Frozen pipes are not something many people worry about in South Carolina, or anywhere in the deep south, for any good reason. Winters are typically mild and short, and opportunities for frozen pipes don’t often come up. But with the changing weather and the increasingly-common ice events throughout North and South Carolina, it might be time to…
Garbage Disposals: The Smelly Truth We might view our garbage disposals as these mysterious pits in our sinks that take our waste and get rid of it for us, somehow, so we don’t have to worry about it. When we flip the switch that turns our disposal on, we hear the motor and assume that any kind of…
Toilets are some of the most integral fixtures in our home plumbing systems. And like any other fixture, they get clogged. Most of the time, this isn’t a big deal, if you know what to do. Here are some basic steps to fix an overflowing toilet. They include the traditional plunger, the snake or closet auger, and finally,…
Plumbing issues are often the most stressful. We can’t just ignore them, and in many cases, we can’t just fix them quickly and easily on their own. But if you have a basic understanding of common issues (like plumbing backups, clogged sewers, a clogged drain line, or leaking pipes) then you can more effectively communicate with your plumber about the problem and have a better understanding of the kinds of…
Plumbing is often referred to as “recession-proof”. That’s because plumbing, unlike other trades, supports essential sanitation and health-related aspects of modern society that never go away. This isn’t to say that plumbers always have work, or that plumbers don’t get laid off. But it does mean that plumbing is a high paying job and stable…
We often take our drinking water for granted. That is, until it begins to taste or smell odd, or there is a boil order, or we hear stories about contaminated water coming out of the tap due to old pipes or pollution. The truth of the matter is that tap water is by and large safe to…
We can’t always control the quality of our tap water. Different municipalities enforce different standards of quality and water filtration handle chemicals, minerals, and organic compounds. And that doesn’t even begin to take into account the chemical used to treat water, or the compounds that can leach into water due to corrosion in old pipes that contribute…
IT IS SUMMERTIME! And between the sprinklers, pools, garden hoses, and extra indoor usage from kids being home, your plumbing is working overtime. This is the perfect time for a plumbing inspection. Make sure your plumbing can handle this summer long workout because it gives out half way through. You would not wait until you have…
This week we Kay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling will be sharing how to prepare your family and protect your home. The following is from the International Code Council, for week three of National Building Safety Month. Prepare Your Family Making sure your family is prepared for any natural disaster is important. Below are some of the…
In honor of National Building Safety Month, we at Kay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling are discussing Gas Safety. South Carolina is a Natural Gas State with lines running all over. Many homes and businesses around the state have gas lines in their building providing the occupant with power and/or heat. For this reason, we wanted…
Remodeling your bathroom is a great way to add new life to your home and save money on your utilities with newer, energy efficient products. If you are thinking about remodeling your bathroom, now is the time to do it as the weather is perfect and the prices are just right. ROI of up to…
Having a water filter is one of the most important actions you can take to improve your health. While any type of filter is better than none, a whole house water filter is by far the best solution. Today, you cannot depend on getting clean, pure water from the tap or from bottles. Chemicals, Toxins, Impurities –…
