Plumbing problems rarely have the common courtesy to occur during normal business hours. While inconvenient, though, it’s normally not a big deal to wait to have the issue fixed until you can schedule an appointment. It’s a very different story when it comes to plumbing emergencies, though. A plumbing emergency is any plumbing problem that cannot wait for a future appointment; it will simply cause too much damage in the interim. So, what are you supposed to do when a plumbing emergency crops up at 3 in the morning, or some other time outside of normal business hours? Follow the steps below to mitigate the damage as much as possible.
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What to During a Plumbing Emergency
Monday, February 29th, 2016FOG: The Bane of Your Drains
Monday, December 14th, 2015This is the time of year when you have about five weeks of continual food (if you count Halloween, it’s more). If you are hosting any kind of holiday gathering, you need to be very aware of what is going down your drain, especially if the food going down your drain is a fat, oil or grease (FOG). Nothing clogs a drain faster or more effectively than too much FOG, and we know because the holiday season is one of our busiest for plumbing calls. Why is FOG so bad for your plumbing? Let’s take a look.
Get Your Garbage Disposal Ready to Work for the Holidays!
Monday, November 30th, 2015We just had one of the food-heaviest holidays, but there is more to come! If your garbage disposal in Doylestown got a workout this past Thanksgiving, help it out with a little maintenance. Maintenance can go a long way toward making sure your disposal is there for our other upcoming holidays. Are you already seeing the results of some challenging food in your garbage disposal? Call the plumbing pros from Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling for a quick drain cleaning!
Let Us Insulate Your Pipes This Fall!
Monday, November 2nd, 2015There are certain types of winter repairs that are really a pain in the neck to deal with, and at the top of the list is a burst or cracked pipe due to freezing. We are no strangers to frigid temperatures here in Doylestown, and it doesn’t matter if your piping is brand new or 20 years old. What matters is if the piping is exposed to cold weather, and this can be outside your home or close to the exterior part of your home. Without proper insulating, your hot and cold plumbing pipes, including pipes for boilers, are at risk. But with help from the plumbing experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling, you can schedule an appointment for pipe insulation now and be all set for the cold winter weather.
Drains Have an Odor? Call Us for Drain Cleaning!
Monday, October 5th, 2015No one likes dealing with things that smell, and when your drains are emitting a constant odor, the environment in your home can get really unpleasant. Getting rid of those odors isn’t just a matter of squirting some dish soap down the drain and scrubbing, or putting a chemical, over-the-counter drain cleaner in your drain. You need effective, safe, professional drain cleaning, and the plumbing experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling are here to help.
What Causes a Sewer Line to Back Up?
Monday, August 17th, 2015If there’s a particular aspect of your home plumbing system that you don’t ever want to think about as a homeowner, it would most definitely be your sewer line. Not only is the ick factor a 10 on a 1-10 scale, repairs to a sewer line are often more expensive than other kinds of plumbing issues. As such, it’s good to know what can cause your sewer line to potentially back up so that you can successfully avoid some of these scenarios in your own home.
Why It’s Important to Take Care of Leaks Right Away
Monday, July 27th, 2015We’ve all had that faucet with the small leak. We learn to tune out the annoying drip, drip, drip sound to the point where it is simply background noise. After all, it’s just a little drip – how much can it really do? Turns out, quite a lot, which is why it’s important to hire plumbing experts, like the ones at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling for repair.
Have a Leak Coming Through Your Ceiling? Give Us a Call!
Monday, July 13th, 2015Leaks are never a good thing, but it’s the leaks behind your walls that can be some of the most problematic. If you have noticed areas of your ceiling that are wet, or are actually dripping, it’s time to give the plumbing experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling a call. Leaks behind your ceiling require immediate attention, and our pros are here to help you with all your plumbing repair needs in Ambler, PA.
Why Annual Plumbing Maintenance Is Important
Monday, July 6th, 2015Odds are, you schedule your heating and cooling system for maintenance, as well as your car and other household appliances. So why wouldn’t you also schedule maintenance for your home’s plumbing system? A professional maintenance appointment for your plumbing system isn’t a quick visual review of the outside of your plumbing; it is a full inspection of your entire system, including all fixtures, to ensure your system is optimal shape. Some of the items checked are:
Common Reasons for Sump Pump Breakdown
Monday, June 29th, 2015You have a sump pump in your basement or crawlspace to remove excess water that can damage your foundation and any belongings you have in that space. However, without proper maintenance and attendance to the area in which the sump pump resides, you may encounter problems with your sump pump when you need it most. Here are some of the more common reasons your sump pump in Doylestown, PA, may develop issues: