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The water pressure in your plumbing can sometimes be a delicate balancing act. If your water pressure is too low, it takes longer to do tasks like taking a shower, washing laundry, or doing the dishes. But if your water pressure is too high, your pipes can suffer significant wear and tear and require plumbing

Most people living in the City limits are hooked up to their City’s sewer system. But many rural families are hooked up to a septic system. Your septic tank contains wastewater and breaks down the solids, oils and grease contained within it. It’s very important that this waste gets contained and treated properly, and that

There’s more than one way to clear a drain. Typically, we clean out sewer lines and other plumbing fixtures by cabling, which is sending a cable or drain snake through your pipes to eliminate any obstructions. But sometimes that isn’t enough. That’s why United Plumbing also offers hydro jetting services. Let’s take a closer look

When the school year rolls around again, your family will be busy buying school supplies, prepping lunches, and visiting teachers. During this hectic time, you don’t want to overlook an important part of your household: your plumbing! There are unique plumbing-related situations that can arise during the busy back to school season, but with a

Your shower valve is connected to the handle that regulates your shower’s temperature, pressure, and water flow. The most popular type of shower valve is a pressure-balancing valve, which is designed to maintain a constant ratio of hot and cold water, reducing the risk of accidental scalding. Having this valve in proper working order is

When we have an extended heat wave in the summer months and the muggy temperatures in the Ozarks start to soar, you’ve probably considered the impact that excessive heat can have on your air conditioning system. But did you know that an extended heat wave can also impact your plumbing? Let’s take a closer look

If you’re fairly handy, you might be tempted to do some of your plumbing work on your own. But besides it potentially costing you more money in the long run if something isn’t done correctly, you could also get in trouble with your local municipality if you don’t have the proper permits or your plumbing

If you’ve ever had your basement flood before, you know that’s something you never want to experience more than once. One valuable piece of plumbing equipment that can help protect your basement from flooding is a sump pump. But in order for your sump pump to do its job and protect your basement, there are

How did we ever survive without our trusty dishwashers? If your dishwasher stops working and you have to wash an entire load of dishes by hand, you almost feel like you’re back in the Stone Age. Dishwashers are great when they’re working correctly. They make cleaning and drying our dishes much easier, so we want to