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The debate continues on whether morning showers or night showers are the way to go (sidetone: this writer’s preference says the answer is both). As plumbers, there is little to no better feeling than getting home and taking a hot shower to rinse off the day's surprises. Metro-Flow Plumbing has been going strong as a company since 1989 and our team of certified and friendly plumbers are here to assist the Dallas area with any plumbing needs. Today, we are talking about showers, or more specifically shower drains and how certain habits we have can damage our shower’s plumbing. Fret not Dallas, we will be covering how to prevent them as well.
When we shower, we tend to do a number of things that we never think of as “wrong”. Rest assured! Your shower and its plumbing will thank you if we fix these four bad habits.
We hope this blog was informative to you. At Metro-Flow Plumbing, we are proud to address any plumbing needs you may have. Feel free to explore our website where you will find a detailed outline of all the services our friendly and certified plumbing technicians offer. We are your one stop shop for plumbing services in Dallas.
We hope everyone is making the best of this really hot summer. Until next time Dallas! ENJOY $30 OFF WORK PERFORMEd
Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
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Let’s talk about plumbing clogs and how to avoid them. Here at Metro-Flow Plumbing, we love to be of service in Dallas and get service calls, but if we can save you some money with our know-how, that is also a plus for us! Plumbing clogs are easy to avoid but more often than not, we are usually too busy carrying on our everyday activities to really take the time to avoid them.
Before we begin, we would like to remind you that Metro-Flow Plumbing has been providing plumbing services to Dallas since 1989. Our certified plumbers will come out and provide plumbing inspections to your home with just a call. You can reach us at 214-328-7371. We are proud to have an 80% customer retention rate because we put time and care into each one of our service calls and are happy to answer any plumbing questions you may have. Feel free to explore the rest of our website while you are here and check out the rest of the services we provide. Plumbing inspections are just the tip of the iceberg for the services we provide here in Dallas at Metro-Flow Plumbing. To avoid plumbing clogs there is one rule to follow right off the bat: be aware of what you put down the drain. For example, you want to avoid the obvious culprits in kitchen clogs. We know the easy thing to do is just pour anything down the drain but for example, plumbing pipes were not designed to handle large amounts of grease. If you’re thinking of pouring leftover kitchen grease down the drain, refrain from doing so. Instead, collect the grease in a sealable container and toss it out later when it is full. Grease will accumulate over time and prevent even water from draining properly. DO NOT resort to chemical products for a quick fix. These products do work but over time, it will damage your plumbing system and the cost to replace it is not worth it. They are also terrible for the environment. Instead, do the following: Pour hot water down your drains at least once a week. Why? The hot water will break up any build up grease or just about any other substance that may have fallen down there. In the bathroom, contacts, makeup, and hair will stick to the walls of the pipes and turn into gunk. Pouring hot water once a week will prevent major clogs down the line that will end up requiring professional help to get rid of. This will keep your pipes working well year-round. In Dallas, we all love to cook. In the kitchen, our drains take all kinds of abuse. We should be more careful and aware of what we dispose of there. More often than not, we tend to throw just about anything down the drain because we think our garbage disposals can take care of them; however, this is not the case. Food That Should Go Straight in the Trash
Another common mistake people make is giving their small pets a bath in their sinks or bath tubs. Invest in a good drainer that will stop all the hair from moving through your pipe system. Pets with coarse short and long hair as well as the various shampoos we use for our furry friends can be your plumbing worst nightmare. Periodically check on the drainer and clean it out while washing your pet to keep water flowing. We love our customers’ furry family members and want them to keep enjoying their long, relaxing baths in our kitchen sinks or tubs without hurting the plumbing system. Remember, convenience doesn’t always mean we came up with a good life hack. Be aware that your plumbing system can’t handle as much as you think and it’ll last for a very long time. Here’s a big tip. Don’t be afraid to leave the water running 10-15 seconds after the last thing you see go down your drain. The water will help clear your pipes of any residue that might be left. We are usually in a rush that we shut off the water immediately leaving all kinds of substances to dry and form into gunk which later prevents our plumbing systems from draining properly. Over the history of Metro-Flow Plumbing, you can only imagine the things that we have pulled out of clogged pipes. The list would be too long to list but our certified plumbers are definitely up to the challenge! Dallas keeps us on our toes and we’ve had the pleasure to provide plumbing services in the Dallas area for so long now because of it. Fear not Dallas, Metro-Flow Plumbing has your back. We’ll be back with another blog later this month and hope you guys are back to learn more about your home’s plumbing. We are excited to pass on knowledge every month here on our blog. Let us know what you think or what you’d like to know more about and we’ll be happy to oblige. 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
Today we’re going to concentrate on our second favorite room in the house: our bathrooms (first one being the kitchen of course, we like to eat good around here). Our bathrooms take heavy wear and tear every single day. Whether it’s our showers, baths, sinks or toilets, our bathroom plumbing is a little more extensive than the rest of our homes. We’re going to address the three things listed above and ways on how we can prevent unnecessary clogging of each. We know nothing is more annoying than seeing dirty water rising up out of our drains so we’re here to help you avoid that.
