Tips from a professional

Are you the kind of person that likes to handle small jobs (or sometimes big jobs) yourself? Are there times when you just need a quick tip or factoid that could avoid a lot of hassle or cost? Matt at A.L.M. Plumbing understands your situation, and is eager to help out. His overall concern is for his clients and their safety. So he's provided a basic list of tips and information that can give you the edge over that small (or big) repair.

Sometimes it's just a heads-up about common home plumbing issues that allows you to check for small problems before they become big problems. Did you know the some of the worst plumbing problems started out as just a minor drip that went unnoticed?

Check out the menu to the left for tips and information on typical household plumbing topics. Also be sure to check the News page for occasional updates on new issues that Matt encounters on his professional jobs.

In the meantime, here are a few quick things to keep in mind:
Be sure to look under ever sink periodically. You should be checking that the water supply shutoff valve are operating correctly and are dry. You should run water to each sink while doing a visual check on the drain pipe. If water appears contact a professional. These, along with washing machine water supply hoses that get hard and brittle are some of the most frequent causes of damage to your building.