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5 Things that Can Go Wrong with Your Plumbing During the Holidays
Don’t let your holiday season be ruined by these holiday plumbing problems. Practice regular maintenance, take preventative action at the first sign of an issue, and if necessary, call an experienced plumber to repair or replace any problem fixtures before you have a...
Water Heater Life Span
Water heater lifespan The water heater lifespan is on average 8 to 12 years, with replacement generally recommended at 10 years. There are two exceptions: gas water heaters last approximately 6 to 8 years and tankless water heaters can last 20 years or more. If you...
Pink Plumbing Truck
Local Greenwood Plumber goes all out with a Pink Plumbing Truck to stand up to Cancer. A Pink Plumbing Truck is on the loose in Greenwood, Indiana! "Go big or go home!" That's the sentiment at local Greenwood Plumber, Carter's My Plumber, when it comes to...
The Prince of Plumbing Guide to buying a Royal Flush
Are you looking for the best flush money can buy? The Prince of Plumbing, Kelson Carter of Carter's My Plumber offers advice for buying a toilet. Let's face it.. a lot of work and reading gets done on the throne! You can laugh about it all you want, but in reality the...
Top 5 things when hiring a Millennial Plumber
What is a Millennial Plumber? Here is a List of the Top 5 things they want. In order to successfully understand what a millennial plumber is, we must first take into consideration that technology has always been at a millennial's fingertips. This keeps everyone...
Basement Flood
Basement Flood Protection Services and Sump Pump Specialists Your finished basement is your pride and joy. You've spent thousands of dollars and countless hours converting your bleak, concrete dungeon into an enjoyable and comfortable living space. The last thing you...
Prevent Water Loss
Prevent Water Loss Inside your Home Water loss can cause significant damage to homes, especially when it goes undetected. It's important for every homeowner to pay close attention to the key areas inside their homes where water loss can cause damage and expense....
Are Water Leaks Draining your Wallet?
Water Leaks drain your wallet! Here's a quick guide to finding and fixing water leaks in your home. Imagine a hole the size of the period in this sentence. A small leak this size wastes 4,000 gallons a month. That's enough water for a shower every day! Sinks -...
Thankful for Plumbers
Thanksgiving is the Perfect time to be Thankful for Your Plumber! It's that time of year when we all take time to reflect and be thankful. At Carter's My Plumber in Greenwood, Indiana, we are thankful for Plumbers! Plumbers take care of the most basic necessity to...
Real Plumbers wear Pink at Carter’s My Plumber in Greenwood, Indiana
Real Plumbers Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Real Plumbers wear pink at Carter's My Plumber in Greenwood, Indiana, to build Breast Cancer Awareness. Paul Allen wears pink in memory of his wife, Marina's best friend. She died October of 2013. The breast cancer...
Water Pressure Booster for Low Water Pressure
Low Water Pressure Booster can Help your Home's Water Pressure Low Water Pressure booster can increase the velocity of water delivered to a home. Low water pressure is generally caused by clogged pipes. However, if they have already been replaced or it's a newer home...
Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve
Every Water Heater has a Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (TPR valve). It is a safety valve which releases water (and thus relieves pressure) if either the temperature or pressure in the tank gets too high. A Pressure Relief Valve is very important because Water...
New Toilet Buyers Guide
5 Things You must know when Buying a New Toilet! Buying a new toilet seems like a real simple task, however, it's more complicated than the average home owner is aware of! Toilets are actually very complicated in their mechanical function. What seems like it should...
Carter’s My Plumber Supports Homelessness Event
Plumber supports homeless in Indianapolis Carter's My Plumber supports homeless in Indianapolis through sponsorship in Wheeler Mission 100 Holes of Golf. 100 Holes of Golf fundraiser raised for Wheeler Mission Homeless Shelter in Indianapolis. The Charity raises...
Warning About Fabric Softeners on Septic System
Fabric Softeners Have a Negative Impact on Septic Systems We love the feel of soft clothes, and adding the fabric softener gives clothing that extra softness, and wonderful smell. But, fabric softeners coat clothes with slimy chemicals. The chemicals in softeners...
