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Thankful for Plumbers
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...
Real Plumbers wear Pink at Carter’s My Plumber in Greenwood, Indiana
Real Plumbers Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Real Plumbers wear pink at Carter's My Plumber in Greenwood, Indiana, to build Breast Cancer Awareness. Paul Allen wears pink in memory of his wife, Marina's best friend. She died October of 2013. The breast cancer...
Water Pressure Booster for Low Water Pressure
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...
Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve
Every Water Heater has a Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (TPR valve). It is a safety valve which releases water (and thus relieves pressure) if either the temperature or pressure in the tank gets too high. A Pressure Relief Valve is very important because Water...
New Toilet Buyers Guide
5 Things You must know when Buying a New Toilet! Buying a new toilet seems like a real simple task, however, it's more complicated than the average home owner is aware of! Toilets are actually very complicated in their mechanical function. What seems like it should...
Carter’s My Plumber Supports Homelessness Event
Plumber supports homeless in Indianapolis Carter's My Plumber supports homeless in Indianapolis through sponsorship in Wheeler Mission 100 Holes of Golf. 100 Holes of Golf fundraiser raised for Wheeler Mission Homeless Shelter in Indianapolis. The Charity raises...
Warning About Fabric Softeners on Septic System
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...
Best Flushing Toilet in Franklin, Indiana
3 Things to know When Flushing Your Toilet in Franklin, Indiana Best flushing toilet Franklin, Indiana, is one that does a complete job. If you are in the market for a new toilet, then it's important to know the basics of this very important household device. The...
No hot water? It might be the shower head…
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...
Why Hire A Licensed Plumber
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...
Greenwood Requires Sump Pumps Checked
Have you checked your sump pump? With all of the spring rain a burden is placed on a home's sump pump. Sump Pumps are generally located in a home's basement or crawl space. They are designed to remove the ground water from around your home out to a perimeter area,...
Shower Replacement in Trafalgar | Carter’s My Plumber
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....
Flushable Wipes
Do Not Flush Wipes down your Toilet! Flushable wipes are supposed to be an alternative to toilet paper. They are promoted as being safe for sewers and septic systems. Consumer Reports did a comparison of their top rated toilet paper which breaks down in...
Best Flushing Toilets in Indianapolis
Things to know When Flushing Your Toilet in Indianapolis. If you are in the market for a new toilet, then it's important to know the basics about this very important household device. The toilet is the most used item in the household. The average home flushes a...
5 Signs of a Sewer Leak in Indianapolis
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...
Plumbing Inventors
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...
Gas Leak
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...
Water Heater Maintenance
Why Water Heater Maintenance Is Important! Have you ever woken up in the morning, stumbled into the bathroom, turned on the shower and been hit with cold water? If you’ve been there before you know it’s not pleasant! Water heater maintenance plays an important role...
Plumbing Emergency
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...
Sewer BackUp
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! ...
Toilet Repair Indianapolis
Carter's My Plumber has Licensed Plumbers who are experts about Toilets: Technology seems to find a way to transform some of the basic things in life - like a toilet repair. One bathroom at a time, a major shift in toilet hygiene is quietly underway. A new...
Tankless water heaters are efficient in Greenwood, Indiana
Are Electric Tankless Water Heaters highly efficient? In Greenwood, IN, the water is hard and may not conduct heat as quickly as softer water. The question is whether Tankless Water Heaters are efficient in Greenwood, IN. All electric water heaters are High...
Fall Plumbing Maintenance Tips
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....
Winter Plumbing Tips for Inside your Home
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...
Water Line Corrosion
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 Softener Regeneration
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...
Plumbers for a Cure!
Plumbers put their best foot forward for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. by Lisa Carter, RN, Cancer Coach At Carter's My Plumber, we are putting our best foot forward, by making our plumbers aware that October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer can affect...
Water Softener Noises
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...
Perfect Bathroom
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 Things a Licensed Plumber Wishes a Homeowner wouldn’t Do to their Plumbing
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...