Plumbing Blog & News From Performance Plumbing

Discover the Main Reasons for Stinky Drains and Smelly Water

May 19th, 2017

When plumbing does its job, it’s practically an invisible force in the home; all that water and other waste that is created is almost magically carried away with no fuss or inconvenience to anyone. What goes down the drain stays there.

That’s why when you notice a problem with your plumbing, it’s always a good idea to address it quickly. This is especially true if the problem you’re noticing is a bad smell. A bad smell is almost never harmless and can have a real impact on your health if you ignore it.

Keys to Having Clean Drains in Your Home

October 26th, 2016

Do you want to avoid costly clogged drains or potential burst pipes in your home? Are you tired of waiting too long for your sink or tub to drain?

Has your sink or tub overflowed in the past because of a slow drain? The key to preventing all of these issues is to invest in regular drain cleaning services.

Fall is drain cleaning season because it’s convenient to add it to your fall house prep and it’s a great way to ensure your holiday get-togethers are not punctuated with annoying drain problems. Here are some tips to keep your drains clean at home:

Different Ways to Boost Low Household Water Pressure

August 26th, 2016

If you have ever experienced low household water pressure, you have probably spent some time searching for remedies and different ways to boost it. There are a few things you can do to quickly see an improvement in the water pressure in your home. Try some of these professional tips today and notice the difference it makes!

Detecting a Leak in Your Garbage Disposal

May 27th, 2016

Garbage disposal leaks can be considered to be a small problem to fix. But some factors can make the process complicated at times. Garbage disposals do spring leaks from a countless number of places. It is habitually difficult to locate the part that is causing the leak. Garbage disposals have many inlets and outlets, seals and connections; thus, all these parts could have the potential to spring a leak.

DIY Wet Wipes (Why Flushing Regular Wipes Will Clog Your Drains)

April 15th, 2016

There’s no doubt that flushable wipes have become the preferred bathroom companion in households everywhere. Not only do they clean more thoroughly than toilet paper ever could, but they’re also just as easy to dispose of. However, there’s a darker side to flushable wipe that you might not be aware of.

Although simply flushing something away gives it the illusion of making it disappear forever, flushable wipes simply go out of sight. They can linger around in your pipe system and cause clogs that are expensive to repair, and can even cause expensive damages to your city and state sewage systems.

The Latest Toilet Technologies

February 5th, 2016

For years and years, stepping into a home’s bathroom was a somewhat boring experience. However, those days are over for more and more people. With today’s world being more stressful than ever, today’s bathrooms are becoming rooms designed to offer relaxation and comfort.

To make sure this is the case, toilet technology has been introduced to provide an experience unlike any other to those who step into their lavatories. Whether you’re looking for a toilet that will never clog, monitor your pulse, or give you a heated seat to rest on, you’ll find all that and more today. If you want to learn more about these and other features, take a look at some of the most interesting technology available in the modern toilet.

The Three Most Common Causes of a Slow-Flushing Toilet

September 15th, 2015

If you are experiencing a slow-flushing toilet, then that is likely an indication that there is a bigger problem with your plumbing system.

Ignoring this issue will most likely lead to a bigger problem- like your toilet not working at all. The following are the three most common causes of a slow-flushing toilet.

It is recommended that you call a professional plumber to help you fix these issues and ensure that your plumbing system is in tip-top shape.

How Low Flow Water Fixtures can Benefit the Homeowner

July 31st, 2015

Many homeowners have not been made aware of low flow water fixtures or the benefits that they can have. Low flow water fixtures include a range shower heads, toilets, and faucets that aid in the decreasing the amount of water usage per minute.

The History Of The Toilet

June 12th, 2015

Plumbing companies, over time, have created technological advancements in toilet construction. Among the advances include toilets that will automatically clean a person’s bottom region as well as toilets that are both self flushing and self cleaning as well. But toilets didn’t start off being so modern.

Top 10 Plumbing Fixture Brands

May 15th, 2015

There are dozens of companies that make kitchen and bath plumbing fixtures for the American market. Each year, more brands are added to the selection, making the process of choosing the right fixtures for a loyal customer base more complex. Professional plumbers are busy, so finding time to research newly developed fixture brands and styles is difficult.

Most pros have a select few brands they regularly use for different applications. People depend on the professionals to fix a problem the first time, and risking your reputation on faulty equipment is not worth saving a few bucks.