How to Avoid Toilet Clogs: First and foremost let’s get the less than pleasant subject of human waste out of the way. Remember to do a courtesy flush and help your pipes handle a heavy load. Now what are some things we have to avoid flushing down the toilet. We’ve been around since 1989 and we can tell you we’ve seen just about everything stuck in clients toilet pipes, so we think we are pretty versed on what not to flush down there. Here is a short list of the do’s and don'ts… Do Flush: Human waste, number 1 and number 2 as well as small amounts of toilet paper. Do NOT Flush: First off…”FLUSHABLE” wipes are NOT flushable. You shouldn’t flush feminine products, baby wipes, Q-Tips, cosmetic wipes, condoms, hair, chewing gum, and contacts. Basically as a general rule. Anything that is not in the DO FLUSH list is a big no-no. For your pipes and for the environment. How to Avoid Shower Clogs: Okay the big culprit right off the bat is hair. We’re human beings, some of us can get pretty hairy and it is all too natural for some of this hair to come off of us as we wash it etc. You know what we’re talking about. By now everyone has probably experienced fishing out a hair clog. It is almost inevitable that your shower drain will get clogged. Soap, hair and grease will slow your drain up but you can do a number of things to manage it. For example, one would be to pour boiling water down your drain. The hot water will sometimes help to break down any soap and grease residue that has built up Inside your drain system. We do not recommend using chemicals of any kind as they can damage your pipes in the long run and cause some serious financial headaches down the line to replace. Another reason why your shower drain may not work to its full potential is damage to your pipes underground. Small cracks or breaks in the pipe will slow the drainage of water. If you suspect this, call us immediately and we’ll get to the bottom of the problem by performing a plumbing inspection. How to Avoid Sink Clogs: First off we have a common culprit with the shower drain clogs: Soap. Liquid soap specially tends to make suds that can over time build up in your pipes and create clogs. Another reason for sink clogs that we often notice are hair trimmings. The problem here is as soon as the last hair disappears people shut off their water. Let your water run for a little while longer and help your pipes flush all those hair trimmings away. By not using enough water, the hair will mix up with the soap suds and other residue and a more serious clog will occur. Another culprit of clogs ladies is makeup. Make up will fall in the sink and get washed away. The grease in some of these products can contribute to a slow building clog. Very much like the shower drain we recommend pouring boiling water carefully down the sink to break up any build up forming in there. No chemicals. It is tempting to use products such as Drain-O etc but these chemicals will harm your pipe system over time. If this doesn't work, give us a call and we’ll be right over! Dallas, as always it’s a pleasure serving our community and we hope to hear from you next time you are in need of a friendly and certified plumber. 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
One of our favorite things to do now and then on our blog is to switch things up and learn about the many appliances we service in your homes. For the month of July we thought we’d have a little rundown of an appliance that gets used year round but really saves the day most of all, during the hot summer months: the refrigerator.
Before we continue, be sure to check out our website and explore all the services we have to offer. If you are new here we are a family run plumbing company servicing the city of Dallas since 1989. Our friendly roster of certified plumbers are here to help you with any of your plumbing goals and needs. Just give us a call and we’ll be happy to walk you through the steps to get your home’s plumbing up to date. Today we’re going to go over refrigerator upkeep, as well as what to look out for to extend their working life.
