All Phase Plumbing strives to be a resource for the Atlanta homeowner. We like to offer valuable tips to those who want to know more about the plumbing in their home. Please come back on a regular basis, as articles will be added monthly.

The Guide To Water Leaks In Your Home - Rapid world population growth and lifestyle change contribute to the increased demand for water by mankind. Additionally, low level rainfall in some parts of the world, slowed the replenishment of water supply. 

Everything You Wanted to Know About Plumbers - A plumber is one whose job is to ensure that you are not standing in knee-deep water after every trip to the bathroom or every washing day, or every hour of dish washing. In a building, there are many systems in place and the system of drainage, drinking water, pipe work for heating and cooling systems, and other water pipes – and these all come under the domain of the plumber. 

What To Do About A Leaky Faucet - If you have a cartridge-type faucet, a leak usually indicates that the O-rings need to be replaced. This is a simple repair that even the novice do-it-yourselfer can perform. If the faucet leaks from the handle, the upper O-ring probably needs replacement, while a drip from the spout will indicate a problem with the O-ring at the base of the spout assembly.

A Little History About The Plumber Trade - Plumbers specialize in the installation and maintenance of water systems. Like electricians, they are required to obtain a license from a trade or vocational school and have a background in various aspects of industrial, domestic, and communal pipe work, water heating (steam- and gas- fitters), water treatment (such as water cleaning and purification), drainage, sewer networking, dynamics of water flow, water storage, temperature adjustment, and dangers of water hazards.

Tips For Buying A Water Heater - A water heater is a device that is installed in your home to store and heat water. These generally run on either electricity or gas, depending on what type of fuel source is prevalent in your area. Both versions run similarly and come in sizes from twenty to over one hundred gallons. Before purchasing a new water heater, there are a few things that should be considered. 

How To Hire A Plumber – Atlanta plumbers are necessary for new construction of homes to install pipes and water systems. However, most people need a plumber for their existing pipes when something breaks. Unfortunately, this usually occurs at an inconvenient time and often necessitates an emergency call to fix the problem quickly. Costs for this can be high so there are several things to consider before hiring one. 

Things Every Homeowner Should Know - Everyone in the home repair field sees examples of homeowner neglect that cost money, increase wear and tear on expensive mechanical systems, and even threaten life and limb.

Don't Let Clogged Drains Ruin Your Party - There’s never a good time to have a clogged drain, but some times are worse than others. For example, when your kitchen sink decides to back up during the middle of a dinner party, or when your toilet clogs and overflows while you’re hosting house guests. 

Everything Your Need To Know To Choose The Perfect Toilet - While there may seem to be a wide variety of toilets on the market, the choice of which one to buy is mostly one of personal preference. All of them work much the same way; and there's little difference in their mechanical design.

Water Heaters - Which One For You - They are not really something you can get too exited about but they are something we cannot easily do without. We all want hot water. We need it to wash and bathe in and we need it to clean with. Some of us want to use it to warm our pools up, wash our cars, heat our homes or sit in our hot tubs but at the end of the day we all want hot water and the only easy way to get it is to use a water heater.

Plumbing Tips For Around The House - If you have ever gone camping for a weekend, you know it doesn't take long to miss running water, flushing toilets, clean clothes, and hot showers. These modern conveniences are the benefits of plumbing systems. Your house has several separate plumbing systems. Sinks, toilets, washers, bathtubs, and related fixtures.

Is Your Drinking Water Safe? - It’s no secret that water (and lots of it) is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. But what kind of water? As a result of increased negative publicity regarding various drinking water contaminants, people today are more aware and concerned about the quality of the water they drink. 

Bio-Clean: The Safe Way To Keep Your Drains Flowing - Throw away those poisonous drain cleaners! Bio-Clean eliminates built up residue in your drains in a way that's completely safe and even more effective.  Bio-Clean works by biological action to completely eliminate drain build up. It contains the same ingredients that Mother Nature uses to break down dead plant and animal matter. This natural bacteria actually feasts on the build up lining your drains. Bio-Clean liquefies and actually biodegrades grease, food bits, human waste and hair. It will, with regular use, completely clean your pipes so they run clear and trouble free. 

Water Heater Pilot Lights - It may be important to know a little bit more about how pilot lights work. The burner control unit in a furnace, boiler, or water heater usually has a gas cock with off, on, and pilot settings. If the pilot goes out, remove the access panel, turn the gas cock off, and air out the burner chamber. 

Water-Flood Damage Information and Tips - Water damages requires immediate attention to minimize further losses. In case a water damage occurs in your home or property try to locate the problem. By doing so you can help prevent further damages. Examples are turning off the water line for faucet, washing machine or dishwasher. Call a plumber to report a leak for service and report the damage to your Insurance Company. 
 
Dishwasher Secrets - Make It Clean Perfectly - As an Atlanta plumbing company we are constantly asked, “Why doesn’t my dishwasher clean better”. To this query we offer the following insights and suggestions.  

Cleaning A Stopped Toilet - Its a horrible feeling. You flush the toilet and instead of going down, you start seeing the water level rise. In a frenzy you rush to turn the water shut off valve off if you know where it is. Hopefully you have managed to get the water off before the bowl completely overflows onto your floor. If not, you have quite a mess to clean up. But after the water stops and you clean up the mess do you know how to clear the clog? This article will give you some tips.