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Sump Pump Failure: Don’t Wait for a Failure During a Rainstorm to Find Out Your Sump Pump Doesn’t Work If your sump pump fails during a rainstorm, hundreds of gallons of water can flood your basement in a matter of minutes. It doesn’t take much water to cause...
Leaks cost money
Leaks cost money; Is your hard-earned money going right down the drain? As you lie in bed at night and hear the annoying drip of a leaky faucet or the water continuously running in your toilet, you are literally listening to money go down the drain. Leaky faucets and...
Well Water Testing is an essential part of annual maintenance.
Depend on a private water supply for your drinking water? The experts at Carter's My Plumber explain why it's important to test your water. How do we know if our water supply is safe? It's important to have well water testing done. Many individuals live in an area...
The Future of Plumbing
The Future of Plumbing For every 4 skilled workers that leave the construction industry, only 1 is entering the field. The future of Plumbing is at risk, and it's our job, now more than ever, to help encourage young people to enter the work force. The PHCC and PHCC...
Danger of Using Drain Chemicals
There is Danger in using Drain Chemicals. Drain chemicals are easy to use and a lot cheaper than calling in a professional. But what you don't know is most cleaners contain poisonous chemicals that could be hazardous for you. Many products like Drano, boast "magical"...
Basement Flooding
Although it’s hard to imagine, it will be getting warmer in the next few weeks. And with this comes the potential for flooding due to snow and ice melting. The IBHS (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety) urges homeowners that have experienced large...
Tub Replacements
Spring Is A Good Time To Update Your Bathroom with Tub Replacements! Have you considered Tub Replacements? With spring right around the corner, its time for some spring cleaning! While you’re getting organized, you may find yourself deciding how you can revamp your...
Plumbing Compliment
Plumbing Compliment from local Pastor after Toilet repair done Plumbing Compliment is such a great source of feedback and referral for companies. At Carter's My Plumber we were able to donate our Plumbing Service to repair a non-functioning toilet for Pastor Walt...
Tankless Water Heater Investment
Tankless Water Heater: never run out again, no matter how much you use! Energy Efficient: costs less to operate than a tank heater (up to 40%*)! Valuable Investment: Lasts up to twice as long as a tank-type heater—longest warranty of any water heater! Tankless water...
SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT WATER LEAKS?
By Kelson Carter Do You need to worry about small water leaks? How much water is wasted from leaks? Are some leaks invisible? The Answers You Need: Slow water leaks are rarely urgent. In fact, you can get by for years without fixing them. Yet, you will not get by...
Tub Replacement
7 good ideas when considering a Tub Replacement When considering a Tub Replacement for your home here are 7 good ideas to consider. These ideas take into consideration the entire bathroom and the Tub is the focal point of any bathroom. The tub is a place where you...
Toilet for Cancer Patient
Local Greenwood Plumber toilet donation for Cancer Patient. Local Greenwwod Plumber provides a toilet donation to a cancer patient in need. Carter's My Plumber recently installed a new comfort height toilet for a cancer patient who needed better accessibility. The...
Do Not FLUSH Medicine Down the Toilet or Drain!
Do not flush medication down the toilet or dispose of in the drain. We have been long told to dispose of excess or expired medication by simply flushing it down the toilet or drain, instead of dumping it in the trashcan. If you flush medication down the toilet it...
Water Leak Causes in a Home
Basement Water Leak can be the source of floods. Basement Water Leak can be seen in floors and walls and is generally caused by some form of drainage problem outside the home, and not with anything underneath or inside the basement itself. Poor drainage outside...
Carter’s My Plumber now offers a Backflow Prevention Specialty!
Backflow Prevention is a critical measure for homeowners with a basement. Carter Plumbing will provide a Certified Backflow Prevention Specialist as a new service for Homeowner’s interested in this protection beginning November 4, 2013. Most Homeowner’s do not know...
Stand Up 2 Cancer!
Carter's My Plumber honors cancer survivor, Jamie Carter Cancer survivor, Jamie Carter, is being honored through a donation to Stand Up 2 Cancer foundation for research. Carter's My Plumber formed a team with Stand Up to Cancer (S U2C) to help in the fight of finding...
