Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Preventing Outdoor Leaks As Summer Arrives

Monday, May 12th, 2025

As summer approaches and temperatures begin to climb, many homeowners shift their focus to yard maintenance, gardening, and outdoor fun. However, one critical area that often goes unnoticed during this seasonal transition is the outdoor plumbing system.

The heat, combined with increased water usage, can put added stress on outdoor pipes, spigots, and irrigation systems—making it crucial to ensure everything is in top shape before the season hits full swing. Not to mention the fact that constant thawing and freezing can bend and rupture the pipes that connect water from your water line to the outdoor faucet.

Here are some ways to keep your plumbing in good shape.

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How to Prevent Sump Pump Failures: Tips for Long-Term Reliability

Monday, April 14th, 2025

A sump pump is a quiet guardian of your basement, keeping floodwaters at bay and protecting your home from costly water damage. But like any mechanical system, it can fail—often at the worst possible time. Whether due to power outages, mechanical wear, or improper setup, sump pump failures can be disastrous.

Thankfully, with a bit of planning and regular care, you can significantly reduce the risk of failure and keep your sump pump running smoothly for years to come. Here are some practical tips to ensure long-term reliability. Just make sure you schedule sump pump maintenance with the pros at Barron.

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Preparing Your Plumbing for April Showers

Monday, February 17th, 2025

While we may be in the throws of winter now, spring will soon arrive and the snow storms will quickly turn into downpours. Water is usually a lot easier to deal with than snow, since there’s not a fear of bursting pipes and you don’t need to shovel anything–but water can also lead to some pretty serious plumbing problems.

This is going to be a guide for your home plumbing system as things begin to heat up. We recognize that it might remain cold here for another month or two, but eventually the warmth will arrive and we’ll be dealing with rain that could flood your basement.

It’s always a good idea to take precautions now before it’s too late. Schedule a sump pump check in Bellingham with our team to ensure you’re ready for the spring.

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Burst Pipe Tips: Protect Your Pipes From Freezing Temperatures

Monday, January 27th, 2025

Frozen pipes are a serious concern, especially in our neck of the woods. As temperatures dip down for long periods of time, the water in our pipes becomes susceptible to freezing which leads to expansion. This phenomenon occurs when water transitions to ice, causing it to expand outwards and even break solid boundaries like pipes or bottles.

The tricky part with frozen pipes comes after they thaw, when they eventually start to melt and leak everywhere through the areas where the pipes broke. This can sometimes be a catastrophic situation that requires immediate attention from a professional.

In our opinion, the best solution is prevention, so we’re going to discuss some ways to prevent burst pipes from occurring. But for your burst pipe repair in Bellingham, trust our team to get them fixed up.

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Leaks and the Five Senses: Detecting When You’ve Got a Leak

Monday, August 19th, 2024

Leaks are not a fun thing to encounter. They can be inconvenient, cause damage, and even lead to unsanitary conditions and wasted water if left alone for enough time. This is why having a local plumber on hand to help with your leak detection and patching is such an invaluable asset.

But many times you’ll be the only one who can detect whether a leak is happening or not. While this sounds like an intimidating job, it’s actually quite simple when you think about it. Human beings have 5 sense–touch, sight, smell, hearing, and taste. Each of those can help you determine if your plumbing system is leaking or having trouble.

Keep reading to determine whether you need a professional plumber in Ferndale, or if you’re in good shape.

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Barron Tips: The Best Way to Use a 24/7 Emergency Plumber

Monday, August 12th, 2024

There are many different qualifications for a plumber. You can be an apprentice, a journeyman, and eventually strive to be a master plumber. But that’s not where the application of training and experience ends. Assuming every plumber you hire is either a journeyman plumber or a master plumber, is the playing field even?

The answer is no. you can break down things even further. Some plumbers have rigid hours that they operate and strict schedules they keep. Other plumbers can offer 24/7 emergency services that grant customers an extra level of protection and a few advantages that other plumbers might not.

Want to know the best way to utilize 24 hour emergency plumbing in Burlington? That’s what we hope to answer in today’s blog post.

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August Tips: Protect Your Home With a Sump Pump

Monday, August 5th, 2024

Floods are becoming more frequent and severe depending on where in our area you live. With storms happening this time of year, it’s only normal to be nervous about the next time your crawlspace starts to flood with water. And if you’re located right near an aquifer or at the bottom of a valley, a flooded crawlspace is practically an assurance.

But sump pumps change that reality and give us a scientific solution to flooding. These systems can simply remove the water that floods your crawlspace and send it somewhere else, either over the ridge to the aquifer or to your local garden for nourishment.

And when you purchase this system with us, you can also enjoy our sump pump services in Bellingham throughout the lifespan of the system. So, let’s talk about how specifically a sump pump might protect your home from flooding.

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That Leak Is Coming From Your Hose Bibb! Solutions and Explanations

Monday, May 20th, 2024

Have you ever wondered why, no matter how many new hoses you purchase when spending time outdoors, they’re always leaky? It’s like you’re destined to leak water no matter how tightly you seal the hose onto the spigot.

Well, the good news is that it’s not you or your hoses. This component is called the hose bibb, and it’s basically the connector from your home’s main water line and anything that uses water outdoors. This connector is vital to home gardening projects, sprinklers, and other outdoor water fixtures–but it could be wasting water and money every year.

This blog hopes to explore what the hose bibb is, how it works, and why it can leak during the springtime when we’re just now starting to enjoy the outdoor weather. Schedule with our team for a new hose bibb installation on Orcas Island.

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Why Professional Drain Cleaning is Better Than Chemical Cleaners and Uncloggers

Monday, August 14th, 2023

We’ve all seen commercials for drain cleaning chemicals before. They show abhorrent 3D mockups of what they want you to believe goes on in your pipes in an effort to simplify everything about your drains.

Chemicals don’t fix problems; they act as a short-term remedy for the immediate problem (clogs), but fail to provide a viable long-term solution. Most of the time they cause damage to your drains that result in bigger issues down the road. Here’s why these chemicals aren’t a proper replacement for professional drain cleaning services in Bellingham, WA,

which offer numerous benefits such as preventing clogs, protecting home infrastructure, and improving the efficiency of your clean drainage system. Contact us via phone to schedule your drain cleaning services today.

Using chemical cleaners can exacerbate a drainage issue, leading to more severe blockages and potential damage to your plumbing.

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How Regular Home Plumbing Inspections Prevent Expensive Plumbing Issues

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

You don’t think about your plumbing often. Pipes, sewers, and washing machine hoses are out of sight and out of mind for most homeowners. It’s hard to spot problems that cost you money, which is why you have us.

A WholeHome™ Plumbing Inspection helps your home in more ways than one. This is what our thorough inspections by experienced professionals include:

Using dye testing on all toilets
Flue vent inspection
Checking on all sink pipes
Inspecting washing machine hoses
Checking out all exposed supply lines
And more

When there aren’t any visible plumbing problems in your home, it’s easy to think that you don’t need a plumbing inspection. Let’s talk about why that might not be the case and what a WholeHome™ Plumbing Inspection can do for you.

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