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Submersible vs. Pedestal Sump Pumps: Choosing the Right Type for Your Basement
A wet basement can quickly turn from a small inconvenience to a major structural disaster. To protect your home, you need a pump that is powerful, reliable, and quiet. While you may encounter two main types, submersible and pedestal, modern plumbing standards heavily...
Plumbing Winterization for Commercial Buildings: Stay Operational, Stay Compliant
Winter is coming and for many commercial facilities, the plumbing system is about to face its toughest test of the year. When temperatures drop, the hidden risks within your piping, heaters, drains, and fire‑suppression systems become front and center. A freeze, burst...
Water Heater Leaking? Here’s What to Do Immediately (And What Not to Do)
If you discover that a water heater is leaking, it’s important to act fast before serious water damage can occur. At Lutz Plumbing, we provide 24/7 emergency plumbing services for our members in the Kansas City metro area. We understand the importance of moving fast...
Tired of Weak Showers? Our Top Picks for Shower Heads for Low Water Pressure
You know the feeling - you step into the shower, turn it on, and instead of a refreshing spray you get a dribble of lukewarm water. Frustrating doesn’t even begin to describe it! We hear your pain. A weak shower is one of the top complaints we get calls about here at...
How Realtors Benefit From Partnering With a Trusted Plumbing Service
A partnership between a realtor and a plumber can be extremely helpful come property emergencies and plumbing questions
Spring Plumbing Maintenance Checklist
The cold weather can really affect your pipes. To ensure that you leave winter with a strong plumbing system and enter spring with confidence, it is essential to assess your plumbing as the temperatures start to rise.
5 Ways to Prevent Plumbing Problems
Conducting regularly scheduled plumbing inspections in your home or business is the best way to prevent plumbing problems.
How to Prevent Winter Pipe Bursts
The freezing temperatures can have a significant impact on our plumbing, causing pipe breakage and other plumbing problems.
A Plumber’s Guide: 5 Reasons Your Bathtub Won’t Drain
If you find yourself standing in a puddle of dirty murky water after taking a shower because your bathtub won’t drain, it’s time to figure out what is going on. If this is the first time you have noticed a slow moving drain, it is likely a small clog that is close to...
That Smelly Shower Drain: What’s Causing It & What We Do About It
A foul odor coming from your shower drain isn’t just a nuisance. When you have an unpleasant odor emanating from your shower drain, the whole bathroom can feel unclean. A smelly shower drain is a sign that something isn’t right with your plumbing, and a professional...