Don’t Use Hot Water for Food Prep or Drinking Water
Don't use Hot Water to rinse produce or Cook Hot water food prep is not healthy because metal may leach from the pipes onto the produce. You might be tempted to start your pasta with hot tap water since it boils faster. Unfortunately, it isn't good for your health....
Greenwood Plumber Repair Saves the Day
Greenwood Plumber Repair Saves the Day at the City's new Splash Park Opened on August 27th. Carter's My Plumber had the opportunity to install a new Back-Flow Preventer System at the City's new splash pad, which opened to the public on August 27th. The Greenwood...
Kelson Carter is now a Licensed Plumber
Kelson Carter is now a Licensed Plumber in the State of Indiana. It's not an easy task becoming a Licensed Plumber! Carter’s My Plumber is proud to announce that 3rd Generation, Kelson Carter, has successfully passed the state plumbing exam to earn the status of...
Drain Line Clearing Naturally
Drain Line Clearing Naturally by Jamie Carter, President Carter's My Plumber, Licensed Plumbing Contractor, and Certified Plumbing Engineer Drain Line Clearing Naturally by Bio-Clean is a plumbing drain clearing product which is a blend of bacteria and enzymes. The...
Green Plumbing Ideas
GREEN PLUMBING IDEAS Green Plumbing Ideas #1: Start by Limiting water use and eliminate water waste Green Plumbing ideas are for the penny conscious homeowner. The earth has a limited supply of water and a constantly growing use pattern, and adding "green" fixtures...
Electric Water Heater Troubleshooting
Electric Water Heater Troubleshooting Your water is running cold, no fun – especially with our Indiana winters. As Electric water heater specialists in Indianapolis, we know sometimes the problem can be a really simple fix and you don't need one of our highly trained...
Frozen Pipes Prevention
What to do about Frozen Pipes. It's cold outside, but you already knew that. One of the many winter woes for Indiana Homeowners is the problem of pipes filled with solidified water; a.k.a. frozen pipes! Though a seemingly mild plumbing problem, frozen...
What Can a Leaky Faucet Cost?
Leaky Faucet cost can waste up to 5 Gallons of Water per Day. by Kelson Carter Leaky faucet cost is a very sneaky way of opening up the checkbook and seeing the money fly out. A little drip can can cost 100's of dollars in a short period of time. Leaky...
Summertime Plumbing Problems
Summertime Plumbing Problems Here is a list of common Summertime Plumbing Problems. When summertime Plumbing problems occur, it's not only important to know what to do, but also when you should call the Plumber! Clogged Garbage Disposal: Since, we are more active...
Leaking Hose Bib Fix
Leaking Hose Bib Fix Leaking hose bib suspicion? Have you planted the garden yet? How about the spring flowers?? Have you fired up that outside hose bib of yours? I've planted three rows of the garden so far this season, and I've used the outside spigot at least 4...
Drinking Softened Water
Drinking Softened Water depends on your overall health. by Lisa Carter, RN, BSN, Cancer Coach - owner Carter's My Plumber Drinking Softened Water can be safe based on your overall health. What are the Health Effects of drinking softened water? Water softeners remove...
Extend Water Heater Life
Extend Water Heater Life with Simple Maintenace It would be nice to extend water heater life to save money and the hassle of replacement. Water heaters can sometimes last up to 15 years, sometimes even as much as 20 years in rare situations. A standard water heater...
Advice about Sump Pumps for Homeowners
Advice about Sump Pumps for Homeowners The Importance of a Sump Pumps: Sump pumps has recently become more important especially in newer homes since the Federal Clean Water Act which doesn’t allow builders in many municipalities to drain rainwater collected by gutters...
Low Water Pressure a Problem?
Low Water Pressure is annoying and can make household jobs time consuming. Throughout the civilized world, low water pressure has been a predominant problem in homes. Right from the days of the Romans who built the first water transporting canals – or aqueducts – for...