We hope you found these 5 tips informative. Little tips and tricks around our homes allow us to keep some money in our wallets for other projects. After all, a homeowners to-do list never runs out. Have a look at the rest of our website while you’re here and contact us for any plumbing needs! Is it time for your home to have a plumbing inspection? Then give us a call and we’ll walk you through all the proper steps to get your home up to date. Join us next time here in our Metro-Flow Plumbing Blog for our second entry of July. Until then have a great month Dallas and remember to drink lots of water and stay cool under this hot sun. 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
Let’s talk about every homeowner's worst nightmare when it comes to plumbing: a burst pipe. Big or small, those are words none of us want to hear. Our home is our castle, our sanctuary. We take pride in keeping it in tip top shape and when we hear the words ``burst pipe” it always means bad news. Older homes tend to fall victim to burst pipes more often than newer homes due to negligence or simply because it was that pipe's time to go. Wear and tear can cause all sorts of problem.
So it happened... What can we do about it? What are the steps we should immediately take?
How can You Prevent a Pipe from Bursting
Most broken pipes can be caused by a sharp drop in temperature. We experienced some harsh weather at the beginning of last year that caused major plumbing problems for quite a lot of people. One way to prevent problems like this is insulating your pipes. Water naturally hangs out inside of pipes. When this freezes, pipes burst. Insulating your pipes will help keep them from freezing. That’s why it is also recommended to keep a small drip of water flowing throughout the night to prevent your pipes from freezing when temperatures drop below 35 degrees. When doing this, keep the cabinet doors under your sink open to help keep the air circulating. Learn more about how to prevent a burst pipe here.
Keep us in mind and we’ll have your back! Our number is (214) 328-7371. Our friendly staff is ready to assist you. Be sure to check out our website to learn a little more about Metro-Flow Plumbing as well as all the other incredible services new offer. ENJOY $30 OFF WORK PERFORMEd
Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
It’s another fantastic month in Dallas and we are back again (along with the summer heat) to bring you more Metro-Flow Plumbing know-how. We pride ourselves as the standard of plumbing for the Dallas area and have over 30+ years of experience to back it up. Along the way we keep up with innovations in plumbing so we can provide you with the best service available at the moment. Today we want to talk to you about Sewer Camera Inspections.
There’re various reasons why a certified plumber might recommend a sewer line inspection:
As you know, roots are usually the cause for blockage of underground lines. Roots from nearby trees and large plants seek moisture and drainage pipes naturally attract these. If you have a lot of trees and a lot of foliage in your yard and it has been some years since your last proper pipe inspection then it’s time for one. Remember the camera inspection is step 1 of finding the root of your problem. Our experts will take it from there and walk you through the steps to get your home’s underground pipes in tip top shape! 
These are just a few more of the problems we might encounter underground with our camera: grease blockage, undetected leaks, corrosion, misaligned pipes that aren’t flowing right. Any of these can cause major issues with your plumbing. Addressing them in time will save you time and money.
It is important to note that the main reason for a sewer camera inspection is prevention. Preventing a smaller problem from becoming a much bigger one is always the goal here at Metro-Flow Plumbing and we know that when it comes to underground pipes, or hard to reach pipes, catching a problem sooner than later will save you a lot of money down the line. We are on your team and want to leave a smile on your face when we leave. Your home is our number 1 priority when we’re on the job. 
Thank you for checking in with us. We hope you learned something new about sewer camera inspections. We strive for the best service here at Metro-Flow Plumbing. Give us a call at (214) 328-7371 and we’ll be happy to help you!
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
If you’ve read our about us page you know Metro-Flow Plumbing has been around since 1989! That’s older than even some of our favorite customers and because of that experience we have amassed invaluable knowledge in the plumbing industry.
