Hard vs. Soft Water
Hard and Soft Water: The Differences, Advantages, and Disadvantages If you’ve ever smiled and nodded in complete confusion when someone mentions their new soft water system or complains about their water being too hard, you’re not alone. It’s common to hear stories about people moving to a new city and noticing a difference in the […]
Guide to Slab Leak Detection and Repair
A Homeowner’s Guide to Slab Leak Signs and Repair from the Experts at Central Plumbing Co. Slab leaks occur when your plumbing system is compromised, and substances like water or sewage leak under the concrete slab of your home’s foundation. Because your house is built on top of this foundation, slab leaks can be a […]
Warning Signs Your Sewer Pipe May Be Broken
Four Warning Signs that Your Sewer Pipes are Breaking If you’ve been experiencing more plumbing problems than you usually do, there might be a bigger issue lurking in and around your home. The pipes that comprise your sewage system aren’t made to last forever, and at some point, they’ll begin to corrode and break. There […]
How to Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing
Take These Steps to Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing in the Winter While Louisiana doesn’t have the same harsh winters as places further north, it’s still important to monitor the changes your home can experience in extremely cold weather. When temperatures drop, indoor and outdoor pipes are at high risk for bursting. Insurance Institute for […]
Four Problems Caused by Hard Water
Four Hard Water Problems to Watch Out For Have you ever wondered why your dishes have water spots even after you’ve run them through the dishwasher? Or why there’s a white powdery buildup around your sink? Many of these housecleaning annoyances are caused by hard water in a home’s water system. Hard water is a […]
Reasons Your Water Pressure is Low
Four Reasons Why You Have Low Water Pressure Low water pressure makes even the smallest daily activities more difficult, like showering and washing dishes. Dealing with low water pressure can be irritating, especially when you don’t know the cause. The average water pressure in a home is between 40 and 45 pounds per square inch, […]
Preventing Garbage Disposal Problems
Stop Garbage Disposal Problems Before They Start with These Tips Your garbage disposal is one of the most useful appliances in your home, but the longer you own it, the more problems can occur. Contrary to its name, your garbage disposal is not designed for grinding all forms of garbage – it’s not even designed […]
Preparing Your Plumbing for a Hurricane
Steps to Prepare Your Plumbing Before a Hurricane During a hurricane, your plumbing system will have to deal with more water drainage than usual, so it is vital to make sure your plumbing is prepared to handle the added stress. Preparing your home for a hurricane is one way to reduce possible damage from the […]
Post-Hurricane Plumbing Problems
Watch Out for These Three Plumbing Problems After a Hurricane Reports show that the 2020 hurricane season is likely to be a more active one than average in Louisiana. The prediction is that between three and six hurricanes with wind strengths of Category 3 or higher will spring up in the Gulf this year. To […]
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Plumber
Choosing a Plumber? Ask These Three Questions First Choosing a plumber is an important process that shouldn’t be taken lightly. The structural integrity of your home or business and your access to clean, flowing water depends on it. Don’t take the risk of going with a cheap handyman for a project for your residential or […]
