Ways to Identify Hidden Leaks
Photo By By posteriori at Shutterstock The tough part of water line repair is locating the source of the leak, which is often hidden in walls, floors, ceilings, or even in concrete foundations. Leaks can be stealthy, with water appearing far from the actual pipe problem. Sometimes, there's no obvious evidence of...
3 Tips to Make Sure Your New Water Heater Is Working Correctly
Photo By BanksPhotos at istock Most homeowners don't think about their water heater until it breaks down or it ruptures and floods their basement floors. However, it's one of the most important appliances in the home. If you've just installed a new tank-style water heater, it should last for eight...
Why You Hear Knocking Sounds in Your Walls
Photo By Thananya Apiromyanon at Shutterstock Knocking pipes and eerie music might suit the plot of your favorite horror movie but it's hardly something you want to hear coming from your own plumbing system. Before you call Ghostbusters, take the time to learn about the possible causes of knocking, tapping, or...
What’s This Called? A Guide to Your Disposal
Photo By -Oxford- at istock A Plumber's Guide to Your Garbage Disposal A modern garbage disposal or, as they call it in Canada, a "garburator," looks a bit like something NASA designed for a space mission with hoses, wires, and a big barrel-shaped unit that has an awful lot of...
Plumbing Equipment: Rent or Own?
Photo By Vladimir Breytberg at Shutterstock Unless you are licensed and trained to work on residential plumbing systems, we don't recommend conducting repairs on your own. However, there are plumbing tools that you can acquire for minor jobs that don't require an insured plumber. Contact bluefrog Plumbing + Drain for satisfaction...
When Another Plumber Didn’t Repair It Correctly
Photo By Monkey Business Images at Shutterstock In an emergency, you might panic and call the first plumber that pops up in your Google search. sometimes, you may get lucky and connect with a local plumber who knows what they're doing. However, you could also get an unlicensed plumber looking to...
Preparing Your Home Plumbing for Renovation
Photo By Rido at Shutterstock Home renovations can be both exciting and harrowing. If you plan to redo a kitchen, bathroom or basement, you will need the help of a licensed plumber to bring your plans to life. It's great to see a project that you worked hard for progress nicely. You probably...
Learning Your Local Plumbing Code
Photo By kupicoo at istock If you plan a home renovation, don't forget to educate yourself on the process needed to make plumbing changes. This overlooked area can cost you money and time. Avoid fines and work stoppages by hiring a plumber who is licensed, insured and knowledgeable about the local...
10 Steps to Recovery from a Burst Pipe and Tips to Avoid Future Disasters
Photo By Christin Lola at Shutterstock At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, our emergency plumber service encounters indoor flooding for many reasons. One of the most common and extensive is broken or burst water pipes. Corroded pipes, loose joints, physical damage, and subfreezing temperatures are a few of the reasons why pipes burst...
3 Surprising Plumbing Services You May Need
Photo By Martin Haas at Shutterstock 3 Surprising Plumbing Services You May Need and That Can Save You Time, Trouble, and Cost Your bluefrog Plumbing + Drain technician has an extensive range of strategies to deal with plumbing problems in your home or business. Gone are the days when the answer...
Preparing Your Home Plumbing to Sell
Photo By Andy Dean Photography at Shutterstock If you want to sell your home, you might want to leave behind changes that will increase your sales price. When considering home upgrades, it makes sense to include plumbing repairs that could impact the inspection and future home buyer's decision. Call bluefrog Plumbing +...
Form and Function: Choosing Fixtures for Water Conservation
Photo By Photographee.eu at Shutterstock Elegant and Efficient: There are Now Plenty of Beautiful, Convenient, Water-Saving Fixture Choices for Your Home At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, we've seen the trend in commercial buildings where water savings is now a must. There are plenty of incentives such as LEED points, code compliance,...
