Oct 28, 2012 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Coupons and Specials, Drain Cleaning, Garbage Disposal, Leak Detection, Maintenance, Pipe Repair, Plumbing, Prevention, Repair, Uncategorized
Avoid Costly Repairs & Spooky Inconveniences this Halloween in the Metro Atlanta Area It’s the spookiest time of the year and you don’t even have to be in a haunted house to be scared silly! Right around Halloween and the months of fall, your home plumbing system can do some very creepy things… At Fulton Plumbing, we wanted to take a couple minutes to share with you some tips and suggestions so you can keep your plumbing system safe and healthy all season long! A lot of scary hazards can occur in your home so make sure that you are prepared to avoid clogged drainsandclogged garbage disposals, leaky toilets, leaky pipes, frozen and cracked pipes, howling and clamoring pipes, phantom toilet flushing… and more! Let our plumbing contractors at Fulton Plumbing take the scare out of your plumbing system today! *Click Here to Check Out Our Client Testimonials* Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls… or Just Some Loud Pipes! Banging pipes in your home can make you think you’re not alone! If you’re home sounds more like a haunted house than the quiet, relaxing place you once knew it to be, call us! Loud pipes are a big annoyance in the home and clamoring, howling and whistling pipes can cause you some sleepless nights. At Fulton Plumbing, we can perform pipe repairs or determine what type of problem you are dealing with to restore a little peace – and peace of mind – in your home today! Check out our Pipe Installation and Relining Services today. Phantom Flushing: Are you afraid you have ghosts and ghouls using your bathroom?...
Dec 22, 2011 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Drain Cleaning, Emergency Plumber
Many large meals will be cooked over the holidays with family in town and it is important to keep in mind the strain one can put on drain pipes. Fat from cooking, oil, grease, leftover food, bone scraps, and many other thick and congealing substances will be tossed down the sink drain without a care. Your Atlanta GA drain cleaning experts at Fulton Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning want to remind you of a few things before you scrape off your plate or dump your leftover oils into your drain pipes. Much of the traditional holiday food menu contains fatty oils and grease. Items such as roasted chicken, pie, cookie dough, sauces and gravy, oils, butter, and steak juices have clog creating substance. Water can’t carry all of these substances down the sink drain pipes and too much of them will create a major backup. Also, some of these oils are not environmentally friendly, aside from the danger of clogging your drain. In most cities and metropolitan areas, you can take up to 10 gallons to local landfill’s that have household and hazardous waste collection facilities. Check your local Atlanta GA city website to find where these landfills are located. Oils are often reused in an environmentally friendly way and recycled to make another usable product. Your local Atlanta GA plumber at Fulton Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioningmost likely has family of his own in town over the holidays. And while emergency plumbing service is offered, following these simple steps to keep your plumbing draining smoothly over the holidays can’t hurt: Do not dump cooking oils and grease into sink...
Oct 14, 2011 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Drain, Drain Cleaning
Clogged drains in your kitchen or bathtub or sink are common occurrences and can quickly put a halt to your normal routine. Drain cleaning service from your Atlanta GA plumbing company, Fulton Plumbing, can alleviate any problems you have and prevent stoppage from becoming an issue again. Many store bought drain cleaners will only temporarily prevent drain clogs and for heavy buildup, often can’t handle the job. Your Atlanta plumber, Fulton Plumbing, will use professional services like drain snaking, hydro jetting, and video camera inspection to find the root cause of your clogged drain. Clogged drains can become worse over time, often due to material buildup that continues to collect, so it is essential that you relieve these issues as soon as you notice water buildup. One of the most common causes of household drain clogs is grease, soap, and hair buildup. Manmade obstructions from unacceptable items not meant for residential pipes and drains are often flushed or dropped in sinks. These unwanted items cause major backups more quickly and need to be addressed as soon as possible. With the punctual plumber promise, Fulton Plumbing is your Atlanta drain cleaning service of choice. Emergency drain cleaning service, available 24 hours a day, is just a phone call away. Drain snaking is one of the most common and effective approaches to clearing clogged drains. Hydro jetting clean tougher buildups with high pressure water making sure the walls of the pipe are also clean. Video camera inspection can pinpoint the cause of a clogged drain with state-of-the-art cameras fed down the drain line to the source of the buildup. Video camera...
Jun 29, 2011 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Drain, Garbage Disposal, Maintenance, New Home Plumbing, Pipe Repair, Plumbing
Routine maintenance on your garbage disposal is simple, quick and can keep your disposal running for an extended period of time. Use these homegarbage disposal maintenance tips to help prevent odors, blockages, costly repairs, and early replacement. Remember to run cold water during use for at least 20 seconds. Garbage disposals need water running through the pipes to flush waste and prevent stoppages. Limit the amount of food you put in your garbage disposal at one time. Allowing too much food into the pipes, although chopped, can quickly cause them to back up. Should you encounter a clogged drain or clogged pipes,Fulton Plumbing, your Atlanta GA plumber, is available for immediate plumbing service. Avoid pouring harsh chemicals, foreign objects, coffee grounds, or bones into the garbage disposal. Also, grind small scraps of citrus peels in the garbage disposal to keep it smelling fresh. Grinding ice cubes while running cold water in the garbage disposal will help sharpen the blades and keep it clean. Always call your local Atlanta plumbing company when routine residential plumbing maintenance is not enough. The experts at Fulton Plumbing are available 24/7 to help you with any plumbing repair or plumbing...