South End Plumbing Heating & Air Expert Tips

Common Reasons Your Washer Won’t Drain
And How to Diagnose and Fix Them

As a homeowner you may be experiencing a problem where your washing machine does not drain. This can happen because of one of two reasons, either the water is not draining from the washing machine or the water is able to exit the washing machine but it is not able to flow through the drain pipe in the wall. There’s a number of issues that can cause those problems and with careful diagnosis you should be able to figure it out. That being said, there are some cases where an appliance repairman will need to be called if it’s trouble with your washing machine that you can’t handle or you may have to call a professional plumber to clear the drain clog in the drain in the wall.

So What Makes the Drain Gurgling Sound?

Drain gurgling occurs when there is a clog (block), and even a partial clog, preventing air from flowing through the drain. 

No matter if the gurgling sound is coming from your sink, toilet, or shower they all have the potential to be clogged. The next question is to gain an understanding of what could be causing the clog.

Best Ways To Prevent Shower Clogs
With Little Attention You Can Eliminate Most Causes of Shower Clogs.

Dealing with drain blockages requires a great deal of time and effort on your part. You may even need to call a professional to clear the clogs in some cases which can become costly. Luckily, stopping shower clogs before they happen requires little effort if you do these simple steps.

Buzz, Hum, Screech! Why Is My Water Heater Making Noise?

Are you curious as to why your water heater might be making noise? Should you perform maintenance, call a plumber, or just ignore the sounds? Worried that it might be on its last leg? We all know water heaters can be expensive to replace so it’s good to know what sounds might be serious and which ones might not be.

Water heater noises are pretty common, and they are usually an indication that you will have to at least do something about it. The list below are the most commonly reported water heater noises, as well as solutions that you as a home owner might be able to implement. We hope this helps you determine what steps you need to take to keep your water heater running at its best.

Why Do Sump Pumps Discharge Into Storm Drains Rather Than A Sewer Line?

You see storm drains near every road daily, and you know that they link up to the sewer system. But did you know that the storm drain system is different from the sewer one that connects to your home? You may be assuming that all underground pipes use the same system and head to a treatment plant, but most municipalities have two drainage systems – one for rain water/meltwater and another for sewage waste.

Removing via sump pump the rain and snow from around your foundation is important for keeping your basement or crawl space dry. But can you just dump that water being removed back into a sewer line? It may depends on which part of our city’s wastewater infrastructure it connects to!

What Should You Do If You Smell Natural Gas Around Your Home?

If you have natural gas service to your home there’s a chance you could have gas leaks at not know it. Because some outdoor leaks present no prompt issue, gas companies are aware of thousands of leakages that go unrepaired.

Those non-threatening leaks are outdoors and far away from buildings and homes. Indoor gas leaks, despite exactly how tiny they do preset a serious risk. For this reason, all gas leaks should be reported to the gas company so they can come out and turn off the gas service line to your home at the meter.