Month: August 2021

Plumbing Services

How To Test Your Sump Pump

Calvin Barr

Basement flooding is all too common in the Mid-Atlantic—especially with the amount of rainfall we experience! It is important to guard your home against flooding and a cost-effective way to do this is by installing a sump pump and a backup system. However, for those homeowners who already have a sump pump and backup as the first line of defense, it’s important to make sure your system is working before it’s too late.

How To Check Your Sump Pump

Here are a few tips for you to check if your sump pump is working.

  • Locate the outside pipe that catches the water as it drains from the pump. Make sure the inside of the pipe doesn’t have any dirt or debris clogging the drain.
  • Fill a 5-gallon bucket or a large cooking pot with water. Slowly pour the water into the sump pit and watch the water level within the pit.
    • The float on the sump should rise and the pump will kick on well before the water reaches the top of the pit. As the pit empties, the system should turn off.
    • If the float doesn’t rise or the pump doesn’t turn on/off automatically the pump should be further inspected.
  • This may seem like common sense, but make sure the pump is plugged into a working outlet. Sometimes damp areas of a basement can cause electrical outlets to trip.
  • Repeat these steps every 2-3 months!

What Happens If the Power Goes Out?

It’s also important to know that sump pumps rely on electricity to operate.

If the power goes out your pump will not work so consider installing a battery-powered backup system. This will kick on as soon as a power outage occurs—a charged backup system can last up to 7 hours. Installing a battery-powered backup system is like getting extra insurance on your system. It’s always a good idea to have a backup in case of a power outage! You can also consider a water backup system. We install both kinds of sump pump backups and are happy to help you decide which option is best for your home.

Install a Sump Pump in Your Mid-Atlantic Home

If you don’t already have a sump pump, and you’re tired of mopping up water and propping up your basement belongings to prevent water danger—not to mention the associated problems with mold and excess humidity—then you should consider installing a system.

To help protect your home and belongings, contact Len The Plumber today. And as always, we’re here when you need us 7 Days A Week, with no extra charge for evening or weekend appointments.

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Finding Houses For Sale – Understanding The Process

Mary Collins

When a potential home seller agrees to House Buyer, the property must be inspected by the house buyers’ representatives. An inspector’s report usually consists of two pages. One page documents the property’s condition at the time of inspection; the second page contains a description of the repairs that will need to be made before the closing date. A real estate agent will review an inspection report. If it is found that the property meets the requirements outlined in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), this will be considered a favorable sign, and the property will be offered at a fair cash offer.

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The most common reason for a house buyer to offer a property at a fair market value is because it does not meet the requirements of the original contract between the buyer and the seller. In most cases, this means that the original contract contained a misrepresentation of the property’s market value. For example, many real estate agents will tell a potential buyer that the property they are considering buying is worth a certain amount of money when in reality it is far below the property’s market value. A buyer should be aware that a seller can change the terms of the contract at any point during the transaction and thus change the final sale price of the property.

Some of the features house buyers want in their future homes are the ability to add extra bedrooms, additional rooms, a pool or spa, or additional features such as a kitchen and gas fireplace. All of these options add considerably to the total cost of the house and make it far more affordable to a wide range of buyers. Real estate brokers can help buyers find properties that will fit their budget and lifestyles.

House buyers who are interested in purchasing a house but do not have a lot of experience in selling real estate will want to work with a local real estate agent. An experienced real estate agent will be familiar with the best locations for each of the property listed for sale. In addition, the agent will keep the buyers informed about any scheduled inspections and maintenance activities on the property.

Buyers who find a property that meets their investment goals can use a cash offer. A cash offer is an agreement between a buyer and seller to buy the property outright, which requires the seller to accept a purchase price that falls short of the market value of the property for one to three months. The seller may accept a lower sale price in the hopes of obtaining a full cash return on their property in the long run. This option offers the seller instant equity. However, this equity only becomes available if the property is selling at or above the real estate agent’s commission rate.

Buyers should always hire a professional real estate agent to help them find and purchase their new home. Each year, thousands of properties are listed for sale in the United States. Each year, these properties are evaluated by an independent, third-party, licensed realtor to determine its market value. This figure is then presented to the seller, who has two options: agree to sell at market value or negotiate a better deal. Once a deal has been finalized, the realtor will issue the buyer a written offer.

Plumbing Tips

5 Things Your Bathroom Is Missing

Calvin Barr

checkmark-greenSometimes, there are things that you’re missing in your home. You can get by with missing certain things in other areas of your home, but your bathroom is one of those areas that you should treat with care.

