Plumbing Articles

How to Prevent Frozen or Burst Pipes This Winter

January 23, 2026

By taking a few simple prevention steps before winter arrives, you can drastically reduce the likelihood of frozen or burst water pipes.

What Should I Do to Fix Frozen Pipes?

December 19, 2025

Left unchecked, this can lead to cracks, leaks, or even a burst pipe—turning a small inconvenience into a costly emergency.

How Often Do I Need Plumbing Maintenance?

December 12, 2025

Want to keep your home’s plumbing appliances operating smoothly and efficiently for years to come?

Why Get a Water Filtration System?

October 24, 2025

A whole-house water filtration system is the only way to screen out unwanted elements before they enter your plumbing system.

Schedule a Sewer Line Inspection for Your Home

August 29, 2025

Sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner.

Why Your Tacoma, Home Needs a Sewer Line Inspection

July 25, 2025

When was the last time you thought about your sewer line?

5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Drinking Water

June 20, 2025

You pour yourself a glass of drinking water, crystal clear and seemingly refreshing. But what if your water is not as pure as it looks?

What To Do If Your Main Line Drain Is Clogged

May 23, 2025

The US Environmental Protection Agency reports almost one trillion gallons of water is wasted every single year due to leaks in the home.

What to Do When Your Basement Floods in Pierce County

April 18, 2025

Your Puyallup, basement is flooded and filled with water. Now what? Whether it’s from a sudden storm, a sewer backup, or a burst pipe, a flooded basement can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare.

What Is a Plumbing Inspection?

April 11, 2025

When was the last time you thought about your plumbing? If you’re like most Fircrest, homeowners, it’s probably only when something goes wrong—a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or worse, a burst pipe.

All About Water Softeners Problems—and How to Fix Them

February 14, 2025

Living in Washington 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.

5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money

January 17, 2025

An ostrich hiding its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth. But it is no myth many Washington homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they will just go away.

4 Reasons to Clean Your Drains Before the Holidays

November 15, 2024

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!

How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

October 11, 2024

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Tacoma 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.

When Do I Need to Replace My Pipes?

September 13, 2024

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

How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

August 16, 2024

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

How to Fix a Leaky or Dripping Faucet

June 28, 2024

Leaky faucets can be among the most annoying plumbing issues in your Fircrest home. You can hear, see, and touch the problem in your bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room.

5 Benefits of a Plumbing Maintenance Plan

June 21, 2024

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

Protect Your Tacoma Drinking Water From ‘Forever Chemicals’

April 12, 2024

Resicon LLC 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 Tacoma home’s water. 

 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

February 15, 2024

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

Do I Need a Plumbing Inspection?

January 15, 2024

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

Video – How to Prevent the Pipes in Your Home From Freezing

October 27, 2023

Insulate the pipes in your home on exterior walls or in unheated areas such as crawl spaces, garages, basements, and attics. Turn off the inside water shut-off valve that provides water to your outside spigots or hose bibs. Drain each line by opening the spigot until it stops dripping and then turn off the spigot. Use a faucet cover to insulate the outdoor spigot and further protect it from freezing. Seal windows or any cracks that would bring in a draft.

Get Rebates for Upgrading Your Water Heater

January 31, 2023

Let our qualified professionals at Resicon find the best hybrid water heater option for your Puyallup, WA, home.

How Can a Plumber Help With My Well?

November 30, 2022

It’s never convenient when your Fircrest home’s hot water goes out. Plumbing and well water issues can become even more frustrating when you fail to keep up with routine preventative maintenance services.

Why Do My Drains Keep Clogging?

October 17, 2022

Our Resicon LLC professionals place great emphasis on your well-being. We offer trusted plumbing installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance services to residents throughout Washington.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

August 11, 2022

If you are having plumbing issues, Resicon LLC is here for you. Our experts can arrive to diagnose and resolve the problem in no time!