The Best and Worst Toilet Paper for Your Plumbing System
Choosing the right toilet paper is about more than comfort – it’s about protecting your plumbing. Certain types of toilet paper dissolve quickly, reducing the chance of clogs, while others can lead to expensive plumbing problems. At Allen Service, we’ve seen how the wrong paper can clog pipes and damage plumbing in Fort Collins homes. […]
Plumbing Maintenance Checklist
Homeownership is rewarding, but it comes with unique responsibilities. One is the need to perform regular plumbing maintenance to prevent future headaches, costly damage, and inconvenient plumbing emergencies Every tap, pipe, and drain in your house contributes to the overall plumbing system—a network that is as complex as it is vital. A minor leak today […]
Top 10 Things to Not Put in Your Garbage Disposal
It’s easy to assume the garbage disposal can “dispose of all,” but this simply isn’t true. To avoid a plumbing disaster, think twice before rinsing your plate in the kitchen sink. Are you unsure which foods are not allowed down the drain? Consider the top 10 things most likely to damage your garbage disposal or […]
Can You Move Kitchen Plumbing?
If you’re ready to give your old, tired kitchen a facelift, you may be gearing up to remodel your kitchen. Perhaps you plan to do most of the work yourself, such as knocking down walls, repainting the cabinetry, and replacing the countertops. If the project requires any plumbing work, it’s best to leave those elements […]
What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?
All plumbing problems are inconvenient and annoying, but they don’t always count as an emergency. If you notice a drippy faucet late on a Friday night, or your drains seem slower than usual on a holiday weekend, you can probably wait until Monday to call a plumber. However, there are plenty of urgent plumbing problems […]
10 Common Signs You Need Drain Cleaning
How Do You Know if Your Drain Is Clogged? What are the signs of a clogged drain? You may suspect something is wrong with your plumbing, but you aren’t sure what it is. Whether you’re dealing with strange noises, smells, or changes in water pressure, it’s important to know what signs to watch out for when […]