There are a few options for powering water heaters: electric, gas, propane, and fuel oil. We will take a look at the two most popular types, electric and gas.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to your Glen Burnie, home’s plumbing, you want to feel secure it will continue to work every day when you need it, without surprises. At Alpha Plumbing, we can help you make this a reality with our plumbing maintenance plan.
Continue ReadingIf you are tired of spending precious time scraping plates into the garbage or grossed out when you have to scoop food bits from your kitchen sink, it might be time to consider installing a garbage disposal. This underrated kitchen gadget is more than just a modern convenience—it’s a cleanup superhero ready to make your life easier.
Continue ReadingFew things can cause a Glen Burbie, homeowner more stress during winter than frozen pipes. When temperatures plummet, the water inside your pipes can freeze, expanding and putting pressure on the pipe walls. Left unchecked, this can lead to cracks, leaks, or even a burst pipe—turning a small inconvenience into a costly emergency.
Continue ReadingWith winter weather just around the corner, it’s critical for Pasadena homeowners to understand the risks and dangers of frozen or burst water pipes.
Continue ReadingSewer lines are the pipes outside that connect your home to the municipal sewer system or septic tank. Sewer lines can crack or break, and the consequences can be severe. Damaged sewer lines often lead to unpleasant smells creeping into your home. These issues can be caused by tree roots invading the pipes, ground shifting, or pipe deterioration over time.
Continue ReadingWhen a drain clogs in your Maryland home, you likely grab a drain snake or a plunger for a do-it-yourself fix.
However, sometimes the problem goes much deeper than your sink or toilet. If you could see underground, you might notice tree roots invading your sewer line.
Continue ReadingSewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner. You can live with a dripping faucet for a week or two or contend with a damaged sprinkler head until you replace it.
Continue ReadingWhen people think of potential plumbing issues, tree roots are typically not the first culprit that comes to mind. However, for homeowners in Glen Burnie with trees on or near their property, roots infiltrating the sewer lines can be a very real, expensive, and frustrating problem. Trees naturally seek out moisture and nutrients, and your…
Continue ReadingFrozen pipes are so prevalent, the US DOE Office of EERE has a map showing the probability of frozen pipes in different US geographical regions.
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