Short guides on burst pipes, blocked drains, water heaters, and the plumbing problems that come with living in Miami-Dade. What to do before the plumber arrives and what to ask when you call.
How a Miami-Dade plumber decides between a cable, a hydro-jet and a camera inspection; what cast-iron pipe, ficus roots and grease do to drains here; where WASD's responsibility ends and yours begins; and what to ask before the visit.
Read articleThe first ten minutes matter most. Where the shut-off valves are in a typical Miami-Dade house or condo, what to turn off, what to move, and what to tell the plumber when you call.
Read articleEvery summer, floor drains and tubs in older Miami-Dade homes start backing up. What saturated ground, full sewer mains, and sixty-year-old cast iron have to do with it, and what a plumber can and cannot fix.
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