Updated: December 2022 There’s no doubt winter takes a toll here in the Fox Cities and Green Bay area. We’ve seen wind chills ranging from -30 to -60, blowing winds, frequent school closures, slippery roads, and plumbing issues due to the cold and snow. One of the main issues our team at Watters Plumbing deals…
Plumbing issues can be stressful, and a little preparation can go a long way. Here are our top tips and advice for preparing for a plumber visit. Locate the Main Plumbing Fixtures When you contact a plumber, they’ll ask you the location of your main water valve and water heater. If you don’t know the…
Updated: October 2022 In the plumbing industry, air gaps are an essential design element to understand! The experts at Watters Plumbing are here to help you learn more about air gaps, what they are, why they are important, and what you should look for. Everything You Need to Know About Plumbing Air Gaps Air gaps…
One of the most common issues at Watters Plumbing is that people are unsure when it’s the right time to call a plumber. We’ve put together our top tips for understanding when to call a plumber, helping to prevent significant and costly problems if the problem is unaddressed for too long. Your Water Heater Is…
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…