Posted in Guardian Plumbing, Plumber, Plumber Annapolis, Residential Plumber, Water Heater Maintenence on Dec 2nd, 2011
Most water heaters are not maintenance free and most people don’t maintain them. This can shorten the life of the water heater and can cause dirty water to come out of your fixtures. Sediment can build up in the bottom of the water heater over time and can give the water an off color, bad [...]
Posted in Guardian Plumbing, Plumber, Residential Plumber, Winterize you Pipes on Nov 12th, 2011
Guardian Plumbing urges their customers and even their non-customers to prepare their pipes for winter. Though the company does like the business, it’s heartbreaking to see a homeowner disconcerted over burst pipes. More, they can be expensive to fix. The problem is simple. Water expands as it freezes and this can cause pipes to crack. [...]
Posted in Clogged Drains, Emergency Plumbing, Guardian Plumbing, Helpful Tips on Sep 11th, 2011
-Don’t pour liquid grease or oil down the drain. -To clean and deodorize your garbage disposal cut up a lemon and grind with ice. -Open and close your valves once a year to ensure that they are working. -Avoid using caustic drain cleaners and try using a plunger first. -To dissolve soap and greasy materials [...]
Posted in Emergency Plumbing, Guardian Plumbing, Plumber, Plumber Annapolis on Aug 8th, 2011
Thank you for your service over the past years. On two occasions, Guardian Plumbing came to our rescue when my wife was home alone. On one occasion, the basement was flooded and it was late at night: a scary situation for anyone to have to deal with by themselves. “John” not only fixed the problem, [...]
Posted in Clogged Drains, Emergency Plumbing, Plumber, Plumber Annapolis, Residential Plumber on Jul 12th, 2011
A clogged drain is something that will inevitably happen in any home. It does not matter if it is a large several story home or a small apartment. Plumbing is something that should always be working properly in the home, so a clogged drain will require immediate attention and is best left to a professional. [...]
Posted in Plumber, Plumber Annapolis, Residential Plumber, Uncategorized, We're Hiring on May 31st, 2011
We would like to announce that due to the hard work of our sales and marketing staff we have reached a point where we need to hire more Plumbers. If you are an experienced service plumber with the proper credentials we would like to hear from you. Our clientele includes national chain stores, nationally owned apartment communities, [...]
Posted in Clogged Drains, Plumber, Plumber Annapolis, Residential Plumber, Sump Pump Maintenance, Uncategorized on May 26th, 2011
You cleaned the drapes, carpets, floors, and windows. However, did you change your water filter, clean your sump pump exhaust line, or your air conditioning condensate line? Did you flush out your water heater, check your hose bibs (outside faucets) for dripping, or check all the shutoff valves in your home? These simple items that [...]
Posted in Clogged Drains, Plumber, Plumber Annapolis, Residential Plumber, Uncategorized on Apr 13th, 2011
Clogged drains can be the bane of any home. It is always unpleasant and frustrating to see accumulated water stagnating in the tub or sink because of a blockage in the pipes or some undiagnosed reason. Luckily, there are preventive measures and solutions to clogged drains that can be implemented before the problem becomes too [...]
Posted in Emergency Plumbing, Plumber, Plumber Annapolis, Residential Plumber, Uncategorized on Feb 1st, 2011
If you have an areaway on the rear of your house you need to make sure the drain is clear from debris such as trash, sticks, and our fall favorite LEAVES! Yes it is true, even a few leaves lying on top of the drain is enough to allow water to seep into your house [...]
Posted in Emergency Plumbing, Plumber, Plumber Annapolis, Residential Plumber, Sump Pump Maintenance, Uncategorized on Jan 6th, 2011
You can lengthen the life of your sump pump by doing some very easy maintenance. You only need two basic household items to do this: a flashlight and a wet/dry vacuum. First remove the lid to your sump pump and then inspect it with your flashlight. If there is debris in the bottom of the [...]