Welcome to the Asheville Plumbing Tips Blog provided by Four Seasons Plumbing. Topics blogged about below include many plumbing tips and articles from our expert contractors, resources, specials, news, and other updates from our team here at Four Seasons Plumbing.
Water heaters have an important job to do. People use hot water for showering, bathing, cleaning, cooking, and washing dishes and clothes, among other things. With the exception of cooking, since you can use a stove to heat up water, those things require a functioning hot water heater. It’s also…
How Do You Get Rid of a Smelly Bathroom Drain? Have you ever gone into the bathroom and been met with an unpleasant smell from the drain? It doesn’t have to be this way! It’s as unmistakable as it is unwelcome: a sewer smell in your bathroom emanating from the…
Do all houses have septic tanks? The answer to that is no; many rely on sewer systems for waste removal through their plumbing. When you build a house, do you get to choose between septic and sewer systems? The answer to that is probably not. That depends on the area…
The difference between a drain line and a main sewer line is simple. A drain line carries wastewater from one fixture inside your home, while the main sewer line carries all wastewater away from the home through an underground pipe connected to the sewer system or septic system. To understand…
Is the toilet filling up slowly in your Asheville, NC, home? Is your toilet making a hissing sound? There are a few reasons your toilet may be doing this, but it’s a common problem for toilets. When you figure out the reason behind your slow-filling toilet, you will be one…
When you flush your toilet, and the waste and water go to a treatment facility, your primary concern is not clogging your toilet. However, when your home has a septic system, as many homes in the Asheville region do, your septic tank must also be a concern. Septic-safe toilet paper…
Master the Plunger & Unclog Like a Pro Unfortunately, clogged toilets and drains are common issues you’ll likely encounter multiple times a year. Fortunately, clogs are easy to take care of most of the time, and you may not have to call a plumber to fix them. It takes a…
Home water pressure testing checks your PSI to confirm it’s in a safe range (usually 40–80 PSI). It helps prevent fixture damage, leaks, and costly plumbing repairs—and shows when it’s time for a plumbing inspection. Take a moment to think about all the different ways you rely on water at…
If you’ve ever taken a hot shower or kept your home warm in the winter with a radiator, you have your water heater to thank. Like any appliance in your home, your water heater needs regular maintenance to ensure it stays in good working condition. If it fails, you could…
Buying a new home is both one of the most stressful and one of the most exciting things you can do. So whether you’re upsizing to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a job opportunity, or finally purchasing your dream home, you’re probably relieved that the house-hunting and negotiations are…
