Option One Plumbing Blog

Homeowners rarely think about “preventive plumbing” for their homes. However, there are a number of preventive measures you can take to avoid any problems with your plumbing down the road. We will go over six of them in more detail below. Clean Your Drains Routinely Instead of waiting for drain clogs to strike, you can…

While you may not plan to waste water, it is easy to do so unknowingly and then continue to do so. Yes, you are probably using more water than you should right now and are not even aware of it! Even higher water bills may fail to warn you because, if the problem has been…

Nobody wants the stench of a sewer wafting through their homes, but it can sometimes happen to even the cleanest abodes due to plumbing issues. If you notice foul odors in your home, you will want to identify the source and correct the problem.  This blog will look at the five most common causes of…

If you have ever had a clogged drain, you know how quickly things can move from slow sink drains to a complete clog. This problem is as inconvenient as it is costly. If you want to keep your drains clean, you should become acquainted with the drain cleaning services available to you. When it comes…

At Option One, one of the most important plumbing services we provide is leak detection and repair. Leaky pipes or fixtures in a home are undesirable since they waste a tremendous amount of water and contribute to mold growth and structural damage. Because much of a house’s piping is hidden, detecting leaks can be tricky…

There are a number of things that you may be missing in your home. You may get away with leaving certain things out in other rooms of your home, but the bathroom is one of those rooms where you should take extra care.  Your bathroom is not the entertainment zone of the home, but it…

You noticed that your drains were emptying unusually slowly a few weeks ago. You waited long enough for this to turn into a full-fledged drain clog. The clog showed up at the worst possible time, and you are trying to fix your plumbing problem on your own. The only issue is that you are considering…

We have been accustomed to having hot water throughout the year that we often fail to notice how the difference in temperature affects our home plumbing. The reality is that your water heater works significantly harder to provide hot water in the winter.  Not only is the water coming into your system colder than usual,…