Expert Plumbing Tips & Tricks: RX Plumbing Advice Center
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes and What to Do If One Bursts
We were told this past weekend was going to be a real life “Day After Tomorrow” across north Georgia. It can be easy to take things too seriously or too lightly, so here’s our best attempt at giving you an accurate guide to pipe freezes.
Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters: Which One Is Right for Your Home?
Gas water heaters heat faster and cost less to run, but electric models are safer, simpler, and often last longer; your best choice depends on your home, usage, and setup.
Why You Shouldn’t Pour Boiling Water Down the Sink
Let’s walk through what boiling water really does to your plumbing, why it matters more than you think, and what you should do instead. This isn’t a myth, so let’s get into it.
Why Does the Water Taste So Bad in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County put out an official update on the drinking water, explaining the recent outpouring of complaints about the musty taste, strange odor, and unmistakable flavor floating in your morning coffee.
Should You Replace Your Water Heater?
If you’ve been thinking about an upgrade, or if your current water heater is showing signs of old age, we recommend taking a breath and learning what your options are now.
How Deep Are Water, Sewer, and Gas Lines Buried?
The depth of water, sewer, gas, electrical, and communication cables isn’t just fun trivia fodder. It matters when you’re digging, installing, or repairing anything underground.
Clogged Drains: What to Do, What to Avoid, and When to Call a Plumber
Drain clogs don’t start as emergencies, but they can become one fast. A slow sink or a full backup often pushes homeowners to act rashly before thinking. That’s when mistakes happen.
Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for Me?
Have you heard of tankless water heaters? The idea is that they will save you storage space, use less energy, and give you hot water on demand. But that doesn’t mean they’re immediately the right fit for every circumstance.
Hydro-Jetting in North Atlanta: When and Why to Get It Done
What is hydro-jetting? Does your home need it, or is it overkill? We’ll explain the jetting process and give you an understanding of when and why you could make use of it.
Garbage Disposal Do’s and Don’ts: Advice from a Master Plumber
Chowhound recently inteviewed me about the dangers of pouring flour down the drain. It got me thinking about how many homeowners misuse their garbage disposals. So here’s some common mistakes that can lead to expensive repairs—especially if they’ve become habitual.
How to Check If Your Plumber Is Licensed and Insured in Georgia
Easily accessible to every homeowner is the license and insurance status of every Georgia contractor. Here’s the helpful tool that everyone should already be using to vet plumbers, electricians, and any other contractors they might be considering hiring.
How Does Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration Compare to Other Methods?
Every week, homeowners ask if they should install a water filtration system. The short answer: yes. Here are the issues with our local water and what reverse osmosis can do to help.
What to Do If Your Ceiling is Leaking
We’re used to ballgames getting rained out, but nothing will prepare you for getting your breakfast rained out by water coming through your light fixture. It can be one of the most confusing moments a homeowner can experience.
Trenchless Leak Repairs: Everything you Need to Know
A recent job of ours involved replacing 80-feet of a broken water main with as little disruption to their lawn as possible. So let’s walk through what trenchless plumbing is, why it’s worth it, and why Rx can be trusted with it.
How We Do Clean Plumbing Excavations
Think all plumbers leave a mess behind? See how we repaired a 5-foot-deep sewer line in a manicured backyard—without leaving a single trace.
Drain and Sewer Camera Inspections: What Every Georgia Homeowner Should Know
Let’s talk about why sewer camera inspections are so valuable, how they work, and why every Georgia homeowner should consider scheduling a drain cleaning this Spring before small problems turn into big ones.
Georgia Water Heater Giveaways and Utility Discounts: Rx-Plumbing’s Guide to Savings
Two opportunities deserve their own spotlight: Georgia Power’s Income-Qualified Discount Program and Atlanta Gas Light’s Water Heater Giveaway. These are incredible offers that could save you big money and even get you a FREE tankless water heater.
Answering Your Questions On Galvanized Plumbing
Do I have to repipe my whole house, or are plumbers just trying to cheat me? Should I buy a home with galvanized plumbing? Here are our honest answers to the most common questions — no fluff, no sales pitch, no nonsense.
Georgians Can Get Paid to Upgrade Their Water Heaters (Up to $3,000)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate, we thought we’d share with you one of the world’s best kept secrets. No, we haven’t discovered what’s really at the end of a rainbow, but this is just as good as a pot of gold (almost).
What’s Wrong with My Water Heater?
In the spirit of the Oscars, let’s raise a glass to water heaters. The unsung heroes of our homes and businesses. They sit in the cobwebbed corners of our garages, basements, and closets humming along day after day. We only notice them when there’s a problem, and then we heap insults on them instead of praises for all the years of heat they’ve provided.

