Few cold-weather mishaps are more irritating than frozen pipes, but what exactly causes them? During the drop in temperature, water might freeze inside plastic pipes, which cause it to expand out and pressurize. Not only can these frozen pipes prevent… Read More
Archive for February, 2020
Sewer Service Replacement – Baltimore
Alpha Plumbing replaced a sewer service for a homeowner in Baltimore. The first step was to use video inspecting and locating equipment to determine the sewer location. We were then able to replace the sewer from the cast iron pipe… Read More
Sewer Service Repair – Glen Burnie
Alpha Plumbing repaired a sewer service for a homeowner in Glen Burnie. We replaced the sewer line from the cast iron pipe exiting the home to the county tap connection. Alpha Plumbing made the repair with 4” schedule 40 PVC… Read More
Is a Tankless Water Heater a Correct Fit for Your Home?
If you are looking to buy a hot water tank, there are plenty of different options available. An increasingly popular choice among homeowners is an on-demand or a tankless water heater that heats water directly when needed instead of using a storage… Read More
Commercial Water Main Repair – Baltimore
Alpha Plumbing repaired a leaking water main for a property management company in Baltimore. After jackhammering and excavating to expose the leaking pipe, we cut out the problematic section and replaced it. Alpha Plumbing then backfilled the excavation and topped… Read More
Sewer Service Replacement – Baltimore
Alpha Plumbing replaced a sewer service for a homeowner in Baltimore. In the first picture you can see the connection to the cast iron exiting the house. In the following pictures you can see the tap connection, trench and cleanout…. Read More
Tankless Water Heater Installation – Glen Burnie
Alpha Plumbing replaced an electric tankless water heater for a homeowner in Glen Burnie. Rather than heating water and storing it until needed, tankless water heaters heat water on demand. They can be a good option for homes where an… Read More
Sewer Video Inspection – Baltimore
Alpha Plumbing video inspected a sewer line in Baltimore for a client. We first inserted the video cable in the line through the customer’s cleanout and then ran the camera through to the county tap connection. Finally, we recorded the… Read More
Why You Should Hire a Professional Plumber When Things Go Wrong
It’s very easy to forget how essential household plumbing is to our everyday lives. When it fails, it is just as easy to forget just how complicated it can be. While certain smaller repairs can easily be handled at home,… Read More
Commercial Jetting and Drain Cleaning – Glen Burnie
Alpha Plumbing performed preventative jetting and drain cleaning for a property management company in Glen Burnie. We used our jetter to essentially “power wash” the sewer lines on the property out to the Anne Arundel County manhole. We also used… Read More