Plumbing Articles

Indoor plumbing is one of those things we all take for granted—that is, until we lose that convenience due to a plumbing problem.

Sump pumps are the silent heroes of basements, and homes in general. Without any hoopla, they quietly protect your home from flooding, and living in Oregon, you know basement flooding can happen quite easily. It only takes that one major rainfall or storm to foil your sump pump’s success rate. Our professional plumbers at Gagle’s Heating, A/C and Plumbing recommend keeping your sump pump regularly maintained to prevent any mishaps.

It’s bound to happen to Salem homeowners sooner or later—a clogged drain. Although clogged drains are often a nuisance, they can many times be managed at home with inexpensive solutions.

Whether it’s a clogged toilet or a slow-running drain, plumbing problems are never fun. With the growing do-it-yourself mentality and the access to a great deal of how-to information online, it can be tempting to try to resolve your plumbing issues on your own.

Imagine this winter, sitting in your Salem home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows. Life is good. It is good, that is, until you hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your Oregon home.

Even though thinking an ostrich will hide its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth, it’s no myth that many Salem, OR, homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they’ll go away. That can be a costly mistake, as these problems almost never disappear on their own and typically evolve into a…