Lead piping used to be the standard until the harmful effects it caused became widely-known. To replace lead pipes, galvanized steel pipes were used for home water supply lines. While they were beneficial at the time, they could be the reason why your plumbing is having problems. Keep reading to learn more about galvanized steel…
As Wisconsin continues to unthaw and the spring showers come, your basement is more likely to flood. With a few safeguards in place, you can avoid this from happening. Keep reading to learn more about how you can prevent a flood in your basement.
Ever notice a white and crusty substance around your faucet or showerhead? That unsightly substance is typically calcium build-up. It is the result of hard water. Luckily, there is an easy solution to get rid of calcium build up so you don’t have to worry about it being a continuous issue. Keep reading to learn…
Wisconsin winters can be a magical time of year but they can also be rough, especially on our plumbing. Whether you are closing your cabin up north for the winter or want to ensure your home plumbing is safe, Watters Plumbing has a few tips and tricks to help prepare plumbing for the cold months…
Cleaning in your bathroom is an absolute must but sometimes it isn’t always clear which cleaning products can be used on different surfaces in your bathroom and what can be harmful. The number one thing to consider is to not allow the wet surfaces to remain wet any more than a few hours. In bathrooms,…
At Watters Plumbing, it is extremely important to us that you are taken care of and that your home is a place where you feel safe and comfortable. We have been providing award-winning plumbing services to the Fox Cities in Northeast Wisconsin since 1960. We credit our longevity in the business to the trust and…
Over the summer, you probably noticed that your water bill got higher. As you filled your inflatable pool or turned on the sprinkler between our Wisconsin summer storms, you knew to expect that your bill would be a bit higher. But now that things are cooling down and we’re using less water outside, a high…
When buying a new home here in Northeast Wisconsin, plumbing is one of the most important things that you’ll want to pay attention to. Sure, the yard or kitchen may be more fun, but paying close attention to the plumbing is really important! Here are a few of the initial plumbing maintenance tasks you should…
Tips to retrieve items dropped down the drain You’re getting ready for the day, putting in the heirloom earrings that your great-grandmother had when she was young. While leaning over the sink and peering into the mirror, you feel the earring slip out of your hand. As your heart drops to your stomach, you hear…
Tips to prevent roots from growing inside your sewer line What happens when tree roots grow in a sewer line? Believe it or not, roots clogging or destroying sewer lines is a common issue. 50% of all sewer blockages are likely to be caused by root growth. Roots will grow toward your sewer pipes since…