Plumbing January 4, 2017 2 min read
Is It Time for a New Garbage Disposal?
You probably think of a garbage disposal as a pretty tough item in your kitchen: it can take anything you put in it, and it will keep working for many...
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Browse 83 published plumbing articles from the Mallick Plumbing team.
Plumbing Plumbing December 12, 2016 2 min read
The Real Reason That Pipes Burst When They Freeze
A frozen pipe is obviously a problem in that it stops the water flow. But there’s another concern, which is that when pipes freeze they may also burst....
Plumbing December 5, 2016 2 min read
Preventing a Flooded Basement with a Sump Pump
One of the more common and disastrous problems that homes face in this area is a flooded basement. This can happen because of a plumbing accident or it...
Plumbing November 14, 2016 2 min read
Our Plumbers at Work: Fixing Pinhole Leaks
The term “pinhole leak” doesn’t sound like a terrible plumbing problem. But the name is deceiving! Pinhole leaks are a highly prevalent issue with pipes...
Plumbing November 7, 2016 2 min read
How to Fix a Leaking Packing Nut
What is a Packing Nut? To prevent major flooding problems in a home, as well as to allow easier work for plumbers during repairs, many water lines have...
Plumbing October 10, 2016 2 min read
Do You Need a New Well Pump?
Not all homes can receive fresh water from a municipal system. For those households without a connection to a water main, a ground well is the best...
Plumbing October 3, 2016 2 min read
Replacing That Leaky Faucet Can Make a Tremendous Difference!
Is there one faucet in your house that is that faucet? The one that always seems to drip drip drip no matter what you do with it? This kind of slow water...
Plumbing September 26, 2016 1 min read
Tips to Go Green with Your Home’s Plumbing
You might have a green thumb when it comes to gardening, but there are places in your house where you can “go green” to both help the environment and save...
Plumbing September 13, 2016 2 min read
An Important Fall Reminder: Winterize Your Hose Bibs!
September doesn’t mean the immediate end of summer and the first blast of cold weather. In fact, September can often be quite warm. But it is the time...