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Bad Shower Habits that Can Cause Trouble For Your Plumbing

Showering may be beneficial for your well-being, but if you fall into a couple of common bad habits, it can take its toll on your plumbing. If you’re not careful, you may find that a relaxing shower quickly turns into a stressful morning where you have to deal with some rather serious plumbing problems! Here are six bad shower habits you should try to avoid in order to keep your bathroom looking great and your plumbing in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania working properly:

May 25, 2020

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Here For You When You Need It Most

During this time, you should have someone in your corner that is able to attend to your needs when you need it. Those in Bloomsburg, PA, and surrounding areas deserve to receive plumbing services when problems arise.

April 23, 2020

Top 11 Heating Problems

The cold weather probably has you thinking about your heater and it’s important to keep your home warm for you and your family. Sometimes, your furnace has a hiccup and doesn’t work quite like it’s supposed to. We’ve compiled a list with 11 of the most common heating problems that homeowners experience. There are some things to look out for in order to make sure a small problem doesn’t become a big one.

February 15, 2020

How to Prevent a Frozen Outdoor Faucet

Winterizing your outdoor faucet, also known as a hose bib or water spigot, is a simple project. If it’s not done correctly, the consequences could be serious. A frozen outdoor faucet can cause serious water damage to your home and property. Luckily it is easy to prevent a frozen faucet if you follow these tips.

January 17, 2020

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Happy Holidays!

From all of us at John M. Downs Plumbing, Heating & Water Treatment, we'd like to wish you a happy holiday season and a joyful new year!

December 25, 2019

Drain Cleaning This Holiday Season? Why You Should Schedule With A Professional

A Clogged drain is a common occurrence during the holiday season. All that holiday prep can be hard on your pipes, especially if you let too many scraps escape down the drain while preparing your feast.

December 11, 2019

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Happy Thanksgiving !!

Happy Thanksgiving From All Of Us Here At John M. Downs Plumbing, Heating, And Water Treatment

November 28, 2019

Things To Know Going Into This Winter

Did last winter season take a toll on your plumbing? Were you dealing with uncomfortable problems or irritating noises?

November 14, 2019

Water Testing, Water Quality, Water Solutions

Metals can make their way into your drinking water from several sources. While this can occur naturally, it can also be a result of contaminated water due to metals in groundwater supplies or from other human activities.

October 3, 2019

Tips for Cleaning Stinky Drains

Unless you have found a way to never use any of your drains, then you have probably had nasty drain odors from time to time. The bad news is drains smell sometimes, the good news is you don’t need tough chemicals to get rid of the odors. Some bad smells can even be prevented.

September 9, 2019

Leaving Your Home for Vacation

Before leaving your home for vacation, there are certain precautions you should take—especially when it comes to your home’s plumbing system. If not quickly detected, plumbing emergencies like leaks and floods can lead to expensive water damage and dangerous conditions such as mold. Use the plumbing checklist outlined below to help prevent such plumbing disasters from happening while you’re away.

August 8, 2019

How to Prevent Summer Plumbing Issues

Is your home prepared for summer weather conditions in Bloomsburg, PA? The summer months may bring sudden and heavy rainfall, leading to basement flooding. Plus, your home’s plumbing system may become overworked by excess water usage (e.g. garden hoses, sprinklers, pools, fountains). This can put a strain on your whole system.

July 15, 2019

What Causes Sewer Odors Inside the House?

Have you noticed a noxious sewer smell inside your home? Sewer gases contain methane and bacteria that may be dangerous to the health and safety of your family. Plus, no one wants to live with nasty sewer odors inside the house. Keep reading to learn about where those awful scents are coming from—and what to do if they creep into your home.

June 21, 2019

How to Locate Your Home’s Main Water Shut Off

Minor household plumbing leaks can usually be managed—and the damage kept to a minimum—by shutting off the water supply to individual plumbing fixtures (e.g., toilets, faucets). But in the event of a major plumbing emergency, you’ll need to quickly shut off the water supply to your entire home. Therefore it’s critical that you know how to locate your home’s main water shut off valve.

May 17, 2019

Bathroom Updates for Aging Adult

Most homes today were not built to accommodate aging adults or anyone with limited mobility, strength, and balance. Bathrooms, in particular, are common sites for slips and falls. In order to keep older adults safe and help them stay in their current homes as long as possible, it’s important to make smart bathroom updates for aging adults.

March 15, 2019

5 Simple Toilet Maintenance Tips

Toilet clogs and leaks are a pain to deal with. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a few simple ways to help prevent these issues from happening? We’ve put together five DIY toilet maintenance tips to help your toilet perform better and last longer. By periodically following these steps, you can prevent common plumbing problems or catch them early to minimize any damage.

February 10, 2019

Protecting Your Home In Extreme Cold Weather

According to the local weather forecast for Columbia County, temperatures could drop to as low as 20 degrees below zero! Protecting your home in extreme cold weather is critical to preventing costly plumbing…

January 12, 2019