Ken Neyer Plumbing, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Fairfield’

Is Your Water Heater Insulated?

Monday, March 14th, 2022

Water heaters are designed with insulation in mind. The interior of most tank water heating systems are built with glass and a metal shell to keep as much heat inside as possible. However, with insulation saving energy, more homeowners are taking this process into their own hands with varying results.

So, we wanted to talk about the specifics of water heaters in Fairfield, OH. We want to talk about some of the pros and cons that come with insulating your water heater, and most importantly, we wanted to talk about why water heater insulation is a task better left to the pros.

While there are many online tutorials that talk about nifty ways to insulate your water heater, they rarely talk about some of the mistakes that can come from an untrained person taking on this work themselves. We want to inform our customers as much as possible so nothing is left in disrepair.

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The Advantages of Trenchless Pipe Lining

Monday, May 10th, 2021

Homeowners might not be as well-acquainted with this technology as we’d wish, but thankfully we’ve got our blog to help. Back in the old days, if a plumber wanted to line a whole section of your pipes or main water line, they had to dig up entire swathes of your land in order to provide pipe service. Often, this was expensive, time-consuming, and it ruined property.

Times have changed! With new and improved technological advancements in the field of professional plumbing, you don’t need to dig up half of your lawn to replace your pipe lining. Now, we’ve got access to trenchless pipe lining in Fairfield, OH that can quickly, affordably, and effectively replace your pipe lining. This isn’t some miracle process, it’s a mixture of professional calculation with materials that can easily line your pipes without the need to dig up trenches.

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What Does Plumbing Excavation Entail?

Monday, December 21st, 2020

Wow, there’s a lot of information out there on the world wide web. You’ve probably been searching all night for what encompasses plumbing excavation, but you’re at a loss. With the rise of the internet comes the difficulty of choosing the right team for the job, especially if you’re unsure as to what the job entails!

Relax and take a deep breath. You don’t need to know all about this kind of work to choose the right team. While we can help you learn some of the ins and outs of plumbing excavation in Fairfield, OH, it’s ultimately up to the professional you choose to get the job done right. You should never, under any circumstances, try this out yourself.

So, what would our plumbing excavation look like, and why would you choose us? Those are excellent questions that we seek to answer if you just keep reading!

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5 Reasons to Call Us for Plumbing Help in Fairfield

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

Our voice gets pretty redundant on this blog, we’ll admit. We talk about the necessity for professional service, the importance of our various niches of expertise, and sometimes even give you helpful advice when you’re in a pickle. Don’t get us wrong, we love talking about that stuff, and come a couple weeks from now we’ll mention those things as well. However, it’s time we talked about a topic many blog readers might need to hear: why we’re the team to choose.

The Ken Neyer Plumbing, Inc. team is well known throughout this area. From homeowners in Cincinnati to plumbers in Fairfield, OH, our name tends to be thrown around a lot by pros and laymen alike. So, the question stands, why would you choose us over the pro whom you already call a few times a year? What makes our service different, and what makes our expertise special?

Well, keep reading and we’ll get right to it!

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Deal with a Toilet Overflow Like a Pro

Monday, April 13th, 2020

Toilet overflows happen pretty often in our neck of the woods. Every homeowner who owns a toilet is going to deal with an overflow at some point. Our plumbing systems might be robust, but they’re not magic—they’re going to require some handiwork in order to make sure everything flows correctly and in the right direction. Especially with all the time we’ve been spending inside these days, it’s important now more than ever to make sure your toilet is running well.

So, if you’ve been struggling with your toilet recently and you’ve thought about calling a plumber, then you’re on the right track. We’ll list some ways that we know homeowners can deal with a toilet overflow, and as always we’re available to help.

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Does Your Clogged Drain Require Professional Attention?

Monday, November 11th, 2019

Homeowners often wait until the very last minute to call a plumber when they’re experiencing drain problems. We get it, plumbers can be an expense that you’d rather not pay if there’s any DIY solution to keep your pipes happy. However, not all DIY solutions will do the trick, and we’ll explain why.

Below, we’ve provided a checklist of things you can do if you’re experiencing a clogged drain. These are your DIY solutions that we’re comfortable telling homeowners to make. Though, anything beyond these few tips signals that your drains need professional attention—and that’s okay! Our friendly team is experienced and professional enough to be confident that we can fix whatever problem your drain is experiencing.

We offer everything from new construction plumbing in Fairfield, OH to fixing the tiniest of drain clogging problems. Kiss those clogged drains goodbye!

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The Most Common Kitchen Sink Plumbing Problems

Monday, June 11th, 2018

kitchen-faucet-pouring-water“Everything but the kitchen sink.” This is a phrase meaning “anything and everything.” Of course, as professional plumbers, we feel that the phrase should be, “The kitchen sink and everything else.” That’s because kitchen sinks are a major part of the work we do.

Today, we’re going to look at some of the more common problems a kitchen sink can have. If you encounter one of these troubles in your kitchen, you don’t have to look far for the plumbing services in Fairfield, OH that will fix it: you can reach our plumbers any time of the day or night!

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How Trenchless Pipe Lining Makes It Easier to Fix Sewer Lines

Monday, February 19th, 2018

pipe-decaySewer lines, whether they serve residential or commercial buildings, are one of the essential parts of a plumbing system. A broken sewer line leads to unsanitary conditions (this is especially a problem for a commercial building, which could be in violation of health codes) and the sewer line failing entirely—and that can bring your life to a standstill.

You must have professional plumbers to fix a leaky or broken sewer line, and you’ll need them on the job as soon as possible. A plumbing contractor can use excavation techniques to reach the damaged sewer line. This is the standard method of fixing or replacing a sewer line—but it’s time-consuming and disruptive, digging up landscaping and hardscaping and generally making a mess of property.

But there’s a better repair method, which is trenchless sewer pipe lining.

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The Benefits of Trenchless Technology for Your Commercial Plumbing

Monday, October 16th, 2017

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Here’s what trenchless technology can help you avoid.

You may have heard of trenchless technology before, but weren’t certain exactly what the term meant, or if it had any particular application for your business. Trenchless technology is a type of lateral boring technique that was originally developed in the 1930s to help with coal mining.

Soon after, the technology was put to use in the fields of civic plumbing and engineering, allowing for the laying of new pipeline, telephone wires, and electric conduits without the disruption of streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure. Eventually, trenchless technology became available for both commercial and residential plumbing, making it easier to repair and replace buried pipelines as a substitute for conventional digging techniques.

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