It is HI season! Home Improvements, that is!  Before you decide on a project or two, KB weighs in on the top plumbing services for the warm weather months.   Exterior Faucet Upgrade  A leaking exterior faucet can create high utility bills. A worn faucet that drips constantly can damage outdoor accents, rotting wood, rust growth, or cause other types of issues. A steady drip gives you an added cost of wasted water.   If your hose hook-up or other exterior faucets leak, do not turn on or off easily, or show signs of wear like rust or corrosion, it may be time for an ..read more

The point of installing a garbage disposal in is to shred and eliminate food waste, not to make your kitchen smell bad. If it does, it probably means food is clogged and stuck in the pipes or the disposal itself. Putting ice cubes in the disposal to dislodge any food waste is a common practice to fix a simple clog, however, if that doesn’t work, call KB.   Attempting to fix a garbage disposal without professional training could end up damaging the system further or result in an injury if it turns on unexpectedly. It’s best to call a professional to fix them if unsure of the problem ..read more

At KB Plumbing, our job doesn’t just mean taking pride in our work. It also involves caring about our customers who invite us into their homes. It inspires us to treat our customers like family and share services throughout our community.  Your clothes dryer is one of the most convenient appliances in your home, but unfortunately, it can also be one of the most dangerous. Lint is a highly combustible material that can build up slowly and gradually over time. Exhaust vents can also be blocked from bird nests or other small animals.   Clogged dryer vents are responsible for over 3 ..read more

There are a lot of options for homeowners when it comes to hiring plumbing services, but do you really know who is walking through the door? Before hiring your plumber, you should ask the following questions:  Are You a Licensed Plumber?  While hiring an unlicensed plumber can be cheap, they may cost you more in the long run if their work needs to be redone. Be cautious that the person you hire has the proper training and knowledge to fix your problem.   Ask the plumber for their license number, and you can verify it by looking it up on your state government’s website. Hir ..read more

A water leak is one of the most common plumbing problems for homeowners. While most leaks are fairly easy for plumbers to find and fix, hidden leaks could be ignored because homeowners don’t even know they are there. If leaks aren’t caught early, they can result in extensive water damage and high water bills.  Homeowners should learn the signs that point to a potential water leak so they can call a professional plumber to handle the issue and prevent it from becoming a major problem.  Water leaks are particularly common in older neighborhoods, and KB Plumbing specializes in water lin ..read more

The holidays bring increased cooking, cleaning, and hosting, so your kitchen gets plenty of use Unfortunately, most plumbing problems don’t take a break for the holidays. A little bit of preparation now can go a long way towards protecting your plumbing over the coming months. KB wants to make sure that your holiday season is one to remember.  Here are a few preparations you can make to prevent common plumbing problems this holiday season:  Replace Your Garbage Disposal  If your garbage disposal is more than eight years old, or it’s not performing as well as it once did, it may ..read more

At KB Plumbing, we hear this question a lot. Most homeowners want to know, “When should I replace my water heater?” Unfortunately, like any other appliance, your water heater will not last forever, and it will need to be replaced at some point. It’s always better to replace it before it HAS to be replaced.  From washing dishes to enjoying long, hot showers, we take our water heater for granted until something goes wrong. When your water heater is working properly, you probably don’t think about it.  When to replace your hot water heater?  Rusty Water– If hot water coming from ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE__________________________________________  Contact:   Rachael Rennebeck (412) 897-1038/ Rachael@yajagoff.com  John Chamberlin (412) 992-6852/John@yajagoff.com   McKees Rocks, PA.— No need to bring a spice cake, but we won’t say no to Theresa’s Italian Bakery cookies! After all, KB Plumbing recently opened its new location in McKees Rocks, PA, to better meet the needs of its expansion and growth. The warehouse, located at 424 Broadway Avenue, will be KB Plumbing’s primary office.  The new warehouse location is a key step towards reaching ..read more

Kitchen sinks can get clogged because food scraps and grease get washed down and trapped in the drains. Showers and toilets get debris from any home drains contributing to clogs. KB offers tips for preventing clogs in sinks and plumbing your whole house.   One of the reasons homeowners get clogs in the kitchen is from pouring cooking oils and grease down the drain, which are problematic for home plumbing systems. The best way to dispose of cooking oil, fats, or grease is to put them in a container, let them cool, and throw them in the trash.   When cooking grease and animal ..read more

Autumn is the perfect time to focus on your home and review your plumbing maintenance. Once a year, have your entire plumbing system inspected by a master plumber for any potential problems. While many smaller issues can be easily diminished on your own, only a skilled technician has the knowledge to identify and fix complicated problems before they turn into plumbing disasters.   By scheduling regular maintenance for the plumbing system, homeowners can help prevent issues such as water leaks, slow-running toilets, or clogged drains. It’s essential to consult a trained plumber routin ..read more