Today, we want to help you take the necessary steps to safeguard your plumbing system in your bathroom. Your bathroom definitely isn’t the most fun place in the home, but it’s definitely one of the most vital. Imagine having to go even a day without it—it’s an unpleasant thought. We want to help you breathe life into your appliances and keep your space in pristine shape. Here’s how…

Tips to Try

Here are a few things to try to help your bathroom plumbing in Glendale, AZ.

1. Watch Those Leaks

Are you noticing your bathroom is springing leaks? Don’t try to tough out this problem. Even small leaks that just create a consistent dripping noise in your bathroom are bad. They lead to reduced water pressure, higher energy bills, and excess stress on the plumbing system for no good reason. It’s always best to contact a professional no matter how mild the problem seems.

2. Prevent Clogs

Know what you can flush down your drains. If you want to prevent clogs in the bathroom, your first step is investing in a drain strainer. This will keep fallen hair out of the drain so you can avoid a clog.

The next step is to pay attention to the toilet. Those wet wipes that companies promise are “flushable” are actually a clog magnet. Flushing these is self-sabotage.

3. Conserve Water Where You Can

The harder you are on your plumbing system, the more repair work it’s going to need. Conserving water is great for the environment, but it’s also great for you. It’s great for you because it will reduce your monthly bills and help your plumbing system avoid repairs.

Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth, wash your face, and install low-flow shower heads.

4. Get Professional Help When You Need It

If you’re thinking about contacting a professional for plumbing service, do it. Professional care is always the answer for your plumbing needs because plumbing systems are complicated. Only let a trained pro like one of ours work on your plumbing.

5. Consider a Water Softener

Hard water is a slow and silent killer of plumbing. When we talk about hard water, we notice that many people tend to focus on the effects of this in their kitchen and sometimes in their laundry room. Although you might see more of the effects in these spaces, they’re just as bad in your bathroom.

As the mineral deposits from hard water settle and layer up, they reduce the flow of water in your bathroom. This means that your showers are going to feel less satisfying because you’re going to have weakened water flow. You’ll start paying more as this goes on too. Don’t let this become a problem in your home.

Contact The Trusted Plumber for your bathroom plumbing services. We’re here to help.

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Len The Plumber Celebrates First Graduating Class of LTP Academy

Calvin Barr

Baltimore, MD (August 11, 2021) – Len The Plumber, LLC, a Mid-Atlantic-based plumbing company, celebrated the graduation of its first class in the recently established Len The Plumber Academy (LTP Academy). LTP Academy houses the company’s Apprenticeship Program, which focuses on developing driven and capable individuals who are passionate about a career in plumbing and who want to become industry leaders. Len The Plumber’s vision merges the desire to restore honor and tradition to the trade while providing individuals with no plumbing experience a path to career success.

On August 3, 2021, the first five students of LTP Academy graduated from the Apprenticeship Program after successfully completing all required curriculum. LTP Academy curriculum is composed of lab, e-learning, and in-field training, with a goal of instilling the confidence and leadership necessary for plumbers to work independently in the field after graduation.

Led by Program Director and Master Plumber Michael Vettas, LTP Academy offers an environment where students can train and grow professionally. Training areas are outfitted with complete plumbing system simulations for Apprentices to practice and hone their technical skills while being mentored by Master Plumbers. In addition, they are coached on the soft skills needed to deliver the 5-star customer service that is at the core of what Len The Plumber exemplifies.

“A career in the trades is something to be proud of, and LTP Academy is designed to be a beacon in the community of what is possible with a career in the plumbing field. We are extremely proud of our graduates and excited to see them thrive in their careers with our company,” says LTP Academy Program Director Michael Vettas.

About Us

Len The Plumber is a locally operated Mid-Atlantic plumbing company with over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing inspection, installation, and repair services. The company prides itself on upfront estimates and same-day service from an army of experienced plumbing professionals. More information is available on the company website.

For more information, please contact:

Kelly Brown, Director of Marketing

Phone: 410.247.9970

Email: [email protected]

 








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Plumbing Tips

Five Signs Your Home Needs a Main Water Line Repair

Calvin Barr

You are probably pretty familiar with the pipes under your sink or the drain in your shower, but you’ve likely never given a second thought to the pipes that connect your home to the public water and sewer system. Those pipes pull heavy duty for your home. Check out these five signs you have a problem with your home’s main water line.

  1. Your water bill increased significantly.

Summer water bills are often higher than normal because of watering the lawn, filling the pool, and even showering more frequently. But, if your water bill seems out of the ordinary, you may have a leak in your main water line.

  1. You are hearing strange sounds coming from several of the pipes in your home.

Are your pipes talking to you? If you are hearing gurgling from your sink when you flush the toilet or the reverse, that’s a sign of a more systemic plumbing issue.

  1. You’re finding sinkholes or cracks in your foundation?

A leaking main water line can be the cause of major damage to your home’s structure and a source of erosion of your landscape.

