5 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Plumbing Service
At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, we understand how tempting it can be to "fix" your own plumbing. However, hiring a professional plumbing service can save you money in the long-run and ensure the problem is taken care of once and for all. If you're like most people, you probably take your...
Gas and Water Lines Are Our Specialty and They Often Work Together
Photo By Evgen_Prozhyrko at istock Burning gas creates heat, and water puts that heat to work cooking, washing, and heating your home. They are natural partners, and both are carried in pipes throughout your home or business. You'll be much happier making just one call tot us for plumbing service repairs...
5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Water Efficiency
Photo By Viktoriia Hnatiuk at istock Improving your home's water efficiency is good for the environment and great for your wallet. Since the 1990s, residential water consumption has decreased by 22%, but America still has plenty of room for improvement. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average household uses...
Maintaining Your Garbage Disposal
Photo By BanksPhotos at istock Your Garbage Disposal: A Tough Appliance That Needs Some Tender Care Let's talk about the care and feeding of that growing beast under your sink, your garbage disposal. Peeling veggies over the sink and sending the remains down the disposal makes cleanup after meals a...
What’s in Your Toilet and How Does it Work?
Photo By New Africa at Shutterstock What Goes on in Your "Throne?" Your modern toilet is carefully designed to be reliable, self-cleaning, eco-friendly and simple to use. Still, they wind up giving plumbing company technicians plenty of work. It's an amazing piece of engineering, even in its simplest form and there are...
Do You Need a Water Purifier?
Photo By Flamingo Images at Shutterstock It's easy to take clean tap water for granted, but as the Flint, Michigan, water crisis has proven, that's not always the case. If you're thinking about having a plumber install a filtration system, you may already be concerned about the quality, clarity, or composition of your...
Drain Cleaning Methods: Chemicals vs. Tools
For slow or clogged drains, there are two basic ways to fix the problem — chemicals or tools. Our company uses the best method to ensure our clients won't have problems in the near future. However, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain also believes in an eco-friendly approach whenever possible. Here, we'll...
Plumbing in a Pandemic: Your FAQs for Maintenance and Safety Protocols
Stay at home orders in many states mean a full house, round the clock. More people at home means more stress on major home systems like your plumbing. Every extra flush or meal prepared at home means you're one step closer to needing plumbing service. At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain,...
Lose Something Down the Drain? Here’s How You Can Get It Back
Photo By infjustice at Shutterstock Most things that fall into a sink are too large to disappear down the drain, but occasionally, a favorite earring or even a wedding ring can tumble in and vanish before you can catch it. It may be one of your most treasured belongings, but don't...
Experience a Plumbing Fail? How to Fix It and When to Call a Pro
Photo By RuslanDashinsky at istock When your plumbing isn't working right, don't put off calling your plumber. While many people are tempted to make repairs on their own, doing so can put your plumbing at risk for more complex concerns and more expensive repairs. However, it's not always easy to...
Could Roots Be Taking Over Your Pipes? Here’s What to Look for:
Photo By Stephen Farhall at Shutterstock Roots are one of the most common problems for pipes running to and from buildings, both residential and commercial. It may not seem like an obvious problem. After all, most people don't plant trees directly over pipelines. However, root systems are always growing as they...
Different Types of Plumbing Pipe Materials
Photo By Madcat_Madlove at Shutterstock When it comes to plumbing installation and repairs, the piping you have in your home can have a major influence on how much you pay, as well as how often you can expect to perform maintenance and have a professional plumber make adjustments. Keep reading to...
