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Thanksgiving is the Perfect time to be Thankful for Your Plumber! It's that time of year when we all take time to reflect and be thankful.  At Carter's My Plumber in Greenwood, Indiana, we are thankful for Plumbers!  Plumbers take care of the most basic necessity to...

Low Water Pressure Booster can Help your Home's Water Pressure Low Water Pressure booster can increase the velocity of water delivered to a home. Low water pressure is generally caused by clogged pipes. However, if they have already been replaced or it's a newer home...

Fabric Softeners Have a Negative Impact on Septic Systems We love the feel of soft clothes, and adding the fabric softener gives clothing that extra softness, and wonderful smell.  But, fabric softeners coat clothes with slimy chemicals.  The chemicals in softeners...

Your showerhead may be the cause of No Hot Water. Cold water; it's never fun. There are several possible causes that would reduce the temperature of your hot water. Let's begin with your water heater, what type do you have? Tankless, or traditional? Electric water...

Hiring A Licensed Plumber is the Law in Indiana! The thought of hiring a Plumber can be an ordeal when it comes to selecting the right company.  Not knowing what to expect is the first obstacle.  The most important question a customer should ask a Plumbing company, is...

Carter's My Plumber Replaced a Shower for Local Family They recently replaced a shower for a family in need in Trafalgar. The Carter's have been involved in their community providing support for folks in need.  They recently replaced a shower for a family in need....

Drains in your home lead to the main sewer line which leads out of your home to either a septic tank, or the city sewer. How does a homeowner know when to detect a sewer leak since it's impossible to visually see the sewer line itself?  Here are 5 signs every...

Who are some Famous Plumbing Inventors? Plumbing is a fascinating concept since it impacts every single person on the planet.  It's easy to take plumbing for granted if you don't live in a 3rd world country.  We have clean water at the tap, and modernized sanitation...

Got Gas?  What to do when you have a Gas Leak. If you suspect a gas leak in or around your home, here are steps for what to do.  Natural gas has no odor.  Gas company's add a chemical to make gas a distinctive odor, which make it smell like rotten eggs.  If you smell...

Plumbing Emergency after-hours Service 24-hour plumber to take care of all your plumbing emergency Ever had a plumbing emergency - like a flooded basement, water leaks in the ceiling, toilet overflowing, whole house drain clog, or a leaking water heater during the...

Protect Yourself Against Sewer Backup Sewer backup can wreak havoc on a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage to floors, walls, furniture and electrical systems.  Sewer backup is something none of us want to experience – especially during the holiday season! ...

Plumbing Maintenance for Outside your Home As the weather begins to cool off, now is the time to establish some good plumbing habits to protect your home.  A few simple plumbing preparations now will prevent headaches and costly repairs throughout the winter months....

Here are some Winter Plumbing Tips to do in the Fall for Inside your Home: As the weather begins to cool off, now is the time to establish some good plumbing habits to protect your home.  A few simple plumbing preparations now will prevent headaches and costly repairs...

Greenwood Plumbing tips to help Homeowner's stop water line corrosion: Have you recently noticed blue stains on your sinks, tubs or fixtures in your home? Did you know that laundry and even blonde hair can be tinted blue?  Besides actual piping failure, these stains...

Water Softeners are designed to regenerate at night. Most water softeners are set so that they regenerate at night. This typically happens between two and four in the morning in hopes that you are not using your water. Your water softener works on a pressurized...

Does your Water Softener make Noise? Is your water softener keeping you up at night? Does your child think there is a monster in the water closet? Water Softener noise can come from a water softener, including knocks and squeals. Some noises are completely normal...

Is it time to upgrade your bathroom? This simple remodel can add money to your house and help it sell. Designing a good bathroom does require planning, good information and careful thought. A bathroom is one of the hardest-working spaces in the home. If it’s not...

10 Homeowner Plumbing Mistakes Plumbers wish they would do! Homeowner Plumbing Mistakes can lead to larger plumbing problems and require hiring a Licensed Plumber to repair the homeowner repair.  For example, once again your toilet is clogged, and you want to save...