  1. Your home has low water pressure at all the faucets.

Low water pressure can be a sign that your main water line is clogged. Clogs can happen from household waste and also from tree root infiltration. Both a clog and tree roots can put pressure on these pipes and create cracks. If not addressed these cracks can evolve into a full break of the line. Did you know the repair of a water line break outside your home is the homeowners’ responsibility?

  1. Your water is cloudy.

While there are a few different causes of cloudy water which can include a problem with that particular fixture or issues with your water heater tank, cloudy water can also be caused by disintegrating or damaged pipes.

If your home is experiencing any of these issues, you might have a problem with your home’s main water line. At Len The Plumber, our experts can get to the root of the problem using diagnostic cameras and the most advanced plumbing tools. And, we have the experience to make sure we repair or replace your main water line quickly to minimize the damage and restore your confidence.

Contact us to schedule a main water line service today. From D.C. to Baltimore, Northern Virginia, Delaware and the Philadelphia area, just call Len The Plumber, your local plumber with same-day service, 7 days a week!

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At-Home Services: What Can a Plumber Do for Your Home?

Kelly Jackson

When your faucet stops working: Use a drain/flow meter to determine how much each drop is costing you. Let professional plumbers solve the problem if a simple faucet or leaky o ring fixes your leaky drip! Plumbers are trained and experienced at their jobs and can prevent costly water damage. A small leaky faucet can cause a lot of water loss, and a big one could mean significant damage to your home. So, when your faucets stop working, do not waste time calling in a plumber.

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When your water heater blows up: Put the pilot light on your water heater. It’s normal for a pilot light to be on. If it is on, there is a safety valve that shuts off the hot water supply in extreme situations. The problem with your heater is usually in the control panel. There is usually only one way to shut off the hot water supply, and this should be the case with your pilot light. In extreme cases, a professional Plumber Fayetteville AR can reset the valve on your water heater to ensure no other risks are involved.

When your bathroom/kitchen faucets stop working: If you hear strange noises, strange sounds, water pressure dropping, or water leaking from your taps, you will need to call a professional plumber to come out and take a look. These could be some severe plumbing issues, and you want someone who knows what they are doing coming out to take care of your problem. Some common plumbing issues include a burst water pipe, blown faucets, pipe leaks, slow draining faucets, and DIY pipe repairs. Plumbers can check your water pressure, check for leaks, and clean your clogged drains and pipes. They can even replace some of your old, worn-out, or broken faucets. However, you should call a professional if the issue is too complicated for a non-professional to repair.

Leaky pipes: When your kitchen or bathroom sink dries out and you notice a small drop in water pressure, you may have a low water pressure problem in your plumbing system. This can often be fixed with simple cleaning and repairs. However, if it is something more serious, like your kitchen sink blowing up, you will need to call in a professional plumber. A leaky sink may be caused by a blockage, backed up sewer, or poor maintenance.

Drain pipes not working: If you have low water pressure, your drainage system could be suffering from a variety of problems, including clogging, rust, or backed up pipes. Sometimes these pipes are under the sink, and other times they are behind the toilet, sink, or bathtub. To have these problems repaired, you will need to contact a licensed plumbing company and tell them what type of problem you are having. They will then quote an estimate for fixing your problem. This estimate can usually be done in one afternoon, depending on your plumbing issues.

Plumbing fixtures are not working: If you notice that your water has turned dark when you turn it on or hear a hissing noise when you flush a toilet, you probably have a plumbing problem. Most plumbers will be able to check the plumbing problems by simply turning on a tap, and looking at the indicator in the fixtures. Sometimes you can fix plumbing problems yourself by using some parts from your home, but most problems are best left to the professionals. If you suspect that a plumbing problem is behind the issues in your home, make sure you get all the information you can before choosing a plumber.

Clogs in your sinks and drains: A clog in the plumbing can be very frustrating. Many people try to unclog drains with natural ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, or even baby shampoo. Sometimes this works, but usually it ends up back in your sink again. To unclog drains, call a professional plumber. You should know that a clog in your sink or drain may not be the only issue with your toilet or pipes. Sometimes a clog can cause a kitchen sink to not flush properly, a bathtub to fill with cold water, and sometimes it can even be a sign of a larger problem in your plumbing.

Unusual smells: You might smell a fishy odor coming from your plumbing when you first start to notice a clog. Sometimes a clog can smell like rotten eggs or something similar. A professional at-home plumber will be able to smell the clog and ascertain whether it is a simple drain problem or there could be a larger issue at work. In the case of an actual plumbing emergency, calling a plumber is not only a good idea, but crucial to saving your family from potentially life-threatening dangers.