Pittsburgh Plumbing Blog - Stahl Plumbing, Heating & Air

Proper Steps to Thawing a Frozen Pipe

Here in Pittsburgh, frozen pipes are just a part of life. Perhaps you left town and a cold snap occurred, or maybe you just forgot to let one of your pipes drip one winter night. Whatever happened, your pipes are now...

Preventing Your Frozen Pipes from Flooding Your Home

Frozen pipes are a real problem here in Pittsburgh. Sudden deep freezes can leave you with pipes filled with ice, and it's up to chance whether or not they will burst and flood your home. The worst thing about...

How To Detect if a Water Pipe Is Frozen

<img src="https://octanecdn.com/stahlplumbingpittsburghcom/135-9.jpg" alt="Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes" width="142" height="142" style="margin: 10px;"> Most of the time, it's a good thing that our pipes are...

7 Common Leaks for Homeowners

<img src="https://octanecdn.com/stahlplumbingpittsburghcom/135-8.jpg" alt="Most Common Plumbing Problems for Homeowners" width="145" height="145" style="margin: 10px;"> Leaks are a major problem when they...

Frozen Pipes: Part 2

Now that you know freezing water and plumbing lines do not mix well, is there anything you can do to prevent the worst from happening? The answer is a resounding yes, so pay close attention! Because water expands...

Frozen Pipes: Part 1

Winters in Pittsburgh are rarely mild, so you should therefore be prepared for that ever-annoying problem known as frozen pipes. A lack of access to running water is a nuisance any time of year, but there is nothing...

Get a Furnace Tuneup To Prepare for Winter

As expert Pittsburgh plumbers with more than half a century of experience, we want to remind our customers to prepare their homes for the winter season even if a mild winter is predicted. Getting a furnace tune-up is...

Keep Old Man Winter Outside by Performing These Tasks

Winterizing your house properly means you and your family will enjoy a safe and warm indoor home environment this season. It also means your plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems will run efficiently and...

Is Your Furnace in Need of Repair?

No matter how excellent your home appliances may be, their performance will be affected and compromised as they age. Our licensed plumbers and heating and cooling specialists know that replacing any major home system...