Hot Water Heater Emergency Shut Off »
The crew at Seattle’s Fox Plumbing and Heating have began to create a series of short videos on what to do in case of an emergency plumbing or heating situation, preventative steps you can take to protect your home and family and explain products and services that could help you save and be safe. Share ...
When to replace the pipes in your older home »
David Brown, owner of Seattle’s Fox Plumbing and Heating, explains how to know when to replace or repipe your older Seattle or King County home. The main problem with plumbing in older homes is galvanized water pipe. Aging pipes get restricted, discoloring the water and seriously affecting the water pressure. You can put up with ...
What to expect in a plumbing warranty. »
I think Fox Plumbing and Heating has the best written warranty in the industry. All of our procedures ― drain cleaning, faucets and fixture replacement, re- piping, new water services, hot water heaters, and new sewer lines ― are backed up by written warranties. Each procedure has its own specific warranty, providing from 6 months ...
Odor problems in sinks and drains »
For odor issues, Fox Plumbing professionals suggest pouring anything with a strong citrus-based cleaning agent down problem drains. It’s biodegradable, and generally removes the grease and build up causing many of the common odors in drain lines. We use a product called “Citrisolve.” It can be diluted 4/1, and will also help to keep most ...
Seattle Sewer Rats in Toilets! »
Unfortunately, this is no urban legend. Here’s a fascinating (and horrifying!) video from the Seattle Channel (public access television) about the explosion in Seattle’s rat population this year. Fox President David Brown states: “Owning a plumbing service company here in Seattle, I can confirm that rats live in many sewers, both public and private. We ...
Expect professionalism from service companies. »
‘Details’ are the perfect indication that a service company is going to treat you with courtesy and respect, and handle your home and belongings with care. These vital characteristics are honed at the home office before a crew is even dispatched on the job, and include such important little details as shoe covers to protect ...
Frozen Pipes, Seattle ? How to prevent them! »
Ready for a rough Pacific Northwest winter? Winters here can be unpredictable, even without El Nino and La Nina effects. Don’t get caught off-guard this season, and have to endure the expensive problems that frozen pipes can cause.
Plumbing and Bathroom Safety For Seniors »
Preventing accidents and making lives of the elderly and disabled easier with modification of problem areas in the home is not only a concern to the eldery and disabled but an important consideration to care-providers whether they be contracted or a family member. People 65+ represented 12.4% of the population in the year 2000 but ...
How to know if you have picked the right service company »
You should expect a certain level of professionalism in service companies. One very good indication that a company is going to treat you with courtesy and your home with care is by the details that they have prepared for before they dispatch a crew to your home or business. One of those details are shoe ...
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