Plumbing Articles

5 Benefits of a Plumbing Maintenance Plan

May 26, 2025
5 Benefits of a Plumbing Maintenance Plan

Avoiding plumbing problems is easier (and cheaper) than fixing them after they strike—and that’s where a plumbing maintenance plan comes in. With routine inspections and preventative care, a maintenance plan helps keep your pipes, fixtures, and drains in top shape year-round.

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6 Hot Water Heater Failure Signs You Should Never Ignore

April 24, 2025
shower with hot water flowing.

Besides getting caught without hot water, ignoring signs of failure from your hot water heater can cause MAJOR damage to your home. If your hot water heater “goes” – meaning the plumbing or the unit fails in some way – it will continue to pump water into your living space until it is discovered and the main water supply valve is shut off.

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What Is a Plumbing Inspection?

March 21, 2025
Gelinas' plumber going through his plumbing maintenance checklist while underneath bathroom sink.

When was the last time you thought about your plumbing? If you’re like most Scarborough, ME, homeowners, it’s probably only when something goes wrong—a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or worse, a burst pipe.

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