Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

5 Eco-Friendly Plumbing Tips for Earth Day

Monday, April 17th, 2023

Earth Day is here and it’s a great time to think about ways to be more eco-conscious. For homeowners, taking a few minutes to reflect on ways you can be more environmentally friendly has many benefits. Making small changes to your habits is good for both your home and the environment and will also result in saving money.

When it comes to being more eco-conscious, thinking of ways you can conserve water is an important one. Fresh water may seem like an unlimited resource but that’s not necessarily true. It always pays to try and reduce your water usage as much as possible. Here are some easy ways you can reduce water consumption in your home to enjoy lower water bills.

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Don’t Put That Down Your Garbage Disposal!

Monday, March 20th, 2023

The garbage disposal in your Ballentine, SC home might seem like it can handle anything. It sounds so powerful when you flip it on. It chops up the food scraps you put down it like a champ. It hasn’t given you any problems. You feel confident that your garbage disposal is foolproof and fail-safe.

However, we’re here to tell you that your garbage disposal is indeed fallible. If it hasn’t failed you yet, you’ve either been lucky or you have a good sense of what shouldn’t be put down a garbage disposal. Let’s make sure your garbage disposal continues to be indispensable! Here’s a list of what you can and can’t put down the disposal.

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How To Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Kitchen Drains

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

Drain flies are a common nuisance here in South Carolina. The sight of these little varmints congregating in your kitchen is particularly unpleasant when you’re trying to cook and eat. You might be wondering why you have them and wondering if it’s because your home isn’t clean enough. However, it often doesn’t have anything to do with kitchen and bathroom cleanliness.

If you have drain flies around your kitchen or bathroom drains, there are many things you can do to get rid of them. Drain flies can warn of a bigger problem developing in your plumbing so here’s what you can do to get rid of them once and for all. Just don’t try drain-cleaning chemicals! You are better off reaching out to us for plumbing repair in Lexington, SC to solve the problem.

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Do You Need To Call For Slab Leak Detection?

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Let’s be clear, no leak is one that you should brush off. Whether it is a leaking pipe or a leaky faucet head, the amount of water wasted and the potential for damage to your home aren’t worth waiting to see.

But what if there is a leak that you can’t find easily? We know that leaks behind walls aren’t exactly obvious but there is a type of leak that can be even harder to detect known as a slab leak. This is because this leaks occur in the pipes that run under the slab or foundation that your home sits on.

The problem? The longer a slab leak goes undetected, the bigger the chance that it cause serious damage to you home.

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5 Signs You Need Help With a Leak

Monday, September 5th, 2022

Leaks are fairly common to encocunter at least once while living in a home. That doesn’t mean that they are appreciated though!

Our team provides leak detection in Columbia, SC to help you find any leaks so that you can get them patched quickly. But most people aren’t going to bother with leak detection unless they think that they may actually have one.

We get it! And we want to help with that too. Here are some of the warning signs that you can watch for to figure out if you may have a leak that needs to be found and fixed.

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Save Water; Address Leaks ASAP

Monday, June 27th, 2022

While we see our fair share of rainfall throughout the year, it is always good to consider ways to save water. This benefits both your monthly budget and, of course, the planet. As you may know, there are few larger waater-wasters than pipe leaks that go undetected for a long time.

Let’s address the importance of getting a plumber in Lexington, SC to address any leaks in your home. This is one of the most important ways to save water and keep your home plumbing in good shape.

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Tips for Handling Clogged Drains

Monday, November 1st, 2021

You’ve been going at it for a while with the plunger, but whatever is clogging that drain in your kitchen or bathroom is refusing to budge. This is a highly frustrating situation that we encounter in homes all over Columbia, SC. Thankfully, we can also offer the solution to the problem.

Clogged drains aren’t uncommon, but sometimes they do take more than just some elbow grease to clear. But before you go get that chemical drain cleaner, hear us out. We’ve provided you with a quick guide to walk you through this process and give you the long-term fix you want.

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Knocking Pipes Aren’t Ghostly, But They Aren’t Good

Monday, October 4th, 2021

Something strange is going on in your home. It sounds as if someone is knocking quite insistently on the walls in the house. This is strange if you know you are home alone and even stranger if you live on your own!

Before the spooky season influences things too much, we want to explain what is causing this noise. Rest assured, it isn’t a poltergeist—but it probably is a problem with your plumbing in Lexington, SC.

We can provide some explanation of what is creating this knocking noise in your plumbing system and how to fix it. Just keep reading to find out more or contact us now to schedule a visit from a trained plumber.

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5 Signs Your Toilet Is in Trouble

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

What is one bathroom appliance that you really don’t want to live without? While we’d all be sad to be without a warm shower, it is safe to say your toilet is about as vital as it gets. When something is wrong with this highly important plumbing appliance, you will want to have a professional plumber come by to see if you need a toilet repair in Columbia, SC.

A malfunctioning toilet may not always be overly apparent. You can still flush it, so how do you know something is wrong? Here are the signs that should alert you to when something is up with your toilet and you need to call in the experts.

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Give Your Plumbing System a Great Start With Our Help!

Monday, July 12th, 2021

When you are planning on building a new property, there are several things you need to consider. You have to work with a general contractor to make plans and ensure everything is compliant with the codes and regulations in the city. You also need to consider hiring an experienced plumber during the project

At Fulmer Heating & Cooling, we offer new construction plumbing for residential and commercial spaces. If you want to make sure that you give your plumbing system a great start, you need to work with the right plumber in Columbia, SC, who is well-versed with the requirements of homes in the area.

Working with us for your new construction plumbing will allow you to make a well-informed decision if you want your plumbing to last for years to come.

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