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With each blogpost, we try to discuss common thoughts and ideas that can help homeowners and commercial real estate owners to make the best possible decisions in their plumbing needs. If there is a subject you would like to see us cover, please let us know.

Why Do Garbage Disposals Stop Working?

Why Do Garbage Disposals Stop Working?

Although the horror movie images of someone losing their fingers or a hand in a garbage disposal is entirely a Hollywood creation (the blades inside a garbage disposal are actually rather dull and not razor-sharp like movie producers want you to believe), it is still...

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When Is It Time to Replace Your Garbage Disposal?

When Is It Time to Replace Your Garbage Disposal?

When it comes to keeping a kitchen clean and getting rid of food waste, a garbage disposal can provide a lot of help.  If it is not operated or maintained correctly, however, the garbage disposal can easily develop problems that can affect the way it operates.How Does...

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Why Is My Garbage Disposal Making a Weird Noise?

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Making a Weird Noise?

A client from Kennesaw, GA, called us about a noise in his garbage disposal. We had installed this new garbage disposal about a year ago and he said it started to make some noise. If you turn your garbage disposal on and it is rattling or making a less than uniform...

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Is the water pressure in your home too high?

Is the water pressure in your home too high?

How do we know what the water pressure is in our house? Unfortunately most home builders don’t install any kind of pressure gauge to give you an actual answer to that question. If you don’t have that, you can get a simple pressure gauge from Home Depot or Lowes for...

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Do I need a kitchen sink strainer?

Do I need a kitchen sink strainer?

Mary from Smyrna, GA wrote in with a marital dispute. First we're thinking, we’re not in that business. Then come to find out, it’s all based around plumbing so we are back in. Do I need a kitchen sink strainer to block food from going down the drain? Here is the...

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What is a garbage disposal?

What is a garbage disposal?

A kitchen garbage disposal is a handy appliance that is installed underneath your kitchen sink and is designed to shred food waste so that it can be safely disposed of through your home’s plumbing system. What a Kitchen Garbage Disposal Is A kitchen garbage disposal...

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Utility Sinks – a feature in our Luxury Plumbing Series

Utility Sinks – a feature in our Luxury Plumbing Series

Utility sinks can be a major convenience. Laundry rooms, mudrooms, basements and garages are the most common places for utility sinks. Years ago, utility sinks were used for prewashing clothing stains or hand washing delicates. Now most modern washing machines have...

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8 Ways to Save Water and Money Through Plumbing Fixtures

8 Ways to Save Water and Money Through Plumbing Fixtures

Whether you're looking for ways to save money or conserve water, upgrading your plumbing fixtures is a great place to start. Many newer fixtures are designed to save water and money, so it's a win-win situation. While you are planning to install new plumbing fixtures,...

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Trash Your Wipes Not Your Pipes #WipesClogPipes

Trash Your Wipes Not Your Pipes #WipesClogPipes

Wet Wipes In 1960, the first wet wipe was introduced to wipe your hands after eating at restaurants. Wipes have a long history, but the concept is evolving. Now there are wipes for practically every need: baby wipes disinfectant cleaning wipes for household &...

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11 Warning Signs of Sewer Line Problems You Can’t Ignore!

11 Warning Signs of Sewer Line Problems You Can’t Ignore!

Sewer line issues are a nightmare for any homeowner or commercial property owner. Sewer lines can face a variety of issues, including clogs, cracks, corrosion, and damage caused by tree roots. These problems can be messy, expensive, and time-consuming to fix. Luckily,...

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What happens if your home’s water pressure is too high?

What happens if your home’s water pressure is too high?

If the water pressure in your home is too high, it can cause a variety of problems, including: Burst Pipes: High water pressure can put excessive stress on pipes, causing them to burst and leak. Leaks: High water pressure can cause leaks in fittings, valves, and...

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A Georgia Homebuyer’s Guide: Evaluating the Water Heater

A Georgia Homebuyer’s Guide: Evaluating the Water Heater

When considering purchasing a house, it's crucial to ensure that your investment doesn't conceal unforeseen plumbing challenges. To help homebuyers, we've written several guides as Tips for Spotting Potential Plumbing Problems. It's important to perform an initial...

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Never Do Another Search for “Emergency Plumber Near Me”

Never Do Another Search for “Emergency Plumber Near Me”

Plumbing emergencies happen, often at the worst time – You flush your toilet and it overflows, spilling sewage onto the floor. Just then the doorbell rings – your friends have arrived early. You return home after a long peaceful vacation. As you open the garage, you...

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5 Basic Plumbing Tips for Homeowners

5 Basic Plumbing Tips for Homeowners

Whether you’ve lived in your current home for years or you’ve just moved in to your first house ever, there are some things about a home’s plumbing system that every homeowner should know. Although there is no way to completely avoid a plumbing emergency, below are 5...

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8 Best Plumbing Fixtures

8 Best Plumbing Fixtures

When you are looking to update your home's plumbing fixtures, it is important to choose wisely. There are many different types and brands of plumbing fixtures available on the market, so it can be difficult to know which ones are the best. That is why we have compiled...

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Tom Kris and Sons are proud to be local plumbers in Cobb County.

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Acworth | Kennesaw | Marietta | Woodstock | Roswell | Canton | Dallas | East Cobb | West Cobb

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