AugerPros: Plumbing Questions Blog

Posted on March 18th, 2022

Soggy yard? Excess water pooling and trying to figure out if it is your mainline pipe leaking or a sprinkler leak? Auger Pros Plumbing can locate where the break may be in your plumbing mainline if that is the cause. One of our licensed plumbers will come out, detect the source of the leak and […]

Posted on March 10th, 2022

World Plumbing Day is an international event, initiated by the World Plumbing Council, held on March 11th each year to recognize the important role plumbing plays in health and well-being. The WPC is an international organization made up of 200 members from over 30 countries around the world. It is their goal to achieve the […]

Posted on February 10th, 2022

Most water heater manufacturers set water heater thermostats at 140ºF, but most households usually only require them to be set at 120ºF. Granted, there is nothing more soothing on a cold day than a hot shower to take off the winter chill. We all know how wonderful that can feel. But there are justifiable benefits […]

Posted on January 31st, 2022

Has your plumber given you an estimate and is he mentioning all kinds of technical pipe names? We know it can be confusing because of the choices of several types of plumbing pipes used for water. Hopefully, this article on the main types of plumbing pipes used in residences will help explain better. 1. PVC Pipes […]

Posted on January 17th, 2022

Even Auger Pros Plumbing workaholics need a break at times. Fishing weekend in Arkansas at the White and Buffalo rivers. Our CEO, Jerry Schrader, and his fiancee-Our Office Manager- Michelle.

Posted on January 4th, 2022

You probably know that in your house- there are drain lines that carry your drainage water away from your sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets. All these lines lead to the main sewer line. This large pipe sends the waste from your home into the city sewer system. But did you know that if it gets […]

Posted on December 15th, 2021

Auger Pros Plumbing team works hard and we love the opportunity to get together as one big family and have fun. This year’s 2021 Auger Pros Plumbing Christmas party was a blast, hosted by the Grinch, Our Ceo, Jerry Schrader. No pun intended. Held at Blue Mesa Grill, with tons of raffle items, a jar […]

Posted on December 2nd, 2021

A new water heater is a significant investment, and it’s important to research different products to find a water heater that best fits the needs of your family. One of the first things to consider is whether you should get a tank or tankless water heater installed. Tankless water heaters are more compact and can […]

Posted on October 20th, 2021

NOW IS THE TIME TO WINTERIZE YOUR PLUMBING If you owned a home or business in the state of Texas during February 2021, you probably dealt with some plumbing issues in the wake of the historic deep freeze that left most of the state frozen and without power for nearly a week. While this coming […]

Posted on July 28th, 2021

Need a plumber near me in Allen? Are you facing a major plumbing issue that you can’t fix with Youtube DIY videos? Do you have a plan B in place? A plumbers phone number on speed dial for you to call? ( 214-206-6580:) Call Auger Pros Plumbing to have your plumbing problems assessed. Fix the […]

Posted on June 15th, 2021

Thinking of taking advantage of this Seller’s market and putting your home up for sale? If you’re planning to sell your home in the near future, there are some plumbing upgrades you can do that can possibly increase your property’s value even more. According to Zillow, bathroom remodels will give you the most bang for […]

Posted on April 27th, 2021

How do you know when it’s time to replace your toilet? Auger Pros Plumbing has 5 tips that will help give you the heads up if it’s finally time to replace your beloved throne. Replacing your toilet can improve your bathroom’s aesthetic appeal and help both the environment and your wallet by conserving water. Cosmetic […]

Posted on March 10th, 2021

I’m sure you happened upon this page because you just googled, “Why is My Toilet Not Filling Up With Water?” At Auger Pros Plumbing, We get frequent calls from people telling us that their toilet tank is not filling up with water properly, and it taking more than one flush attempt just to clear the […]

Posted on February 17th, 2021

Winterizing Your Hose Bibbs Even though this recent cold snap is almost behind us if you were lucky enough to not have your hose bib burst or freeze– You shouldn’t take any more chances in case we get another weather event and should wind up the garden hose and store it away until spring. If you’ve […]

Posted on February 16th, 2021

6-TIPS ON WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PIPES FREEZE During this recent below-freezing temperature snap and snow and ice the DFW area is experiencing-many water supply pipes are freezing and bursting. Plumbers often tell you preventative measures to keep your pipes from freezing but they don’t always tell you what to do if your pipes have already […]