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Plumbing Alerts when Buying a New Home

Congratulations on your search for a home! Are you planning to purchase a new home? Are you wondering if the house is ready to suit your plumbing needs? It is smart to look out for plumbing issues when searching for a house to buy. This blog post will discuss what to look out for and what to do if you notice any of the issues mentioned.

One main issue to look out for is a clogged drain. When inspecting a new house, try running water to test if it is properly flowing through the pipes. Things such as debris or even roots surrounding the pipes can cause clogs or even breaks in the drainage system. This can also be caused by improper pipe installation or even neglect by the architect.

Another issue to look out for is a dysfunctional water heater. Making sure the water runs at the proper temperature can save you from running into a problem when you want to take a cold shower after a long hot day. Water heater malfunctions can be diagnosed by you though a professional would save more time, money and efficiency.

Other issues include leaking faucets, failing sump pumps, running toilets, pooling and other abnormal plumbing issues. The best thing to do besides testing the plumbing yourself is calling a professional such as Putman & Son’s to diagnose the plumbing. Putman & Son’s has the right equipment to properly determine if the plumbing in your next potential house is efficiently operating. Visit Putman & Son’s to get your new property diagnosed or serviced today.

Smoke Pipe Test for Drainage: How to Check the Efficiency of Your Drains

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give much thought to the drains in your house. But if you want to keep your home in good condition, it’s important to check on them every now and then. One way to do this is by performing a smoke pipe test for drainage. This is a simple process that can help you identify any potential problems with your drains. In this blog post, we’ll explain how to do a smoke pipe test and what the results mean.

Before you begin, it’s important to understand that a smoke pipe test is not a substitute for a professional inspection. If you have any concerns about your drains, we recommend that you contact a qualified plumber. With that said, let’s take a look at how to do a smoke pipe test for drainage.

First, you’ll need to gather some supplies. You’ll need a Smoke Pellet and Smoke Bomb, both of which can be purchased online or at most hardware stores. You’ll also need something to light the Smoke Bomb with, such as a lighter or matches. Once you have everything you need, follow these steps:

– Place the Smoke Bomb in the drain opening and light it.

– Stand back and observe the smoke.

– If the smoke rises straight up, this indicates that the drain is clear.

– If the smoke billows out of the drain opening, this means there is a blockage in the pipe.

Once you’ve performed the test, it’s important to take action based on the results. If your drains are clear, congratulations! You can go about your business and rest easy knowing that your drains are in good working order. However, if you do have a blockage, it’s important to contact a professional as soon as possible to have it removed. Don’t try to remove it yourself, as this could cause further damage to your pipes.

We hope this blog post has been helpful in explaining how to do a smoke pipe test for drainage. Remember, this is not a substitute for a professional inspection, but it’s a good way to check the condition of your drains on a regular basis. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

What Causes Clogged Drains

Fat, oil, grease, and food particles are the primary causes of clogged drains in a kitchen. Using quality dish soap, hot water, and a properly installed garbage disposal can help keep these substances from building up inside your pipes. It is better to collect used oil in a container and throw it out than to try to pour it down your drains. Even if you wash it down with a lot of hot water, you will experience some build-up.

Hair and soap scum are the usual culprits when bathroom drains have become clogged. When we shower, we all shed hair, and the soap scum locks those wet clumps of hair into a drain clogging ball. The easiest way to avoid this problem is to use a drain strainer in your shower and insist that every member of your family cleans it out after they wash their hair.

If you use these simple tips to avoid clogged drains, you may be able to prevent backed-up sinks and tubs. For preventative maintenance, pour about two cups of vinegar down your drains once a week. You can also run a pot of boiling water down the drain after the vinegar.

If you wind up with a clog, you may be able to clear the drain yourself. The two tools that work best are plungers and snakes. A plunger will work in a sink as well as a toilet. Make sure that there is some hot soapy water in the sink so that the plunger can form a solid seal. A bent hanger or simple snake you get from the store can clear hair clogs that are within reach.

If you’re having ongoing problems with slow drains, or if you’ve got a clog that you can’t clear, we’re just a phone call away. Sometimes you need professional tools and techniques to open up stubborn drains.

Treat Your Garbage Disposal with Care

Putman & Son's Plumbing Garbage Disposal Replacement and Repair with Care

The holidays are the perfect time to remind everyone to treat your garbage disposal with care. Your garbage disposal is a workhorse. It is a great invention that is convenient and saves on waste that would normally end up in landfills. It still is a machine that needs to be treated with care. There are certain items that are best to be thrown away or composted rather than put down the disposal. These include:  corn husks, pits, fibrous vegetables, egg shells, onion skins, nuts, bones, oatmeal, pasta, coffee grounds, and over the counter harsh drain cleaners. If you are in need of a new garbage disposal or a repair, contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing 24/7 emergency hotline. We are here to help!

Confined Spaces Safety Training

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Confined Spaces Safety Training

Putman & Son’s Plumbing provides continual education, training and certifications throughout the year to provide our customers the highest standards of plumbing techniques, equipment and services while maintaining that our plumbing technicians are not only well educated but safe in the field. Most recently, we completed a confined spaces safety training by OSHA. There are special precautions needed when our plumbers are over 5 feet in a hole and this training took a full day to complete. We also completed a full day jetter training. This is just a sampling of training programs that are required and necessary to provide you, our customers, outstanding service. If you are in need of plumbing services, please call our 24/7 hotline at (248) 652-0990. We provide estimates and financing is available.

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