods can happen
As a Florida homeowner, there are likely many areas of your property that receive your regular attention, but if you are like most property owners, the plumbing system is not one of them. Your plumbing system, including your pipes, water heaters, faucets, fixtures and more, may be used repeatedly on a daily basis, but you may only
Did you know that about one in eight U.S. women (about 12%) will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime? October is the official breast cancer awareness month and A to Z Statewide Plumbing is happy to announce that we will be wearing a pink t-shirt and donate a dollar from every invoice
Water heater damage can be a costly expense not because it’s necessarily hard for a trained plumber to repair but because most people rarely pay attention to their water heaters until the damage becomes impossible to ignore. Here in Pembroke Pines, FL, time and weather can take their toll on most water heaters, and while you can help
Most Florida homes operate with a septic system, and it’s important to provide regular maintenance to keep everything running efficiently and avoid bigger problems down the road. At A to Z Statewide Plumbing, one of the most commonly asked questions we get is “How often a septic system should be pumped?” It depends on a number
The water heater gets quite a workout in most Florida homes. Based on manufacturer’s suggested service life, the life expectancy of a water heater is about 8 to 12 years. Water heater repair services do not always require the same technical training or licensing as plumbers and other contractors. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between a
When it comes to proper home drain care maintenance for a Florida home, it is important to understand how your home plumbing systems work, and how DIY tools and techniques can help you keep your drain pipes running at their full potential, and limit the possible buildup of chemicals and clogging debris. A clogged drain can be