Your home may harbor a hidden menace. The persistent trickle from a leaking toilet, unnoticed over months or even years, can damage your home. From compromised foundations to water-damaged walls, warped flooring, crumbling sheetrock, and beyond, the consequences can be extensive and costly.
Tired of showering in Lake Yuckamungo? If you don’t feel clean because your shower drain is backed up and you’re tired of saying, “I’ll deal with that tomorrow,” today is your day. Today, your X-Pipe plumber will give you some pro tips to clear that clog and enjoy your morning shower in peace—not in a […]
We’ve all been there. The coldest day of the year is the day our trusted hot water heater decides to stop working. Cold showers, dirty clothes, and slimy dishes are no way to live. Comfort aside, we often forget about the importance of the hot water heater in modern health and living. As overutilized as […]
While we often associate plumbing issues with the usual suspects like clogs and leaks, there’s a silent intruder that can wreak havoc on your sewer system: tree roots. In this X-Pipe blog post, we’re going to explore how tree roots find their way into your sewer lines. Let’s discuss the signs of infiltration and, most […]
It’s time for a plumbing wake-up call. Flushing cat poop down the toilet may be convenient, but it is NOT safe–for the environment or your pipes. While Fluffy is cute and makes your house a home, cleaning up after your feline can be a pain. Especially when it comes to the odor and mess of […]
It’s embarrassing and unpleasant, but understanding the why’s and how’s of sewage backing up through the bathtub drain is a topic best explored. That’s right. It’s an unsettling problem, but fear not – the X-Pipe experts are here to shed light on the reasons behind this unfortunate occurrence and provide you with the tools to […]
A backed-up kitchen sink can quickly halt family time, put dinner on hold, and turn your daily kitchen routine into an ordeal. A double sink consists of two separate basins with a shared drain line and disposer. When one basin backs up into the other, it is a clear sign of a critical plumbing problem. […]
As winter sets in, use these pro tips to rescue your home from damage caused by frozen pipes. Metal and plastic pipes buried in the ground or found in exterior walls are vulnerable to freezing temperatures (32° F / 0° C). Because water expands when it freezes, a burst pipe can lead to costly repairs […]
