When it comes to toilet clogs, the team here at Watters has seen it all. The stories we could tell you about things we’ve pulled out of people’s toilets are priceless — everything from keys to phones to toys. Just the other day we got a call from a panicked customer in Menasha dealing with…
Spring in Wisconsin means melting snow, lots of rain, and generally wet conditions. We tend to see a lot of flooded basements and sump pump issues around this time of year. With that in mind, we’ve put together some of the top sump pump issues and what to do if your sump pump isn’t working…
As the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” That’s why we try to make sure customers around the Fox Cities area are aware of some of the most common plumbing issues homeowners face. That way, you can keep an eye out and possibly prevent these problems from happening at your home. Below, we’re sharing some of…
Our hard-working team is constantly in and out of businesses and homes all around Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, and the rest of the Fox Cities. However, in the midst of projects and day-to-day tasks, customers don’t always get the chance to get to know us as well as we’d like. That’s why we started this special…
Your alarm goes off and you awake to another chilly Wisconsin morning. You lay there for a moment before getting up to face the day. You walk into the bathroom, turn on the shower, and step inside. After a few minutes, the water turns cold. Yikes. Not a great start to your day, is it?…
We’ve all been there. Your water bill comes in and, of course, it ends up being higher than you expected. In fact, a lot of our customers around the Fox Cities, and some of our employees, have been noting higher utility costs in general, which has been causing frustration. If you’re concerned about high utility…
If you haven’t considered a Navien tankless water heater for your home or business, now is the time. These little heaters are incredibly powerful, look great, and have saved Watters Plumbing customers throughout the Fox Cities area money on their utility costs. If you’ll be in the market for a new water heater soon, check…
It’s a fairly common occurrence in our showroom: Our phone will ring and we’ll hear a frantic or frustrated caller on the other end. We’ll generally hear something like, “I was trying to update my bathroom and…” or “I thought I could fix this but…” A lot of well-meaning homeowners around the Fox Cities take…
From frozen pipes during the frigid Wisconsin winters to flooded basements during the spring thaw and everything in between, we handle all sorts of plumbing emergencies here at Watters. We understand how frustrating and downright scary it can be when your plumbing system isn’t working as it should. That’s why we’re here! The most important…
Bathroom drains encounter a variety of waste throughout the day, like toothpaste, soaps, mouthwash, and germs from our hands. Some of these may contribute to a nasty bacteria buildup that can occur in the drain pipes due to the wet environment. That can lead to weird odors and smells coming from the drain. Whatever the…