Sewer Line Problems: Warning Signs Homeowners Should Know TLDR A single slow drain is usually minor. A pattern across several fixtures is the real warning sign. Recurring backups, gurgling, wastewater in the wrong fixture, and persistent odors can point to a...

Plumbing Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners TLDR A monthly walkthrough of pipes, fixtures, drains, and toilets catches most plumbing problems while they are still small. Water pressure, water heaters, and shutoff valves need a check on a slower schedule, but they...

How to Tell If You Have a Hidden Plumbing Leak Quick Summary A hidden leak rarely announces itself with a puddle. Watch for a pattern of smaller signals instead. A rising water bill, damp spots, musty odors, and unexplained sounds are the strongest combined clues. A...

How to Shut Off Your Home's Water Supply A burst pipe or a failed supply line can dump gallons of water into your home before help arrives. The single fastest way to limit the damage is knowing how to shut off your home's water supply at the main valve. TLDR: The main...

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Kansas City TLDR: Pipes freeze most often in exposed areas: crawl spaces, garages, attics, exterior walls, and outdoor faucets. Insulation, sealed air leaks, and winterized outdoor faucets are the most effective prevention steps. Reduced...

Backflow Prevention for Kansas City Homes TLDR Backflow is when water reverses direction and flows back into the potable supply instead of out to fixtures. The biggest residential risks are outdoor faucets, garden hoses, irrigation systems, chemical sprayers, and...

Protect Your Home with Andy's Pipe Dream Fall Plumbing Tips As the seasons change, so do the demands of our residential plumbing system. Fall is the perfect time to ensure your pipes and fixtures are ready for the colder months ahead. If you’re worried about your...

APD Helpful Home Plumbing Tips for Winterizing Sprinklers & Outdoor Hydrants It’s that time of year again, the temperatures are starting to drop and we’re closing in on our first freeze of the Fall or Winter season. The goal of this month’s newsletter is to...

In times of drought like we’ve recently been experiencing, cities often enforce water restrictions for tasks like watering your lawn. When it finally does rain, it can be heartbreaking to see all that extra water flowing into storm drains instead of into your yard....