Plumbing Articles

According to the EPA, you need to remove the water and clean moist surfaces and furniture within the first 48 hours in order to prevent mold growth.

When a drain clogs in your Missouri home, you likely grab a drain snake or a plunger for a do-it-yourself fix.

Sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner. You can live with a dripping faucet for a week or two or contend with a damaged sprinkler head until you replace it.

Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss. If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your Missouri home, it could indicate you need a home plumbing inspection.

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.
They typically start as minor issues that grow bigger over time. As the plumbing problem balloons, it offers clues about the nature of the impending emergency.

But like any hardworking appliance, it can run into issues from time to time. Knowing the signs that your water heater needs repair can save you from a cold shower or a major plumbing disaster. Here are five key indicators from Tony LaMartina Plumbing that your water heater might be in trouble:

The holidays are all about warmth, joy, and family… until someone clogs the kitchen sink with mashed potatoes and gravy. Nothing says “season’s greetings” quite like a backed-up drain when you are trying to serve dinner!

Living in Missouri means getting used to living with hard water—or does it?

Water softeners help reduce water hardness by removing nuisance minerals. While they are generally reliable, they can sometimes develop issues that affect their performance.

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your University City yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.

The EPA reports the average homeowner could save about $140 per year by replacing an outdated toilet with a more water-efficient model.

You may be able to resolve the issue on your own, but if you can’t or would rather leave it to the professionals, Tony LaMartina Plumbing Company is here for you.

Water is dripping from your Clayton home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation? Truthfully, even a little drip could lead to a big problem!

Even if you don’t have a leaky faucet or a clogged drain on your hands at this moment, it’s still a good idea to know what to do if and when such a problem happens.

Want to keep your Clayton home’s plumbing appliances operating smoothly and efficiently for years to come. Develop a maintenance schedule.

Tony LaMartina Plumbing has provided plumbing services to homes and businesses in Ladue, Missouri, and all the surrounding areas for many years. We’re a local business that specializes in quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

They might be out of sight, but those pipes need maintenance just like any other plumbing or HVAC system in your home.

When it comes to your LaDue home’s plumbing, you want to feel secure it will continue to work every day when you need it, without surprises. At Tony LaMartina Plumbing, we can help you make this a reality with our plumbing maintenance plan.

Tony LaMartina Plumbing is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date information on safe drinking water and ensuring you and your family are protected against the contaminants that could be present in your Ladue home’s water. 

How frequently do you think about your Ladue home’s sewer lines? If you don’t give your main sewer line a second thought, you are not alone.

Understanding the signs of a main line sewer drain clog can help you identify whether or not this is the issue you’re dealing with in your Missouri home.

Tony LaMartina Plumbing can test your water, identify its acidity, hardness, and mineral content, and recommend the best way to treat it. We install water softeners, sediment filtration, and water filtration and purification systems, such as reverse osmosis systems, that improve water quality no matter if its source is a well or public supply.

In actuality, this way of thinking can be a costly mistake, as problems rarely disappear on their own. They typically evolve into a larger and more expensive plumbing dilemma. Our Tony LaMartina plumbers recommend addressing concerns when you initially notice them to help you save money in the long run.

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During the colder months of a Missouri winter, frozen pipes can be a real concern. It is not only about the pipes freezing and you not having water. The bigger issue is when the pipes burst, causing all levels of havoc and damage to your home. 

With temperatures expected to dip well below the freezing mark over the next several days here in Missouri our team at Tony LaMartina Plumbing Company has some tips to protect your University City plumbing equipment:

Imagine this winter, sitting in your Ladue home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows. Life is good. It is good, that is, until you hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your Missouri home. 

Your University City basement is flooded and filled with water. Now what?

Leaks, floods, and plumbing problems can be stressful. Tony La Martina Plumbing Company is here to remove those worries. We are ready to offer the home solutions you need here in MO.

Our team at Tony LaMartina Plumbing Company Inc. wants to share some affordable, effective ways to unclog a home drain as well as tips on preventing the problem in the future.

We are excited and honored to be featured in the St. Louis Business Journal to discuss our legacy and goals for the future of Tony LaMartina Plumbing Company.

Our Tony LaMartina Plumbing team would like to arm you with all the information you need to understand this common issue