Feb 24, 2012 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Emergency Plumber, Garbage Disposal, Plumbing, Repair
As one of the most important features in your sink, your garbage disposal requires essential maintenance to ensure it is always flowing freely. Without proper installation and maintenance, your disposal can quickly back up and cause you a major hassle. Even if you’re looking to upgrade your existing disposal to a newer model, or add one to make your life a little easier, the prompt, professional Atlanta GA plumbers at Fulton Plumbing can accomplish this task for you. Like many things in our residential plumbing systems, garbage disposals require critical maintenance services in order to operate at peak performance levels. It is a sad truth, however, that often garbage disposal maintenance takes a backseat to the large plumbing fixtures in our homes, such as toilets and showers. Without proper maintenance for your disposal, it can quickly malfunction, leaving you in the lurch, unsure of what steps to take next. Our trained and experienced plumbers can ensure your disposal is operating at the highest performance levels, allowing you and your family to rest easy when it comes to removing excess food waste. Our professional plumbers can also provide you with easy, at-home maintenance tips to ensure your garbage disposal is always functioning at the highest level possible. For all your garbage disposal needs in Atlanta and the surrounding area, Fulton Plumbing is here to help. For additional information regarding garbage disposal maintenance or to schedule a service, give us a call at (404) 602-0509, or contact us online...
Jan 24, 2012 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Maintenance, Pipe Repair, Plumbing, Repair
Of all the problems that can occur within your plumbing system, pipe breaks are some of the most severe. Pipe breaks can grow from small drips to larger leaks rapidly, which is why it is essential they be handled in a timely and efficient manner. They can often come without warning and at the most inopportune times. This is where the Atlanta GA plumbers with Fulton Plumbingcome in to provide your home with the best quality plumbing services today. During the winter months here in Georgia, your pipes can freeze very easily. As any homeowner that has gone through this can attest, frozen pipes are something many of us never want to have to deal with. Frozen pipes can break extremely easily, which can pose you with a very large problem in your plumbing system. Pipe breaks can cause toxic mildew in your home, rust your cabinets or wood flooring, and destroy your prized possessions through excessive water damage. Our prompt plumbing professionals can make sure this common problem does not occur to you. And courteous, on-time service as well as 24-hour emergency repair available, you have nothing to lose. For all your plumbing issues in Atlanta and the surrounding area, Fulton Plumbing is here to help. For additional information regarding pipe breaks, give us a call at (404) 602-0509, or contact us online...
Dec 22, 2011 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Drain Cleaning, Emergency Plumber
Many large meals will be cooked over the holidays with family in town and it is important to keep in mind the strain one can put on drain pipes. Fat from cooking, oil, grease, leftover food, bone scraps, and many other thick and congealing substances will be tossed down the sink drain without a care. Your Atlanta GA drain cleaning experts at Fulton Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning want to remind you of a few things before you scrape off your plate or dump your leftover oils into your drain pipes. Much of the traditional holiday food menu contains fatty oils and grease. Items such as roasted chicken, pie, cookie dough, sauces and gravy, oils, butter, and steak juices have clog creating substance. Water can’t carry all of these substances down the sink drain pipes and too much of them will create a major backup. Also, some of these oils are not environmentally friendly, aside from the danger of clogging your drain. In most cities and metropolitan areas, you can take up to 10 gallons to local landfill’s that have household and hazardous waste collection facilities. Check your local Atlanta GA city website to find where these landfills are located. Oils are often reused in an environmentally friendly way and recycled to make another usable product. Your local Atlanta GA plumber at Fulton Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioningmost likely has family of his own in town over the holidays. And while emergency plumbing service is offered, following these simple steps to keep your plumbing draining smoothly over the holidays can’t hurt: Do not dump cooking oils and grease into sink...
Nov 18, 2011 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Emergency Plumber, Plumbing, Repair
When it comes to the plumbing in your home, there are many problems that can potentially occur within your system. Whether it is a backed up bathtub or a stopped up sink, there are many times you will need to rely on a licensed professional to get your systems back up and running. Oftentimes, these problems occur outside the typical 9-5 hours most businesses operate it. That is why our Atlanta GA plumbers at Fulton Plumbing offer 24-hour emergency repair, seven days a week. With our 24-hour emergency repair services, you will never have to worry about a sudden system breakdown shutting down your plumbing. Our trained and knowledgeable plumbing professionals can make sure your system is running smoothly and efficiently, no matter what time of day or night. We are always available to answer the call, and possess the equipment, skills, and tools needed to handle any project effectively, large or small. And as part of our professional policy, all of our plumbing repairs come with a satisfaction guarantee. When you find yourself in need of a sudden plumbing repair, you often don’t have time to wait until the morning. With the 24-hour emergency repair services provided by the reputable and reliable plumbing professionals at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, you won’t have to. For additional information regarding emergency plumbing repair in Atlanta and the surrounding area, give us a call or contact us online...
Oct 14, 2011 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Drain, Drain Cleaning
Clogged drains in your kitchen or bathtub or sink are common occurrences and can quickly put a halt to your normal routine. Drain cleaning service from your Atlanta GA plumbing company, Fulton Plumbing, can alleviate any problems you have and prevent stoppage from becoming an issue again. Many store bought drain cleaners will only temporarily prevent drain clogs and for heavy buildup, often can’t handle the job. Your Atlanta plumber, Fulton Plumbing, will use professional services like drain snaking, hydro jetting, and video camera inspection to find the root cause of your clogged drain. Clogged drains can become worse over time, often due to material buildup that continues to collect, so it is essential that you relieve these issues as soon as you notice water buildup. One of the most common causes of household drain clogs is grease, soap, and hair buildup. Manmade obstructions from unacceptable items not meant for residential pipes and drains are often flushed or dropped in sinks. These unwanted items cause major backups more quickly and need to be addressed as soon as possible. With the punctual plumber promise, Fulton Plumbing is your Atlanta drain cleaning service of choice. Emergency drain cleaning service, available 24 hours a day, is just a phone call away. Drain snaking is one of the most common and effective approaches to clearing clogged drains. Hydro jetting clean tougher buildups with high pressure water making sure the walls of the pipe are also clean. Video camera inspection can pinpoint the cause of a clogged drain with state-of-the-art cameras fed down the drain line to the source of the buildup. Video camera...
Jul 12, 2011 | Atlanta GA Plumber, Plumbing, Water Conservation
With so much emphasis on saving money in today’s economy and “going green,” your shower can be the first place in your home to start saving water. The average person in America uses 80-100 gallons of water daily, meaning the average American family uses around 300 gallons of water every day. The biggest water usage comes from flushing the toilet, with the second highest coming from baths and showers. Our trained Atlanta GA plumbers at Fulton Plumbing can offer you solutions to saving water – and money – today. The most obvious step to conserving water in your shower is to install a low-flow shower head. By cutting back on your showerhead’s GPM (gallons per minute), your home can decrease its daily water intake while still possessing all the pleasures of a pleasing shower. Cutting the flow down to somewhere 1-3 GPM can save you 2-4 gallons per minute when you’re in the shower, saving you money off your home’s water bill. Many low-flow shower heads now come with adjustable pressure restrictors, allowing you to adjust the water flow based on personal preferences. So if you like a stronger shower than your spouse, you two can still both be satisfied. Other simple solutions to saving water would be to limit your shower time. The average American spends 10 minutes in the shower, wasting water in the process. Installing ashower timer can make you better aware of your shower duration, cutting down the length to a more reasonable time. Simply set your desired time, and an alarm will sound when you have reached your desired length. Now more than ever, saving water and money is essential for your home. With these...
