Everything You Need to Know to Protect Your Pet & Your Plumbing System

by Susan Denisi | May 1, 2024 | Pets, Blockage, Clog, Drain, Drain Screen, Maintenance, Pet Safety, Plumbing Safety, Plumbing System, Preventative Care

May is National Pet Month! We totally adore our pets, and we folks at Middletown Plumbing & Drain consider every family member important – that includes your furry friends, too! As a pet owner, your top priority is keeping your pet safe, happy, and healthy. And as...

8 Helpful Troubleshooting Steps If Your Sump Pump Isn’t Working

by Susan Denisi | Feb 15, 2024 | Winter, Basement, Clog, Discharge Pipe, Float Switch, Flooded, Frozen, Ice, Maintenance, Pump Motor, Snow, Sump Pump, Sump Pump Pit, Troubleshooting, Valve

Has your sump pump suddenly ceased functioning? Given the recent weather, this occurrence is not uncommon. We are well acquainted with the fact that Ohio’s climate has a knack for inducing its fair share of plumbing predicaments. With the combination of snow...

HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS?

by Susan Denisi | Nov 1, 2023 | Gutter, Blockage, Clog, Downspout, Fall, Gutter Wand, Leaves, Maintenance, Middletown, Ohio, Safety Tips

As the brisk winds of autumn continue to sweep in and nature adorns the ground with a colorful tapestry of fallen leaves, it’s time to focus on essential seasonal home maintenance. Amid the picturesque spectacle of fall, one critical yet often underestimated...

COMMON SUMMER PLUMBING PROBLEMS

by Susan Denisi | Jun 9, 2023 | Summer, Backup, Clog, Drain, Leaking Faucet, Middletown, Ohio, Outdoor, Sewage, Sewer Line, Sink, Sprinkler, Toilet, Water Heater, Water Hose

Although summer is certainly a season of enjoyment and leisure, you don’t want to forget to remain vigilant about potential plumbing issues that can arise this season. Elevated water usage, rising temperatures, and the arrival of summertime guests can increase the...

5 STEPS TO TACKLING A CLOGGED TOILET

by Susan Denisi | May 5, 2023 | Middletown, Clog, Drain, Float Cup, Ohio, Overflow, Plunger, Rubber Flapper, Tank, Tips and Tricks, Toilet Bowl, Water Damage, Water Source, Water Supply, Water Valve

Have you ever experienced a situation where after using the bathroom, you flush, and the water level in the toilet bowl keeps rising, seemingly out of control? This is never a fun situation to be in! So, what can you do to minimize the aftermath? Well, to be honest,...

WHAT IS THE COMPLETE HOME PLUMBING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDE?

by Susan Denisi | Feb 1, 2023 | Middletown, Clog, Emergency Services, Faucet, Leak, Pipe, Plumbing Emergency, Service Professional, Shutoff, Toilet, Valve, Water Supply, Winter

Have you ever considered the fact that numerous home repairs can be attributed to unanticipated plumbing emergencies? Believe it or not, water damage is a serious issue and can lead to costly results. Being proactive now may appear unnecessary when everything in your...