Scott Putman 
By late September, it’s already back-to-school season. Mornings start earlier, showers become more frequent, packing lunches becomes necessary, and the washing machine starts running. More water consumption leads to new issues in the household’s plumbing system. A clogged drain or tiny leak that wasn’t noticeable over the summer can become a huge problem when you …
September might be the beginning of fall, but Maryland homeowners are not quite past the season of heavy rain and strong storms. Tropical systems and thunderstorms can still bring a lot of water in a short amount of time, and that can put your home’s drainage and plumbing systems to the test. For those who …
Vacation usually means getting out of the house and leaving the everyday to-do list behind. But before you load the car and lock the door, take a few minutes to check your plumbing. A leak or slow drain may not seem urgent when you are home, but leaving it unattended for several days can turn …
While summer brings more outdoor fun, children off from school, gardens requiring constant watering, and more clothes washing due to weekend adventures outdoors, the increased activities during summer can unknowingly boost your water consumption. However, an elevated water bill does not always mean you have used a lot of water. It could also mean that …
Since water heater replacement is rarely at the top of a homeowner’s to-do list, it’s no surprise that there are questions regarding which one works best for your particular needs. Do you go with a tank water heater? Or, should you switch to a tankless one? The correct answer is dependent on many factors such …
A clogged drain seems like a small inconvenience at first. The kitchen sink might take a bit longer to drain, or the bathroom floor might get wet around the bathtub drain. At Putman Plumbing, our customers in Maryland often contact us thinking it’s just a small clog that needs to be cleared. However, recurring drain …
As a homeowner, you probably don’t give much thought to your well pump until you try to use water in some way, only to find out that something’s not right. This could mean that the shower pressure is not as it should be or the kitchen sink suddenly starts to sputter. Or maybe the water …
You go to take your morning shower, and the pressure that was once so consistent seems much lower than what you expect. It makes you ask yourself, “Why is my water pressure suddenly low in my house?” Maybe filling up a sink has become slower, or you just have the sense that everything is suddenly …
Hiring a plumber is usually something unexpected. Usually, homeowners have to do it because of a leak, blockage in the drainage system, poor water pressure, or a water heater malfunction. However, those who have never hired a professional plumber before might not know what to anticipate when hiring one. We know that uncertainty is often …
At Putman Plumbing, we spend a lot of time fixing problems homeowners didn’t even know were building up. A water heater that gave out early. Pipes that clog more often than they should. Fixtures that never seem to stay clean, no matter how often they’re wiped down. More often than not, the common thread isn’t the …