South End Plumbing Heating & Air Expert Tips

Since the start of our sister company, we’ve combined and grown our very large customer base. In the last few months we’ve serviced many homes in the greater Charlotte area. One of the features of our brand identity is our fleet of newly wrapped vehicles that have strikingly similar logos with clever changes to distinguish between the two companies. Both brands are embellished with classic scrolls that help to embody the strength we have in traditional values.  Also symbolized in our corporate colors is our Black Label service that combines quality and honesty that you can count on.

In Charlotte, cold weather comes fast each year and does its best to destroy our water pipes. The best way to minimize the damage from cold weather on household plumbing is to do a little winterizing, which essentially means protecting them against the freezing that can expand the water and rupture pipes. A busted water pipes can cause thousands of dollars of damage when water soaks walls, ceilings, and floors, so it just makes sense to take some time to prevent the possibility.

As a home owner you’ll want to winterize outside faucets (hose spigots). This is relatively easy to do with insulated covers that fit over the spigots, which cost between $10 and $20 at Lowes or Home Depot. Installing these covers, along with performing a few simple winterizing procedures, can prevent outdoor faucets from bursting due to freezing.

About Your Water Heater Your water heater is an appliance that can provide you with comfort in your home.  While you may be wondering what we’re implying, the truth is that hot water for showers or long soaks in the tub, or for washing your laundry or dishes wouldn’t be possible without your water heater.  … [Read More]

What Our Plumbers Offer If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of having a toilet that backs up and won’t flush, you know the inconveniences it can cause, particularly if you have only one bathroom that is shared among several people.  Instead of running to the neighbors’ house whenever your toilet is clogged, consider calling … [Read More]

Consequences of Water Leaks A water leak can be a major inconvenience in more ways than one. The first is the amount of water that is lost. This doesn’t look too great on a water bill. The second is the damage that a water leak can do. Water can destroy anything it touches that it … [Read More]

Fix Leaks Without Delay With any home or business, regular building maintenance is key. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies perfectly to home and business maintenance needs. It is much easier to solve a problem early than to wait until it increases in severity. This is true … [Read More]