A clogged sewer line is a red flag for bigger problems. If left alone, a small clog grows into a big clog, and the bigger the clog, the bigger the maintenance bill. Blocked sewer lines are inconvenient for many reasons. They can impede water flow, and drainage and cause nasty backups in your plumbing. At …
Water dripping from a hot water heater is a bad sign. Hot water heaters work in our homes all day without a second thought. Sometimes a leak can go on without even being noticed. As soon as you recognize puddles or dripping water around the tank, it’s time to take action. So, why does your …
There are a lot of reasons to replace your old toilet. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably got at least one reason—maybe more—that’s keeping you up at night. Maybe it’s the fact that it leaks every time it rains, or maybe it’s the fact that it keeps clogging up and leaving unsightly messes in …
Hot water tanks are integral to comfortable and hygienic homes. They help with everything from washing dishes and laundry to washing yourself. For some buildings, hot water tanks also regulate heat in the home. At Ark Plumbing Service, we know our fair share about water tanks. We work with customers in the Clermont area, and …
5 Things Your Plumbers Don’t Tell You About Hot Water Tank Repair Read More »
With the advent of modern technology and its many shiny surfaces, rust has been relegated to the realm of old garbage cans, rusty nails, and other relics of the past. However, rust can still make its presence known in bathrooms. Rust can be quite a nuisance if it appears on your bathroom sink and toilet. …
Garbage isn’t associated with good smells, but if your garbage disposal smells funky, there could be a problem. At Ark Plumbing Service, we deal with our share of garbage disposal issues in Clermont. We see many causes for bad smells, but fortunately, we know just as many ways to fix the issue. Here, we’ll talk …
DIY is a fun way to get involved in home building projects in Clermont. DIY is a grey area in plumbing. Many plumbing projects are best left to the professionals. Of course, there are some which can be tackled efficiently with the right tools and know-how. At Ark Plumbing Service, we receive plenty of questions …
How You’re Probably Misusing Plumber’s Putty and Caulk Read More »
One minute, everything is nice and dry. The next thing you know, you are ankle-deep in murky water. The culprit? A clogged drain. A clogged drain is a nuisance that can potentially cause health hazards. If you are asking if there are ways to detect a clogged drain before a plumbing emergency, there are. Below …
The garbage disposal is a wonderful invention. It makes it so easy to get rid of all the food scraps that used to have to be thrown out in the trash. However, there is one problem with this device: It smells bad. When you accidentally dump some old food into your garbage disposal, and it …
How To Remove The Bad Smell of Garbage Disposal Read More »
You may not think of your bathtub as a window into your future, but consider this: It’s an essential part of your home. It’s where you relax, refresh and unwind—and it’s where you can see the telltale signs of aging. If you’ve been noticing that your bathtub drains slowly, it could be a sign that …
