AugerPros: Plumbing Questions Blog

Posted on November 9th, 2020

Holiday Plumbing Checklist Every year the holidays seem to sneak up on everyone, us included! We realize we are just a month away from having guests come to visit and we remember a whole list of things that need to be done at the last minute. In terms of plumbing, pre-planning early on can save […]

Posted on October 20th, 2020

Wondering what size water heater tank you need if you’re looking to install a water heater or replace an old one? It’s important to ensure you get one large enough to avoid the unpleasant surprise of a cold shower. You could just opt for the biggest possible size—but that comes with a bigger price tag, […]

Posted on September 24th, 2020

How to Flush a Water Heater Most water heaters have a life expectancy of only 7-10 years. Many people don’t think about replacing the water heater in their homes until it starts giving them problems. Instead of waiting until its too late, learn how to keep your water heater in good condition by doing regular preventative maintenance. Continue […]

Posted on September 22nd, 2020

Flow-Tech Home Max Water Treatment System Tired of hard water and scale build-up? Hair turning green and appliances breaking down? North Texas is known for its terribly hard water. I personally had mine falling out and turning an alien shade of green when I moved to Murphy 8 years ago. But then Auger Pros Plumbing […]

Posted on September 11th, 2020

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Posted on September 1st, 2020

7 Fall Plumbing Tips I don’t know about you- But Fall is my favorite time of year! I get so excited when the temperatures start to drop and I hear the crunch of leaves under my feet. But dropping fall temperatures also serve as a polite reminder that winter will be soon following, often leaving […]

Posted on July 31st, 2020

City Of Murphy Smoke Test Repair The annual review of sanitary sewer lines, commonly called smoke testing, conducted by the City of Murphy in Texas starts on Monday, Aug. 3, and continues until Monday, Aug. 31. City crews will utilize a safe, non-toxic vaporized mist to identify any fissures in the system.       […]

Posted on July 28th, 2020

What is a Hydrostatic Plumbing Test? Most homeowners understand that plumbing leaks can lead to significant damage in their homes. Left untreated, loss of water use, mold, power disruptions, and even more problems can develop. Call a professional at Augerpros Plumbing & Drain as soon as you notice a problem. There are many tools in […]

Posted on July 20th, 2020

8 Benefits of a Sewer Line Video Camera Inspection Auger Pros Plumbing invests in all the latest technology because our customer’s happiness and homes are important to us. When plumbing companies invest in the latest equipment in the field; this is a reflection of their dedication to their clients. One such tool in our industry […]

Posted on July 8th, 2020

What is a Slab Leak? Have you been told you have a slab leak and are wondering what it is? A leak in the pipes and plumbing within your homes slab foundation is a slab leak. When one of those pipes bursts, a slab leak occurs. When these same leaks are above ground, in a […]

Posted on July 1st, 2020

The average American family does 8–10 loads of laundry each week. That amounts to Families in the U.S. wash about 468 loads of laundry every year. No wonder it seems like I’m always folding or hanging things up! 🙂 Because this appliance is used so often, you can have a real issue if it stops working […]

Posted on June 25th, 2020

Plumbing Cleaning You Can Do While Sheltering at Home Social Distancing? Spending more time at home? Worrying about plumbing cleaning is probably the last thing on your mind right now. However, the more time you spend sheltering at home and using your plumbing more, the more critical it is to keep them maintained. Luckily, there’s […]

Posted on June 12th, 2020

Why Does My Toilet Keep Running? Does your toilet seem possessed? Taken over by a ghost of toilets past? Hopefully, you can save the Scary Toilets genre for a C movie horror night on Netflix, and its not. A running toilet is basically an internal water leak, so we need to examine the internal parts […]

Posted on June 3rd, 2020

Why do I Smell Sewage In My Home? Wondering why you smell sewage in your home?A nasty smell of sewage smell is usually a sign something is wrong — So just don’t just hold your nose and ignore it. Sometimes, a sewer smell in a bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room can indicate backed-up plumbing which […]

Posted on May 29th, 2020

Summer Plumbing Tips Summer is the season of outdoor fun and entertaining. In light of that, however- your plumbing gets overworked and Summer can also be the season of clogged drains, sewage backup, and cracked hoses. Augerpros Plumbing and Drain feel that the beginning of Summer is the best time to inspect your system before […]