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As the December chill settles in, your home becomes vulnerable to a common winter woe: frozen pipes. When temperatures drop, the water within your plumbing lines can freeze, leading to potential bursts and significant damage. Explore effective strategies to prevent frozen pipes during December’s icy grip and highlight how Putman and Sons Plumbing is here…

Introduction Faucet cartridges control water flow and temperature in many modern faucets. When a cartridge wears out, homeowners may notice dripping, reduced water pressure, or difficulty adjusting temperature. Replacing a faulty cartridge is often an effective and affordable repair. Common Signs a Cartridge Has Failed A steady drip when the faucet is turned off is…

A garbage disposal adds convenience to your kitchen – as long as it works. Problems can occur for several reasons. A foreign object may fall in and cause a blockage. The disposal may not work correctly if garbage is fed into it too fast or without enough water to flush the drainpipes. What can you…

Toilet tank sweating—also known as condensation—is a common problem in humid bathrooms or homes with significant temperature differences between indoor air and tank water. While harmless at first, a sweating toilet can lead to mold, damaged flooring, and unpleasant moisture issues. Fortunately, there are several effective ways to reduce or eliminate toilet condensation entirely. Why…

What Is a Backflow Valve? A backflow valve is a plumbing device designed to prevent wastewater from flowing backward into your home. Under normal conditions, sewage and wastewater move in one direction through your home’s plumbing system and into the municipal sewer line. However, during certain situations such as heavy rain or sewer system overload,…
Do not flush items other than toilet paper down the toilet. Other items do not easily dissolve and are the basis of most toilet clogs. Look around the base of the toilet to see if there are stains or peeling vinyl suggesting water damage. If the floor feels spongy, there may be rotting wood underneath….