As we all know, winter can certainly bring a great many challenges, hardships and frustrations to homeowners everywhere. Though there are a variety of issues that can occur in the wintertime, one of the most common and major concerns of many homeowners is that of frozen or burst plumbing pipes. When your pipes freeze you…
If you are a homeowner looking to keep your home dry and prevent any costly water damage, then installing a sump pump may be the ideal solution for you. Sump pumps have a primary function of collecting excess water from your home and funneling it to the outdoors away from your home’s foundation. If you…
Most homeowners are unaware of the fact that backflow prevention is one of the most important components of your home and property’s overall plumbing system. Problems such as clogs and leaks in various pipes can easily reverse the typical flow of water in the specific piping system. Your plumbing system has two primary components. One…
As homeowners we all know how challenging and certainly what a full-time job it is to maintain our homes and property. With this in mind, the team here at Steve Mull Plumbing thought it would be useful to share with all our valued clients some summer plumbing problems and tips that will help minimize those…
Are you in need of a new hot water heater for your home? If your current water heater has finally reached the end of its life expectancy, then shopping around for a replacement water heater is probably at the top of your current ‘to do’ list. When researching systems, you are sure to find a…
We all know that plumbing leaks can occur at any time and often without warning. With the majority of your home’s plumbing hidden behind walls and under floors, it may be quite difficult to identify a small leak immediately. Keep in mind that even the smallest of leaks can, over time, escalate into much more…
Your hot water heater is by far one of the most important major appliances in your home and one that we all depend upon a great deal. Often people take advantage of the hot water in their kitchen sink or shower until they find themselves faced with only cold water. With that said, it is…
Though there are many a plumbing problem that arises in the home, a backed up, clogged shower drain is one of the most common. With that said, the folks here at Steve Mull Plumbing want to offer our valued clients some insight on how to troubleshoot your clogged drain before calling in the professionals. The…
What exactly is a sump pump? A sump pump, plainly put, is an electrical device that pumps water out of the reservoir or pit that serves as a drain for the water. Typically, a sump pump is constructed in either a basement or crawl space of a home and handles water seepage that occurs in…
Spring has made its presence known, which means summer is right around the corner. Surely, we all recognize that water is an important part of everyone’s life. However, isn’t it true that so many people simply take it for granted. In today’s environment certainly water is a precious commodity that we all need to do…