Archive for Plumbing Repair

Post-Thanksgiving Clogged Drains?

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Call Gary's Quality Plumbing to clear clogged drains.
Holiday cooking and cleaning up can stress the plumbing system in your home. We advise NOT putting fats, oils or grease down any of your drains to prevent clogged drains. But just in caseā€¦.CALL 972-424-6479

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Did You Know? Plano Texas Plumbing Repairs To Schedule Now

Plano Texas plumbing repairs to schedule now.
The warmer weather is enjoyable, but it’s only a matter of time before the heat of summer will arrive. Here’s something to keep in mind in the meantime. Plano Texas plumbers, and southern plumbers in general, have some of our most difficult and dangerous work in the extreme heat.

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Should I Call A Handyman To Save Money?

Licensed plumber or handyman?

The question of plumber or handyman has everything to do with sanitation and safety. Here’s why:

Permits are required to protect the homeowner from substandard installation practices and potential safety hazards. If your plumber doesn’t take out a permit for your job, there’s no way to know if his work is done to code and in compliance with Federal and State guidelines. If your plumber is skipping this significant and required step in their work, it should be a red flag to homeowners to question what else they are failing to do and where else they are cutting corners.

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Oh oh – A Controversy about How to Use a Garbage Disposal

Coconut Oil, Garbage Disposals, and Drain Lines Don't Mix Well.Have you noticed it too?

My last post about how to use a garbage disposal suggested running lots of cold water after use to help prevent drains from clogging up.

If you check several different sources you will get several different opinions. We had different opinions from our own plumbers. They asked would you prefer your clog close to the sink – or further down the line?

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2 Ways To Keep Your Drains Healthy with Holiday Guests

Happy Thanksgiving from Gary's Quality Plumbing.TWO THINGS we are thinking about today. The holiday season is here. I know that it’s coming earlier every year, right?

  1. Preparation. Company’s coming and we want to make sure that everything is up and running properly. By “running” I mean that your drains aren’t going to back up and cause a mess and embarrassment. Check to see if toilets are flushing correctly and if your sinks, shower or tub drains seem a little sluggish. Before the doorbell rings and guests arrive you will want to have those things taken care of.
  2. Control. You can avoid most clogged drain problems over the holidays with a few simple steps:

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