Plumbing Articles

Prepping Your Plumbing For Winter

September 29, 2023
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Life is good. It is good, that is, until you hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your Maryland home.
You have got burst pipes.

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Protect Your Plumbing From Freezing Weather

September 19, 2023
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With temperatures expected to dip well below the freezing mark over the next several days here in Maryland, our team at Mid-Atlantic Water Services has some tips to protect your Annapolis plumbing equipment:

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What to Do When Your Basement Floods

August 31, 2023
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Your Edgewater basement is flooded and filled with water. Now what?

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What Is a Plumbing Inspection?

July 31, 2023
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At Mid-Atlantic Water Services, we recommend an annual plumbing inspection for your Edgewater home. Many homeowners pass on the inspection not realizing its importance in your regular home maintenance.

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How to Unclog a Drain

July 19, 2023
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It’s bound to happen to Annapolis homeowners sooner or later—a clogged drain. Although clogged drains are often a nuisance, they can many times be managed at home with inexpensive solutions. 

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How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

April 19, 2023
How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency? Good looking young handyman looking at a broken sink and writing a work estimate.

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.
They typically start as minor issues that grow bigger over time. As the plumbing problem balloons, it offers clues about the nature of the impending emergency.

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Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging?

March 15, 2023
Image of someone working on a clogged drain. Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging?

One of the most common causes of a kitchen drain clog is too much food getting stuck in your drain. Avoid pouring oil, coffee grounds, bones, eggshells, and other tough foods (or non-food items like paint) to reduce the likelihood of a clog.

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5 Signs You Need Sump Pump Repair

February 28, 2023
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You depend on your sump pump to prevent your Edgewater home from flooding in the basement. But it can’t do its job properly when there’s an issue with it.

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The Basics of Well Pumps

February 15, 2023
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If you have “city” water, well pumps do not need to be part of your vocabulary. If you do have a well, you will want to read on.

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What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

December 23, 2022
Image of a leaky faucet. What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

Water is dripping from your Edgewater home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation? Truthfully, even a little drip could lead to a big problem!

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What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Plumber?

November 16, 2022
Image of customer shaking hands with plumber. What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Plumber?

Indoor plumbing is one of those things we all take for granted—that is, until we lose that convenience due to a plumbing problem. When plumbing issues inevitably arise, knowing what to do and who to call can drastically reduce the stress and difficulty of the situation.

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