Best Flushing Toilet in Franklin, Indiana
3 Things to know When Flushing Your Toilet in Franklin, Indiana Best flushing toilet Franklin, Indiana, is one that does a complete job. If you are in the market for a new toilet, then it's important to know the basics of this very important household device. The...
No hot water? It might be the shower head…
Your showerhead may be the cause of No Hot Water. Cold water; it's never fun. There are several possible causes that would reduce the temperature of your hot water. Let's begin with your water heater, what type do you have? Tankless, or traditional? Electric water...
Why Hire A Licensed Plumber
Hiring A Licensed Plumber is the Law in Indiana! The thought of hiring a Plumber can be an ordeal when it comes to selecting the right company. Not knowing what to expect is the first obstacle. The most important question a customer should ask a Plumbing company, is...
Greenwood Requires Sump Pumps Checked
Have you checked your sump pump? With all of the spring rain a burden is placed on a home's sump pump. Sump Pumps are generally located in a home's basement or crawl space. They are designed to remove the ground water from around your home out to a perimeter area,...
Shower Replacement in Trafalgar | Carter’s My Plumber
Carter's My Plumber Replaced a Shower for Local Family They recently replaced a shower for a family in need in Trafalgar. The Carter's have been involved in their community providing support for folks in need. They recently replaced a shower for a family in need....
Flushable Wipes
Do Not Flush Wipes down your Toilet! Flushable wipes are supposed to be an alternative to toilet paper. They are promoted as being safe for sewers and septic systems. Consumer Reports did a comparison of their top rated toilet paper which breaks down in...
Best Flushing Toilets in Indianapolis
Things to know When Flushing Your Toilet in Indianapolis. If you are in the market for a new toilet, then it's important to know the basics about this very important household device. The toilet is the most used item in the household. The average home flushes a...
5 Signs of a Sewer Leak in Indianapolis
Drains in your home lead to the main sewer line which leads out of your home to either a septic tank, or the city sewer. How does a homeowner know when to detect a sewer leak since it's impossible to visually see the sewer line itself? Here are 5 signs every...
Plumbing Inventors
Who are some Famous Plumbing Inventors? Plumbing is a fascinating concept since it impacts every single person on the planet. It's easy to take plumbing for granted if you don't live in a 3rd world country. We have clean water at the tap, and modernized sanitation...
Gas Leak
Got Gas? What to do when you have a Gas Leak. If you suspect a gas leak in or around your home, here are steps for what to do. Natural gas has no odor. Gas company's add a chemical to make gas a distinctive odor, which make it smell like rotten eggs. If you smell...
Water Heater Maintenance
Why Water Heater Maintenance Is Important! Have you ever woken up in the morning, stumbled into the bathroom, turned on the shower and been hit with cold water? If you’ve been there before you know it’s not pleasant! Water heater maintenance plays an important role...
Plumbing Emergency
Plumbing Emergency after-hours Service 24-hour plumber to take care of all your plumbing emergency Ever had a plumbing emergency - like a flooded basement, water leaks in the ceiling, toilet overflowing, whole house drain clog, or a leaking water heater during the...
Sewer BackUp
Protect Yourself Against Sewer Backup Sewer backup can wreak havoc on a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage to floors, walls, furniture and electrical systems. Sewer backup is something none of us want to experience – especially during the holiday season! ...
Toilet Repair Indianapolis
Carter's My Plumber has Licensed Plumbers who are experts about Toilets: Technology seems to find a way to transform some of the basic things in life - like a toilet repair. One bathroom at a time, a major shift in toilet hygiene is quietly underway. A new...
Tankless water heaters are efficient in Greenwood, Indiana
Are Electric Tankless Water Heaters highly efficient? In Greenwood, IN, the water is hard and may not conduct heat as quickly as softer water. The question is whether Tankless Water Heaters are efficient in Greenwood, IN. All electric water heaters are High...