High amounts of rainfall in Ohio during the springtime make this the ideal time to inspect your sump pump to make sure it is in good working order. While your sump pump is out of sight, it should not be out of mind. A sump pump protects your basement and home from water damage by…
Central Ohio always seems to have her fair share of wet weather. Heavy rainfall is not a friend to your plumbing system and can contribute to numerous problems, especially when it comes to your pipes. Both back drafting and flooding are caused by an excessive amount of water backing up your sewer systems, potentially filling…
Summer is a time for swimming, watering the lawn, and enjoying having the kids home for summer vacation. All these things can also add to increased water usage. And high water bills can put a kink in your budget. Try these simple tricks and tips for lowering your water usage and utility bill this summer….
It may seem easy to turn a tap and have water flow abundantly. However, we have become so accustomed to having as much water as we want whenever we want, that we forget how precious of a commodity it really is. Most of the world’s water is salt water, and what little is left is…
At the Waterworks Plumbing & Drain company, plumbing calls are usually cut and dry, i.e. hey this is leaking, please come and fix it. There are usually some additional keywords and phrases thrown in there to make things more specific. I can typically get through a plumbing service call from pick up to hang up…
Tales from the Call Center By Dale Harper Like an all-night convenience store, The Waterworks Plumbing & Drain Company operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a customer service representative (or CSR for short), I’ve answered some very interesting call-ins. After nearly two years, I’ve taken just about any call you can…
Water is available to you anytime you turn a handle. Hot, steamy showers. Toilets that flush. Let’s all take a moment and hail the magnificence of modern-day plumbing! It’s just one of those things that pretty much everyone takes for granted. It is also one of those things we immediately realize we cannot live without…
Between the colorful leaves and pleasant weather, fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Central Ohio. While the area is undeniably beautiful during these few months, the falling leaves and colder temperatures create a “to-do” list necessary to prepare your home for the upcoming change of season. Easily one of…
Knowing where your main water shutoff is can save you quite a bit of stress if your home starts to leak or experiences a pipe burst. The flow of water can damage valuables and even lead to mold or other types of water damage. So, knowing where the different shutoffs can cut down on these repair…
Maintaining your plumbing system is as important to the wellness of your home as an annual physical is to your personal health. Think of it as “Home Health and Wellness”. For those individuals who are handy around the house or are HGTV Diyers, there are plenty of simple measures that can be taken to make…
