Butler Plumbing Blog

We sincerely hope you don’t have to deal with a plumbing emergency anytime soon, but read this to make sure you’re prepared and know what to do in case one happens.  Shut Off the Water If you find yourself with a plumbing emergency such as a burst pipe or overflowing drain, the first thing you should do is shut off the water. Before you have an emergency, make sure that you know where your home water shutoff is located and how to

Pipes aren’t perfect and sometimes they start making the strangest of sounds. Some of these noises can be particularly unsettling – do you call a plumber or an exorcist?  Don’t worry, this blog will help you identify the most common plumbing sounds and understand what they mean.  Banging or Hammering Sounds  When your pipes make a banging sound within your walls, this is known as a ‘water hammer’ and it’s the most common plumbing noise people complain about. You’ll often hear this sound

You know all those handy products that say “flushable” on the label? Is it really such a good idea to flush them? Read on to find out.   Wipes There are plenty of sanitary wipes, baby wipes, and makeup remover wipes that are marked “flushable” on the package, so they’re fine to flush, right? Wrong. These products should actually be disposed of in the trash instead. These wipes are advertised as flushable because they do eventually break down, however

Now is a great time of year to do a thorough at-home plumbing inspection to determine whether there is anything that needs attention before the issue gets worse and causes damage. Follow these steps to give your home plumbing a checkup and diagnose any problems.   Test the Taps Test out all of the taps in your home (including any outdoor spigots) and check that they’re working, have appropriate water pressure, are reaching the right temperature when you turn

Pass on the chemical drain cleaners. They are corrosive and will gradually eat away at your pipes, causing much bigger problems than the clog that you started with. Using a plunger is a much better solution because it won’t damage your pipes. For particularly stubborn clogs that your plunger is no match against, call in the professionals to clean your drains using a snake or hydro jet.

Frozen pipes are a pain at best, a major expense and stressor at worst. Prevent your pipes from freezing this winter with these simple steps.   Insulate Your Pipes Insulate any exposed pipes, particularly those located outdoors or in unheated areas (like garages), before winter hits. There are a number of different effective insulation options, such as insulating tape that you can wrap around a pipe or insulating foam. Check your local home improvement store for pipe insulation materials.   Let