Alpha Plumbing installed a washing machine box for a customer in Ellicott City. The new stackable washer and dryer will go in the master bedroom closet adjacent to a bathroom. Alpha Plumbing connected to the existing 3” cast iron drain… Read More
Archive for the ‘Drains’ Category
Drain and Sewer Repair – Catonsville
Alpha Plumbing installed new drains and a new section of sewer for a homeowner in Catonsville. We replaced all the basement below-slab drains, moving them up above the floor. Pictured is the new 4″ sewer exiting the front wall above… Read More
Drain Repair – Pasadena
Alpha Plumbing repaired a drain in a crawlspace for a homeowner in Pasadena. The original drain was back-pitched; we installed new PVC piping with proper fall. Alpha Plumbing also replaced a shower drain assembly and patched the hole where the… Read More
Drain Repair – Annapolis
Alpha Plumbing repaired a broken drain for a commercial customer in Annapolis. After video inspecting to identify and locate the misaligned pipe, we used an electric jackhammer to open up the concrete floor. Alpha Plumbing then replaced the problematic 4″… Read More
Sink Replacement – Severna Park
Alpha Plumbing replaced a prep sink for a restaurant in Severna Park. We were able to schedule the job after the lunch rush to minimize disruption to the restaurant’s operations. To learn more see: Commercial Plumbing Services
Water Heater Installation – Annapolis
Alpha Plumbing replaced a power vent water heater (pictured left) for a customer in Annapolis. You can see the expansion tank required by code and the blower assembly that blows the exhaust through the vent pipe. You can also see… Read More
Pressure-Assist Replacement – Bowie
Alpha Plumbing replaced a pressure-assist system in a commercial toilet in Bowie. Pressure-assist tanks provide a more powerful flush than traditional gravity-fed systems by using compressed air to push water through the toilet. While pressure-assist toilets are mostly used in… Read More
Water Heater Replacement – Columbia
Alpha Plumbing replaced two water heaters for a homeowner in Columbia. These are 50 gallon electric units that are working in series. You can see the thermal expansion tank required by code above the second water heater. Although not visible… Read More
Sewer Service Replacement – Windsor Mill
Alpha Plumbing replaced a sewer service for a customer in Windsor Mill. Root infiltration and a back-pitched basement drain made this replacement necessary. Alpha Plumbing lowered the new outside sewer to allow proper fall for the inside drains. Here you… Read More
Cleaning Tips to Avoid a Garbage Disposal Repair
Imagine preparing a nice, home-cooked dinner and setting up a beautiful table for your family. The aroma of a perfectly cooked spread fills the air. However, you notice something isn’t right. There’s a terrible smell coming from the kitchen sink… Read More