Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Hydro-Jetting

Monday, September 9th, 2019

The hydro-jet: a plumber’s favorite tool. You may have heard of it before, especially if you’ve been keeping up with our blogs, but in case you haven’t, we’ll tell you all about it!

Basically, a hydro-jet is a motorized device that was first invented in the 1950s. It uses highly-pressurized water to scour the inside of your drain pipes, blasting away debris that may be in there.

Though this sounds quite simple in theory, many homeowners still have a lot of questions about this device and about how it’ll benefit them. So for your convenience, we have answered some of our most frequently asked questions about hydro-jetting for you below. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more.

Continue Reading

Do I Need a Water Softener?

Monday, August 26th, 2019

swirling-drainIf you live in Orlando, FL, the chances are that you already have a water softener installed in your home. If you don’t have one, you might be wondering whether you need to schedule plumbing services for water softener installation in Orlando.

You might have noticed your sinks being riddled with stains you cannot explain. Your skin might feel dry and itchy, or your hair is no longer as shiny as it used to be. You might have a hard water problem in your home, and you need a water softening system.

Water softeners can increase the lifespan of your plumbing, your clothes, and they can help your skin get back its glow. Hard water contains a high concentration of dissolved minerals like magnesium and calcium. A water softener system removes these using an ion exchange that replaces them with potassium or sodium.

Continue Reading

Ew! What’s That Stench?!

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Is it the garbage can? Did someone go to the bathroom? Maybe it’s the litter box. Either way, something smells, and of course, you want to get to the bottom of it. But, have you ever considered that this unpleasant scent could be coming from your drainpipe? That’s right: problems with drains or sewer lines can end up leading to quite an awful scent!

But, why does this happen?

Well, there are plenty of reasons why you might experience a foul odor coming from one or more of the drains in your home, and below, we have listed some of these reasons for you. So, grab your nose plug and keep reading to find out more!

Continue Reading

Avoid Calling an Emergency Plumber with These Tips

Monday, July 15th, 2019

dripping-faucetDrip, drip, drip, drip: can you hear this in your house? If yes, then you may have a leaky faucet. A common but annoying problem, a leaky faucet can not only disturb your good night’s sleep but it can also shoot up your water bill.

By looking out for the signs of a water leak, you can spot the problem area and get it fixed right away to avoid bigger issues in the future that require an emergency plumber.

Continue Reading

2 Problems That Lead to Pipe Replacement

Monday, July 1st, 2019

Your plumbing system, be it the most intricate and most important system in your home, was designed to last quite a long time–which is definitely a good thing! However, there are a number of things that can lead to early pipe replacement, and we want to help you avoid them!

Below, we have listed two of the most common reasons why homeowners end up having to replace their pipes early and what you can do about it. That way, you can keep your plumbing in tip-top shape for years to come. Keep reading to find out more.

Continue Reading

Here’s How Video Camera Inspection Can Help You

Monday, June 17th, 2019

running-faucetWhen you have your house constructed, the civil engineer does a fantastic job of ensuring all the piping remains hidden behind walls or under the floor.

Nobody wants their guests to see the unsightly appearance of their home’s plumbing. As good as that may make your home look, it also creates a problem when there is a leak.

Continue Reading

Pinhole Leaks are a Big Deal!

Monday, June 3rd, 2019

Most plumbing issues can be hard to detect, and unless you’ve got an overflowing toilet, a major pipe burst, or a flooded basement, you might not know that you’ve got a problem until it’s too late. You see, most of your plumbing system is hidden from view, either underneath floors or behind walls. This makes it quite difficult to spot those seemingly harmless issues.

Pinhole leaks are a big deal, and often, they exist in homes for quite some time before they’re discovered. So below, we have outlined why pinhole leaks are a big deal, the consequences of them, and the signs that you’ve got one. So, keep reading to find out more! 

Continue Reading

Here are 3 Signs That You Need Your Drains Cleaned

Monday, May 20th, 2019

dirty-drainIn most homes, drains don’t get the attention they deserve. Not many people think about how their drains work, until, of course, they stop functioning. If you have a clogged drain, then there could be a hundred reasons for it.

However, there a few common causes of a clogged drain, and by finding out about them, you can increase your chances of preventing a clogged drain in the future.

Continue Reading

When to Call an Emergency Plumber

Monday, May 6th, 2019

rusted-pipeThere are many different types of plumbing problems faced by homeowners in Orlando today. However, there are some problems that occur more than others. These problems are generally the reasons homeowners require the help of professional plumbers in Orlando.

So, what are the plumbing problems that cause most homeowners in Orlando to dial the number of an emergency plumber? Here are the 4 most common plumbing problems that need an emergency plumber in Orlando.

Continue Reading

Trouble with Your Main Sewer Line?

Monday, March 25th, 2019

broken-sewer-pipeAlthough you likely don’t give it much thought, your main sewer line is perhaps the most important component of your plumbing system. It is one of the two main plumbing lines connected to your home, responsible for removing all the wastewater from inside your house and pushing it into your city’s civil sewer system. Sure, it can be quite easy to forget about as it is hidden underground, but trust us, when there is trouble, you are bound to notice.

When trouble arises, you are certainly going to be glad you saved your local plumber’s number for 24-hour plumbing in Orlando. Holding off on much needed main sewer line repairs can be, as you might imagine, gross. You are going to want to schedule your repairs at the first sign of a problem, which is why it is important to be aware of these signs. So below, we have listed them for you. Keep reading to learn more! 

Continue Reading