There’s a chill in the air and a smirking pumpkin on every stoop. It must be Halloween in Red Oak! Our family here at Combat Plumbing has always loved the holiday – getting dressed up in costumes, stocking up on candy, and, above all, telling spooky stories.
But we’re not the most scared of vampires or werewolves. For us, there’s nothing scarier than a real plumbing horror story.
Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins have nothing on these scary bathroom stories. Don’t believe us? What’s scarier than…
A Spooky Noise Coming from the Walls…
Thuds. Clangs. Things that go bump in the night. We’re not talking about a boogeyman or Babadook – we’re talking about your plumbing! Oh no!
Your plumbing system will make all sorts of sounds. The important thing is to train yourself to listen to the ones that are out of the ordinary or suspicious – a banging from your walls may indicate that you have a water hammer, a hissing toilet may suggest a loose valve, and a rumbling, ominous water heater suggests that it may be time to flush your unit.
A Basement Covered in Murky Water…
A pipe bursts in the middle of the night! A wet spot in the ceiling finally balloons and gives way! Your water heater springs a leak! But what comes out isn’t a swamp monster – it’s a flood that quickly turns your basement playroom into a creepy lagoon. Ahhh!
Don’t let it happen to you! Keep a close watch on your pipes and appliances, and know how to deal with basement flooding like a pro – shut off your water, have a plumber on speed dial, and be ready to deal with water damage.
A Mysterious Growth on Your Bathroom Fixtures…
Black mold – it’s a staple of horror stories, and, unfortunately, it has a tendency to creep up in real world bathrooms across Red Oak. Gah! Don’t let this spooky baddy turn your bathroom into a haunted house!
Fight back against mold by practicing good ventilation habits, regularly taking care of your bathroom’s caulk, and keeping up a regular cleaning regimen with the help of all-natural solutions, including our team’s favorite, vinegar.
Unfortunately, plumbing disasters don’t take a break on holidays. That’s where our team comes in! Drop us a line for all of your plumbing needs, day or night. We’ll be here to take care of your plumbing system, so you can think about what really matters this October – candy, costumes, and spending time with your friends and family.
