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Vacation Plumbing Checklist: Protect Your Home While You’re Away

Red wheel-style main water shutoff valve connected to a residential water pipe

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 …

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Why Is My Water Pressure Suddenly Low in My House?

Showerhead trickling water at low pressure

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 …

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What to Expect During a Professional Plumbing Service Call (Step-by-Step)

Putman Plumbing technician inspecting pipes under a kitchen sink

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 …

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Why Your Water Bill Suddenly Increased (And What It Could Mean for Your Plumbing)

Water pooling on muddy ground beside a utility marker stake

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, …

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How the Putman Plus Club Gives You Fast-Track Emergency Service

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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 …

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Does Your Home Need Water Treatment? 5 Signs Your Water Quality Is Poor

Two glasses of water side by side, one clear and one cloudy

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 …

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Well Pump Maintenance: What to Do and When

Gloved hands assembling PVC piping beside a blue well tank

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 …

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The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Slow Drains – And When to Call a Professional

Plumber repairing the drain trap beneath a bathroom sink

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 …

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What Is the Putman Plus Club – and Is It Worth It?

The Putman Plumbing team standing in front of a company van

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 …

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How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Water Heater (and Save on Energy Bills)

Base of a gas water heater with its yellow gas supply line

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 …

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