Plumbing

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How to Fix a Stuck Water Shut Off Valve

If you're like most homeowners, you probably don't pay much attention to your plumbing fixtures' water valves around the home. So if you suddenly find yourself trying to turn off the water to a toilet, water heater, or...
How Often Should You Have Your Drains Cleaned?

How Often Should You Have Your Drains Cleaned?

Slow or stopped drainage creates a big problem for the plumbing fixtures in your Atlanta, GA area home. Just like other home appliances and your HVAC system, some maintenance care for your plumbing system and drains goes...
Common Faucet Problems and Solutions

Common Faucet Problems and Solutions

Faucets throughout the home make it easy for you to get the water you need at the right temperature, whenever and wherever you need it! Common faucet problems can really put a wrench in those plans, causing problems from...
How Do Water Filtration Systems Work?

How Do Water Filtration Systems Work?

If your home’s water quality leaves something to be desired, a home water filtration system may be just what you need to improve the purity, smell, look, and taste of your tap water. There are many different options...
How to Detect Water Leaks Behind a Wall

How to Detect Water Leaks Behind a Wall

A pool of water where it doesn’t belong is a sure sign of a leak in your Atlanta home! Unfortunately, many leaks don’t produce such obvious symptoms, as many occur in spots you just can’t easily see such as behind a...
How to Choose a Whole House Water Filtration System

How to Choose a Whole House Water Filtration System

Home water filtration systems remove impurities to provide clean water and combat water quality issues that can cause issues for homeowners. There are several types of systems available for use at home and seemingly...
How to Prevent a Flooded Basement

How to Prevent a Flooded Basement

Basement flooding is often disastrous, causing thousands of dollars of damage to the home and personal belongings. Whether you’ve worked hard to finish out that basement so your family can enjoy that extra space or...
How Can Tree Roots Affect Your Plumbing?

How Can Tree Roots Affect Your Plumbing?

Did you know tree roots can cause significant plumbing problems, leading to extensive damage and very costly repairs? In our most recent blog, Estes Services explains just how tree roots impact buried plumbing components,...
How to Choose a Toilet for Your Home

How to Choose a Toilet for Your Home

Toilet replacement provides Atlanta homeowners the opportunity to change the aesthetics of their bathrooms and lower household water consumption. Many assume a toilet is just a toilet and all are created equally, but...
How Long Does a Garbage Disposal Last?

How Long Does a Garbage Disposal Last?

Garbage disposals are a frequently used appliance in many Atlanta area kitchens, making cleanup a breeze! Just like any other appliance, eventually the time will come when your garbage disposal needs to be replaced. So,...
How New Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures Can Save You Money

How New Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures Can Save You Money

Upgrading bathroom plumbing fixtures allows Atlanta homeowners to make aesthetic and functional improvements without the expense of remodeling or extensive renovations. While replacing older, outdated faucets and toilets...