Pittsburgh Plumbing Blog - Stahl Plumbing, Heating & Air

Tips to Avoid Freezing Pipes

The cold weather of Pittsburgh's winters poses a threat to homes' pipes. Sub-freezing temperatures can cause pipes to freeze and potentially burst. Help prevent your home's pipes from freezing this winter with these...

Jammed Garbage Disposal

Most garbage disposal units require careful use to keep them running smoothly. However, even if you follow the guidelines of your unit precisely, it is possible that from time to time you could encounter a jam. In...

Avoid Plumbing Emergencies During the Holidays

Imagine, you have a long list of ingredients for dinners with family and friends. Then there's the list of gifts to purchase. And don't forget the list of cleaning and decorating projects to complete before holiday...

Preventative Plumbing Maintenance for Pet Lovers

Pets are like family members and bring a lot of extra love into your life. At the same time, they can bring a lot of hair and wreak havoc with your plumbing system. Luckily, pet plumbing problems can be prevented or...

Tips for Troubleshooting Basic Plumbing Problems

Not every plumbing problem requires a phone call for residential plumbing services. Most minor plumbing problems are an easy do-it-yourself fix, as long as you are able to follow directions. Here's 5 plumbing...

How to Handle Emergency Plumbing Repairs at Home

Everyone has experienced a plumbing emergency at one time or another. Many issues, such as clogged toilets or sinks, can easily be resolved with a plunger or snake. More serious plumbing emergencies, however, require...

What Happens After You Flush?

The toilet is one of the most common water fixtures in homes and businesses, but it's also the one that's most often taken for granted. Developed over the centuries, the modern toilet provides us with excellent...

6 Invaluable Plumbing Tips for New Homeowners

There's nothing like the feeling of signing on the dotted line, and becoming a homeowner for the first time. You're so excited and happy about your new move, that you forget about your new plumbing. Fortunately, it's...

5 Plumbing Tips for Fall

Fall is a time of cool, crisp weather, cozy evenings and colorful leaves, and if you own your home, it's also a time for fall chores that can help your home stay snug and protected throughout the cold months of a...