Alpha Plumbing’s dig job yesterday was another sewer replacement for a customer in Baltimore County. We replaced the sewer from the cleanout on the right rear side of the home out to the tap connection before the curb. Upon completion… Read More
Archive for February, 2021
Polybutylene Pipe Replacement – Howard County
Alpha Plumbing completed a polybutylene repipe for a homeowner in Howard County. We opened the drywall to expose the existing polybutylene waterlines and then replaced them with Pex-A tubing. We also replaced the valves and supply lines to the existing… Read More
Helpful Tips Your Plumber Wants You to Know
As plumbers, we sometimes have to remind ourselves that there are certain things that might be common sense to us but are entirely foreign to others. We occasionally will receive phone calls from panicked homeowners, and we shake our heads and… Read More
Grease Trap Installation – Glen Burnie
Alpha Plumbing installed a concrete grease interceptor today for a new restaurant in Glen Burnie. We connected the inlet side to our new grease line and ran the outlet pipe to the existing sewer. We included service and sampling cleanouts… Read More
How to Prevent Clogged Drains in Your Plumbing System
Clogged drains can lead to many different plumbing issues, and it is certainly easier and cheaper to focus on prevention instead of maintenance. Plumbers can sometimes be pricey if you wait too long to tend to a specific area of… Read More
Sink Installation – Halethorpe
Alpha Plumbing installed a new vanity for a half-bathroom in Halethorpe. A powder room sink may be a small part of your home, but that doesn’t make it any less important! During these COVID times, washing your hands here may… Read More
Why Hydro Jetting Can Help Your Plumbing System
Hydro jetting is becoming increasingly popular in homes and commercial offices as well. In fact, hydro jetting comes with a slew of perks that can help your plumbing system. Here are just a few of the key ways hydro jetting… Read More
Water Service Replacement – Baltimore
Alpha Plumbing replaced a water service in Baltimore this week. The new line is 1-1/4″ HDPE tubing with a new shutoff valve, PRV, and dual check valve. We also installed a new thermal expansion tank at the water heater. To… Read More
Gas Water Heater Installation – Glen Burnie
Alpha Plumbing replaced a water heater today for a customer in Glen Burnie. You can tell the new water heater is a power vent model from the blower fan sitting on top. Behind the blower fan, you can see the… Read More
Common Reasons For a Garbage Disposal Leak
Even though a leaky garbage disposal is an easy fix, there can be a couple of factors that can complicate the process a bit. For example, a couple of different places within the connection system might spring a leak, so often, a… Read More