Plumbing Articles

What Should I Do to Fix Frozen Pipes?

January 24, 2025
What Should I Do to Fix Frozen Pipes?

Few things can cause a Glen Burbie, homeowner more stress during winter than frozen pipes. When temperatures plummet, the water inside your pipes can freeze, expanding and putting pressure on the pipe walls. Left unchecked, this can lead to cracks, leaks, or even a burst pipe—turning a small inconvenience into a costly emergency.

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How to Prevent Frozen or Burst Pipes This Winter

December 25, 2024
Copper pipe bursts and starts leaking water after being frozen.

With winter weather just around the corner, it’s critical for Pasadena homeowners to understand the risks and dangers of frozen or burst water pipes.

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Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?

December 16, 2024
Water valve connected to pipe and releasing sewer odors.

Sewer lines are the pipes outside that connect your home to the municipal sewer system or septic tank. Sewer lines can crack or break, and the consequences can be severe. Damaged sewer lines often lead to unpleasant smells creeping into your home. These issues can be caused by tree roots invading the pipes, ground shifting, or pipe deterioration over time.

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How Often Should I Clean My Sewer Line?

November 26, 2024
Plumbers cleaning sewer line in Pasadena, MD.

When a drain clogs in your Maryland home, you likely grab a drain snake or a plunger for a do-it-yourself fix.

However, sometimes the problem goes much deeper than your sink or toilet. If you could see underground, you might notice tree roots invading your sewer line.

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Schedule a Sewer Line Inspection for Your Maryland Home

November 15, 2024
Water valve connected to pipe and releasing sewer odors.

Sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner. You can live with a dripping faucet for a week or two or contend with a damaged sprinkler head until you replace it.

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How Tree Roots Can Damage Your Sewer Line and How to Prevent It

November 1, 2024
Damaged sewer line due to tree roots.

When people think of potential plumbing issues, tree roots are typically not the first culprit that comes to mind. However, for homeowners in Glen Burnie with trees on or near their property, roots infiltrating the sewer lines can be a very real, expensive, and frustrating problem. Trees naturally seek out moisture and nutrients, and your…

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Prepping Your Plumbing For Winter

October 15, 2024
Small boy putting on his boot with his mother standing by carrying a baby boy at front door of eco cabin.

Frozen pipes are so prevalent, the US DOE Office of EERE has a map showing the probability of frozen pipes in different US geographical regions.

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When Do I Need to Replace My Pipes?

September 30, 2024
plumbing pipes going down a hole into the ground.

Every repiping job is different, from materials to labor costs. Our licensed plumbers will start with inspecting your home and current pipe system.

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5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money

September 16, 2024
5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money. A dripping faucet.

In actuality, this way of thinking can be a costly mistake, as problems rarely disappear on their own. They typically evolve into a larger and more expensive plumbing dilemma. Our Alpha Plumbing plumbers recommend addressing concerns when you initially notice them to help you save money in the long run.

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How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

August 29, 2024
How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

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How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

August 15, 2024
How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak. The water valve on the pipe in farm.

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Glen Burnie yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.

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Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging?

July 31, 2024
woman using plunger on kitchen sink drain.

The average homeowner could save about $140 per year by replacing an outdated toilet with a more water-efficient model.

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Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

July 15, 2024
Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming? Water running from tap into kitchen sink.

Your garbage disposal could be humming for any number of reasons. You may be able to resolve the issue on your own, but if you can’t or would rather leave it to the professionals, Alpha Plumbing is here for you. Our experts can arrive to diagnose and resolve the problem in no time!

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What Causes Sewage Backup?

June 28, 2024
What Causes Sewage Backup? Hand holding a glass of water poured from the kitchen faucet.

At Alpha Plumbing, we want to protect your health and keep you safe. We are the top plumbing professionals in Maryland because we care about our customers and take pride in our craftsmanship!

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What to Do When Your Basement Floods

June 17, 2024
What to Do When Your Basement Floods. A suburban Midwestern neighborhood mailbox on a flooded street after a storm.

Leaks, floods, and plumbing problems can be stressful. Alpha Plumbing is here to remove those worries. We are ready to offer the home solutions you need here in Maryland.

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Improve Your Drinking Water Today

May 15, 2024
Family having fun and carrying a child in public park.

They’re called “forever chemicals” because they never seem to disappear.

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that do not break down in the environment or our bodies. They can travel through soil to contaminate municipal water systems and private wells.

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5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money

April 30, 2024
5 Plumbing problems that cost you money. Plumber in uniform repairing a leak under the sink in a home with tools around. Horizontal composition.

An ostrich hiding its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth. But it is no myth many Maryland homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they will just go away.

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Protect Your Pasadena Drinking Water From ‘Forever Chemicals’

April 15, 2024
Protect Your Mesa Drinking Water From ‘Forever Chemicals.' Water Filtration System.

Alpha Plumbing is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date information on safe drinking water and ensuring you and your family are protected against the contaminants that could be present in your Pasadena home’s water. 

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Do I Need a Plumbing Inspection?

March 31, 2024
Plumbing inspection being performed by Alpha Plumbing plumber.

Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss. If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your Maryland home, it could indicate you need a home plumbing inspection.

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What to Do When Your Basement Floods

November 14, 2023
Image of flooding by mailbox.

The first action to take after a flood inside your Severna Park home is to assess the situation. Anything more than a small puddle should be left to a team of plumbing professionals.

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What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

October 3, 2023
Drop of water falling from faucet. Water supply cuts due to drought. Severe restrictions measures for water saving. Increase in prices and taxes on the water bill.

Water is dripping from your Glen Burnie, MD home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation?

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What to Do If Your Main Line Drain Is Clogged

September 1, 2023
The valve on the pipe in farm.

Are you anxious after seeing water backing up in your Pasadena, MD home? After all, who wouldn’t worry when they see water piling up in their home?

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