Plumbing Guide: How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe
When the temperature plummets, it’s important that you are mindful of your piping. When pipes freeze and burst it can lead to unimaginable structural damage. It may seem like common sense but knowing what signs to look out for when frost overtakes your water supply lines is helpful. Even more so, knowing how to properly […]
How to Avoid a Thanksgiving Plumbing Emergency
6 Critical Symptoms of a Clogged Sewer Line
A clogged sewer line can have a devastating effect on your homes plumbing. Not only does a clogged sewer line require professional help, the issue will only get worse if you ignore it or delay hiring a professional to check it out. A buildup of waste, intruding tree roots, or a damaged pipe in danger […]
The freeze is here, now what? Your questions answered.
My pipes are frozen, what do I do now? If you want to be sure to avoid major issues the safest thing to do is to turn off the water to your home, either at the water riser going into your home or at the street (city meter). This will ensure that when things begin […]
Habitat for Humanity 2021
For the 5th year in a row, we are proud to partner with KPRC/Channel 2 for the Houston Habitat Home Build 2021. Helping a lucky family achieve homeownership is inspiring to all of our employees and they enjoy working on the home each year. Receiving a habitat home is not as simple as it sounds. […]
Flush it or trash it?
Some of the most common culprits of drain stoppages include wipes, napkins and paper towels. These items are bulky and not all sewer systems can handle them. While napkins and paper towels may be break down over time, the bulkiness of these items may cause an immediate drain issue. Non-biodegradable disinfecting wipes can get caught […]
Essential Services
Most of you have heard by now that Houston is now under the order to “stay home, work safe”. This means that Houstonians can leave their homes for “essential” reasons OR to go to a job that is considered part of an essential business. For more on what “stay home, work safe” means read here. […]
Covid-19 Response Update
Our hearts are with our customers, friends, neighbors across Houston, as together we work to contain COVID-19. At Village Plumbing, Air & Electric, the health and safety of our customers, our team members, and our community remain our top priority. Amid the growing concerns around COVID-19, we are taking additional steps to be extra vigilant. […]
How to Avoid Frozen Pipe Repair During a Freeze
When temperatures drop below freezing, frozen pipes can cause serious damage. Water expands when it freezes. Since it’s confined to the space within a pipe, it has nowhere to go, so intense pressure on the pipe walls can cause them to burst. Frozen pipe repair can be time-consuming and expensive (it often results in fixing […]
10 Items to Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
The garbage disposal is an extremely convenient appliance. It’s also one that should be used carefully. There are lots of items that can clog it up and cause problems. You can prevent your system from getting clogged, jammed, or damaged and avoid garbage disposal repair by avoiding these 10 items: 1. Coffee Grounds While coffee […]