Most Houston homeowners are familiar with the headaches of clogged drains , leaking faucets , or a busted water heater . But one of the most serious plumbing problems is also one of the hardest to spot: the slab leak. Hidden under the very foundation of your home, a slab leak…
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Expansion tanks protect your water heater from excess pressure due to thermal expansion.
Installing an expansion tank helps extend the lifespan of your water heater, reduces the risk of repairs, and improves efficiency.
Nick’s provides expert water heater expansion tank repairs, maintenance, installation, and replacement across Houston and surrounding…
A broken water supply pipe is one of the most catastrophic plumbing emergencies a homeowner will ever experience. The extent of the catastrophe the burst pipe results in depends on several factors, including whether or not someone is in the home when the break occurs, how quickly the leak is discovered, and what…
When your toilet isn’t flushing like it's supposed to, it can be a scary experience watching the water (and whatever else) rise closer and closer to the rim of the bowl, hoping that it stops before it empties all over your floor. This dramatic scene does not happen “out of the blue,” as you’ve probably…
Plumbing problems are never convenient, but some issues go beyond annoying and enter the territory of a full-blown plumbing emergency. When waiting too long to act, these moments can lead to health hazards, property damage, and hefty repair bills. Whether it’s a sudden burst pipe or a toilet that won’t stop overflowing, knowing what qualifies…
Your water heater doesn’t get the respect many of your other home appliances get. It sits, tucked away and out of sight in a utility closet or attic, waiting to be called into duty, and magically delivering hot water to your faucets. Most homeowners never give their water heater a second thought—until it stops working…
Houston homeowners know that paying for the essentials costs more every year. Skyrocketing food costs, the constant fear of higher gasoline prices, and the increase in utility service expenses put tremendous pressure on us all. While it may not sound like it, making your home more environmentally friendly could help you save an impressive amount…
In this episode of H-Town Live, Richard Saad, CEO and President of Nick's Plumbing in Houston shares valuable tips on handling plumbing issues such as burst pipes and leaks caused by freezing temperatures. He explains what signs to watch for, how to prevent damage, and the importance of knowing how to shut off your home's…
We like to associate the winter season with an array of pleasing smells, especially around the holidays, when the aromas of cinnamon, roasted chestnuts, and gingerbread cookies should fill the house with a sense of comfort.
Now, imagine that warm, inviting scent being replaced by the odor of raw sewage!
Nick’s Plumbing knows that offensive…
A sewer line belly, or a “sag” or “bellying” in plumbing terminology, refers to a low point or a dip in an underground sewer or drainage pipe. This dip forms a sort of U-shaped curve in the pipe, disrupting the otherwise smooth flow of wastewater and debris. Sewer line bellies can be problematic because they…
