Is Your Plumbing Ready for Fall? Maintenance Tips to Avoid Surprises
August 19, 2025
As summer comes to an end and cooler days begin to roll around, most of us are focused on school routines, raking leaves, and perhaps even turning on the heat. But here’s one thing homeowners tend to forget: your plumbing system also needs a little attention before fall settles in. A bit of seasonal plumbing maintenance Read More
August Outdoor Plumbing Check-Up: Prevent Summer Water Waste
August 5, 2025
Why August Is the Perfect Time to Inspect Outdoor Plumbing The last month of summer is here, and your outdoor plumbing has already seen plenty of action: watering the lawn, filling kiddie pools, running sprinklers, and more. With all that use, now’s a good time to pause and take a look at your outdoor plumbing Read More
Beat the Summer Surge: How to Handle Increased Water Use in July
July 22, 2025
July is here, meaning, it’s summer and with it comes the heat, and your rising water bill. Whether it’s keeping the lawn green, filling in the pool, or taking more showers. Families use more water during this season. At Putman Plumbing, we get calls every summer from homeowners. As a plumbing company Frederick residents heavily rely on, Read More
How to Know When It’s Time to Repair or Replace Plumbing Fixtures
July 2, 2025
Have you noticed a leaky faucet or a toilet that won’t stop running, and wondered if it’s worth fixing or if it’s time to replace it altogether? As one of the leading plumbers Frederick residents depend on, we get this question a lot from our neighbors. And honestly, the answer isn’t always cut and dry. Read More
Exploring Water Utility Service Lines: What Homeowners Need to Know Before Summer
June 25, 2025
Now that we’re closing in on July and those long, hot days of summer there’s a good chance your focus is on outdoor chores, cookouts, or maybe a quick family getaway. But before you shift fully into summer mode, there’s one piece of your property you might want to check in on: your water utility Read More
What Makes a Plumbing Company Honest and Reliable?
June 20, 2025
When you let a plumber into your home, you’re trusting someone not only with your pipes but with your peace of mind. At Putman Plumbing, we get it: trust isn’t something you give; it’s something you earn. As one of the leading Frederick MD plumbers, we do more than just repair leaks or clear clogs; Read More
How Seasonal Plumbing Maintenance Can Save You Thousands
June 11, 2025
When was the last time you thought about your plumbing? Before a pipe burst or the water heater gave out? For most homeowners, plumbing isn’t top-of-mind until something goes wrong. But what if a little seasonal care could help you avoid major expenses down the road, right? At Putman Plumbing, we believe prevention is the Read More
Spring Sump Pump and Outdoor Faucet Checklist
April 23, 2025
Replacing an outdoor faucet, or hose bib, is important for preventing water waste and damage. Leaks are a common reason for replacement, as they can increase water bills and harm your home’s foundation. Corrosion or rust in older faucets can affect water quality and lead to failure. In colder climates, freezing temperatures may crack the Read More
Winter Ice Melt Flooding: Is Your Sump Pump Ready?
February 11, 2025
As winter ice and snow begin to melt, the risk of basement flooding increases dramatically. Melting snow can seep into the ground, overwhelming your drainage system and putting your home at risk of costly water damage. Now is the time to check your sump pump to ensure it’s in top working condition. A malfunctioning or clogged pump Read More
How Water Quality Affects Your Plumbing System
May 11, 2026
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 Read More
Emergency Well Pump Services: Why Fast Support Matters
April 30, 2026
If your home runs on a well, then your water system is likely different from most others. You don’t have city services to fall back on, as your well pump really is what stands between you and your family, and no water at all. And when that pump fails, well, it rarely happens at a Read More
Why Your Water Bill Suddenly Increased (And What It Could Mean for Your Plumbing)
April 12, 2026
You open your water bill expecting the same amount, but it‘s suddenly much higher than usual. No visitors have come over, nor have there been any renovations in your home recently. So why is your water bill suddenly higher than expected? This is an issue that we have seen many homeowners come to us with, Read More
How the Putman Plus Club Gives You Fast-Track Emergency Service
March 29, 2026
Most plumbing emergencies don’t give you time to think; they force you to act. When water is spreading across the floor or a toilet won’t stop backing up, you’re not comparing plumbers or checking reviews. You’re asking one question: Who can help me right now? That moment of urgency is where the Putman Plus Club makes a real Read More
Does Your Home Need Water Treatment? 5 Signs Your Water Quality Is Poor
March 17, 2026
Most people in their homes think their water will be “fine” as long as it is clear and running. Water quality issues aren’t always obvious-many of the most common problems appear over time through basic household use. At Putman Plumbing, we talk to homeowners all of the time who had no idea that their water quality Read More
Well Pump Maintenance: What to Do and When
February 24, 2026
If you have a well on your property, your well pump is working hard behind the scenes every day. It’s providing clean water for drinking, cooking, bathing, doing laundry, basically, everything. And yet, it’s one of the most misunderstood systems in the house until it breaks. The good news? Most well pump problems don’t occur Read More
The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Slow Drains – And When to Call a Professional
February 17, 2026
A slow drain may seem like a small inconvenience at first. It may start with a little water pooling in the sink or a slow shower drain. It may seem like a small problem to ignore and quickly solve with a miracle drain cleaner. However, a slow drain may simply be an indication of a Read More
What Is the Putman Plus Club – and Is It Worth It?
January 29, 2026
Most people don’t think about their plumbing until it forces them to. A leaking pipe, no hot water, or a backed-up drain has a way of becoming urgent very fast. These are small problems that are easy to put off until one day they’re not small problems anymore. The Putman Plus Club was formed to help homeowners Read More
How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Water Heater (and Save on Energy Bills)
January 12, 2026
If you are from Maryland, at some point, you may have experienced your hot shower running cold faster than it used to, or heard a strange rumbling sound from the basement, and hoped it would just go away. These small changes are easy to ignore, especially when the water heater is still technically “working.” Those Read More