Grinding Away.

Have you ever heard of a grinder pump?  What is a grinder sump pump, anyway?  It is defined as a wastewater conveyance device.   Once the wastewater inside the tank reaches a specific level, voila…the pump turns on, grinds up the waste, and then harmlessly pumps it into the central sewer system or septic tank.

Just so you know, there are two types of grinder pumps, semi-positive displacement (SPD) and centrifugal.  The pump that is used for households around Chattanooga is usually between one and two horsepower.  The pump has a level sensor either built into the pump, called “sensing bells,” or attached externally to the pump, called “floats.”

Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a sump pump expert because WE ARE!  We are All Home Plumbing located in Chattanooga and serving the area for many years with a variety of plumbing needs.  We specialize in residential repair and installation.  For sump pumps and many other plumbing needs call us at All Home Plumbing (423) 598-1466.   

Nightfall's 32nd Season Every Friday night, May 3 - August 30

Nightfall's 32nd Season Every Friday night, May 3 - August 30

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One of Chattanooga’s most widely recognized and attended programs is the seasonal Nightfall concert series, which celebrates its 32nd season this year. 

 

Gas vs. Electric.

It’s a question that homeowners have grappled with for decades.  Do I have a gas water heater installed or an electric one?  Depending on your local utility costs gas water heaters are usually cheaper to operate.  Understand, that they cost more than electric ones, but because of the energy savings they usually make that up in about a year.

The majority of gas water heaters operate with a pilot light.  They heat water even when the electricity is off.  Because the gas one’s heat water at a ratio nearly twice as fast as electric models, if you rely on a gas water heater for bathing during an outage it will be an economical choice.  Just one of several things to consider.

The choice is yours, the professionals who will help you make that choice in the Chattanooga area are the ones at All Home Plumbing.  All Home is a plumbing company that will troubleshoot, repair, and install gas, electric, and even tankless water heaters.  Give them a call today at (423) 598-1466.

Where is that Leak Coming From?

One day you are in your Chattanooga area home all warm and dry, the next you may notice that there is a leak coming from somewhere.  Maybe water is seeping into the walls or ceiling.  That’s a pretty good indication of a problem.  However, a leak in the pipes outside your home is a little harder to detect.

Here are some signs that you have a broken water line on your property –

1.  Your water bill keeps going up.

2.  The water pressure is noticeably lower.

3.  There are soft, even slushy spots on your lawn.

Do not ignore these signs!  The next step is a real flooding situation that can devastate your property.  All Home Plumbing of Chattanooga TN is the company to call in the area at the first sign of a possible leaky water pipe.  Wherever you are in our area, please remember All Home Plumbing at (423) 598-1466.

One and Done.

This is a phrase commonly used in college basketball.  A player can participate for one season at the collegiate level then go into the pros.  As it pertains to plumbers doing backflow testing this is definitely NOT the case.  A licensed backflow technician in the State of Tennessee must go in for re-certification from time-to-time.

Backflow certifications are valid for 3 years from the date of issue.  Each student is required to pass a written and practical (hand’s on) exam for the reduced pressure backflow preventer and the double check valve assembly (abbreviated DCVA).  It is an effective refresher program instructed by highly qualified professionals.

That is why when you call on the expertise of All Home Plumbing to test for backflow in the Chattanooga area you are calling on more than two decades of experience.  That inspires confidence…doesn’t it?  For any backflow testing that needs to be done at your home or office complex call All Home Plumbing at (423) 598-1466.

6th Annual St Paddy's Party on the Parkway

6th Annual St Paddy's Party on the Parkway

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"Chattanooga's official St Patrick's Day Block party returns. Our 6th annual Party on the Parkway festival uses Patten Parkway to celebrate with an outdoor stage, food and beer vendors, and a kid zone with interactive games and crafts."

Help…Your Memories are Drowning.

Floods are horrible enough.  They have no conscience.  They will destroy everything in their path…including your valuables.  Flood control methods are used to reduce or prevent the detrimental effects of flood waters when they invade your basement.  Flooding damages property and threatens the lives of homeowners and pets.  Fight back!

There are various flood control systems such as –

1.  Standpipes…inexpensive by comparison

2.  Backwater valve…installed within your home

3.  Flood control pump…pumps the sewer and drain tile during flooding emergencies

4.  Overhead sewer…you may need an additional sump pump to your house

Why not get the advice of a professional before deciding which flood control system is right for your castle?  That is where the experts from All Home Plumbing come in.  They serve the entire Chattanooga area with flood control installation that works for you.  Give them a call for an in-home estimate at (423) 598-1466.