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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and a little extra chaos, especially when it comes to your home. With all the cooking, decorating, and keeping everyone comfortable, the last thing you want is some kind of plumbing problem sneaking up on you. As a licensed plumbing company in Frederick, Maryland, we know that …
December always sneaks up on Maryland homeowners. One minute you’re finishing Thanksgiving leftovers, and the next you’re waking up to mornings cold enough to freeze the outdoor spigot. And if you didn’t winterize your plumbing last month, you’re not alone. Most families don’t. December is when the real freezes begin so now is the time …
For many Maryland homeowners, fall cleanup feels never-ending. Leaves pile up faster than you can rake them, and before long, your gutters and outdoor drains are full, too. It doesn’t seem like a big deal at first, but that buildup can lead to serious problems: standing water, foundation damage, and even plumbing backups that reach …
Do you trust the water coming out of your tap to be safe to drink? Did you know that old pipes, hidden leaks, or poor water quality can put your family’s health at risk? Here in Maryland, most homes were built long before today’s plumbing standards. That means lead pipes, rusty fixtures, and old systems …
Fall is one of the busiest seasons for home remodeling. The weather is cooler, schedules return to normal, and many homeowners finally get around to remodeling that bathroom or kitchen they’ve been dreaming about all summer. But here’s something most people don’t know: before you begin shopping for tile, cabinets, or paint colors, it’s a good …
When hurricane season hits, we all start thinking about batteries, flashlights, and bottled water. But one thing many homeowners forget? Their plumbing. At Putman Plumbing, we’ve seen firsthand what can happen when heavy rain and strong winds put extra strain on sump pumps, downspouts, and drains. And trust me, as your reliable emergency plumber in Frederick, …