Plumbing problems are never fun to deal with and always seem to happen at the most inconvenient time. Unfortunately, summer is a time when we see an uptick in plumbing problems, and a lot of that has to do with the higher temperatures.
But you can always give us a call for plumbing service in Burlington, VT, and our team will be there to help. One of the best ways to stay ahead of plumbing problems is knowing what to expect from early signs of problems. You can keep reading to learn more about common plumbing problems that we see during the summer time, and what you need to do if you think something is wrong.
In any region that get below-freezing temperatures during the winter—and that definitely includes where we live!—pipe freeze is a major plumbing concern. Not only do frozen pipes block water flow and bring part of the plumbing system to a halt, they create the serious threat of the pipes bursting, leading to more expensive repairs and potential water damage.
It’s back-to-school time, and we’re in the mood to dispense with a bit of education ourselves. Today we’re going to look at the history of an important appliance that’s likely in your house, one you probably don’t give much thought to because it’s such an ordinary part of daily life: the garbage disposal. It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time before the convenience of garbage disposals, and there was also a time when garbage disposals were 
Let’s talk about an important part of your sink, one that you probably didn’t even know the name of although you’ve seen it often. It’s the bent section of the drainpipe right below the drain, the one you can see when you open the below-sink cabinets. This pipe with the peculiar curve is known as a 
