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Prepping Your Plumbing For Winter

October 30, 2024
Small boy putting on his boot with his mother standing by carrying a baby boy at front door of eco cabin.
Before the cold sets in, follow our tips with your plumbing components, and they should make it through the Utah winter like a champ. Continue Reading

When Do I Need to Replace My Pipes?

September 30, 2024
pipes going into floor of basement.
Scheduling a plumbing inspection with our team at Pond’s Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning will keep your system running efficiently. Continue Reading

Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging?

June 30, 2024
Happy Woman Using Plunger In Kitchen Sink At Home.
Upgrading your toilet can reduce the chances of a clog—and help you save money too. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports the average homeowner could save about $140 per year by replacing an outdated toilet with a more water-efficient model. Continue Reading

What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

March 15, 2023
Plumber looking under a broken sink and writing a work estimate.
Water is dripping from your North Salt Lake home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation? Truthfully, even a little drip could lead to a big problem! Continue Reading

What to Do If Your Main Line Drain Is Clogged

September 15, 2022
Metal plate showing tap symbol indicating access to main water supply
Understanding the signs of a main line sewer drain clog can help you identify whether this is the issue you’re dealing with in your home. Continue Reading

What Should I Do About Frozen Pipes?

January 16, 2021
a crack in the pipe
During the colder months of an Utah winter, frozen pipes can be a real concern. It is not only about the pipes freezing and you not having water. The bigger issue is when the pipes burst, causing all levels of havoc and damage to your home. Continue Reading

6 Common Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid

October 18, 2020
An orange cup plunger in the washbasin filled with water, 6 Common Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid | Bountiful, UT | Pond's
Whether it’s a clogged toilet or a slow-running drain, plumbing problems are never fun. With the growing do-it-yourself mentality and the access to a great deal of how-to information online, it can be tempting to try to resolve your plumbing issues on your own. Continue Reading

Plumbing Problems That Cost You Money

January 18, 2019
plumber at work in a bathroom solving plumbing problems in North Salt Lake, UT
Even though thinking an ostrich will hide its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth, it’s no myth that many North Salt Lake, UT, homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they’ll go away. That can be a costly mistake, as these problems almost never disappear on their own and typically evolve… Continue Reading

Video – How much Water does a Leaky Faucet Waste?

November 30, 2018
A dripping faucet
A leaky faucet is a fairly obvious sign that there is something wrong with your plumbing. Signs include soggy floors, foundation cracks, water meter changes, or a mildew smell. One leak in itself doesn’t mean you need new plumbing necessarily but frequent leaks could be a sign of an aging pipe system. Continue Reading

Tips for Hiring a Plumber

September 24, 2018
customer and plumber
Hiring a qualified, experienced and honest plumber is an important step for a homeowner. It is important to find a plumber that knows what he/she is doing. They are responsible for parts of your house that are crucial to your daily life and if they fail to execute their job correctly it can result in… Continue Reading

How to Fix a Clogged Drain

June 20, 2018
Baking soda poured to unclog drainage system at home
There are some home remedies you can try to clear a clogged drain, as well as things that you can do at home to help keep it from happening again. Try these things at home before investing in some of the harsh chemicals they sell at the store. Often, these products can cause damage to… Continue Reading