Today we will discuss 5 problems that we have seen time and time again over our years serving the Dallas community and more importantly how to prevent them, but before we continue make sure to check out the rest of our website for all sorts of knowledge on the various plumbing services we provide. At Metro-Flow we put our customers first and take pride in the professional service we provide. Now on with the blog! Low Water Pressure. Low water pressure can be caused by a number of things, we will cover a few briefly. Mineral build up in either your pipes or faucet/shower heads may be a small cause or it could be a broken main line somewhere causing the low pressure. If your neighbors are going through a similar problem it might be a main line causing the issue. Let’s hope it’s not that and concentrate on the smaller issue of mineral buildup as this is a problem. Do NOT remove any shower heads or faucet taps unless you absolutely feel confident pulling them off. Soak these in vinegar overnight and this will help to break down some of that buildup before installing them back on. We recommend giving us a call at 214-328-7371 and we will take care of the low pressure problems hastily and correctly. Leaky Pipes. Leaky pipes can also be a source of low water pressure and that small leak that you think “it’s okay” to ignore for a bit will eat away at your water bill. 1 drip a second is about 3,000 gallons of water a year. Again we don’t recommend letting these run, call us at 214-328-7371 and we will not only pinpoint where the problem is coming from but also address it correctly. Remember not all leaky pipes can be seen with the naked eye. In worst case scenarios these can be found inside walls or under floors or crawl spaces. Call us and let us help you. Clogged Sinks/Toilets. We’ve written about these in the past. Some people love to flush anything down toilets or flush things that don’t belong down sinks without thinking of the repercussions. Makeup, for example, is often washed away in sinks but these products contain ingredients that build up and cause your sink to clog up. You want to make sure you leave your sink running for an adequate amount of time even when brushing your teeth or washing shave trimmings away. Do NOT use over the counter clog cleaning products to solve these problems. These chemicals often call to be poured and left overnight, they can however heat up your pipes and cause long term damage to them. In the case of toilets, please only use them to flush human waste. Any serious clogs will have to be snaked out by professionals. Running Toilet. This happens more often than you think. There are lots of components inside toilets that will go bad with age and no longer work properly. We don’t recommend fixing these yourself. Call us at 214-328-7371 immediately to inspect a problem like this. Though you might be tempted to, if your toilet is already running and not stopping it is likely to be a problem only a plumber can take care of. Don’t waste any time or water and give Metro-Flow a call before your water bill skyrockets. Water Heater Issues. An old water heater is more likely to have leaks and drips. Do not let this get worse and call us immediately. An unchecked leak in your water heater can cause your water utility bills to skyrocket. A leaky pipe can be repaired but if your water heater is old and has considerable wear and tear to it such as rust, it is most likely time to change it out. We can inspect it, figure out the problem, and give you options that will save you money in the long run. We hope that this blog helped you catch these very common problems around your home and hopefully helped you to nip them before they became bigger issues down the line. Remember to call us at 214-328-7371, calling a professional to do the job is the smartest thing you can do when dealing with water related/plumbing issues around your home. Metro-Flow Plumbing will be there to assist you and show you step by step solutions to your plumbing needs. 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7
Today we are discussing our PlumberMate™ Water System. Have you heard of water filtration systems before? This technology has been around for a while but it has truly been perfected thanks to PlumberMate™. Water is the most important and vital necessity for human life. After all, the majority of the human body is composed of water as well (so stay hydrated!).
Nowadays, up to 40% of Americans use water filtration systems in their homes. So what are water filtration systems you may be asking and what do they do? We here at Metro-Flow are happy to fill in the blanks and get you on your way to a healthier way of consuming and using water. Below are 5 ways water filtration systems can help your family and home. Health benefits. Unfiltered water can contain all kinds of microbiological contaminants such as bacteria. With a water filtration system these can be removed as well as lead from old pipes, chlorine and pesticides. Drinking cleaner refreshing water will no doubt have health benefits for the whole family. What about showers? The human skin is our largest organ and it reacts to how we treat it. When we shower, a water filtration system like PlumberMate™ will have you bathing and showering in the cleanest water you can imagine. These will have long term benefits for your skin and hair. Better taste and no odor. Tap water is usually safe to drink but that doesn’t mean it is of the utmost quality. As stated above it may contain things we can’t see with the naked eye. Think of the water you’ve even used while you cook and how much better it can be. If your water seems off in some way, if it tastes or smells odd it might contain these unwanted organisms and it is time to upgrade. Doing our part to protect the Earth. Though it might seem easier to buy water in bulk, the amount of plastic that goes into water bottle production just for those water bottles to be tossed away after you’re done consuming them hurts the Earth. A lot of areas don’t have the infrastructure to recycle and get rid of all this plastic and it usually ends up in large waste dumps where it takes an estimated 450 years to decompose. With a water filtration system like PlumberMate™, which we here at Metro-Flow are happy to install, you’ll get refreshing healthy water and you can safely refill your reusable water containers. Hard Water vs Soft Water. As rain falls it is in the form of soft water, this soft water runs through the ground and into our various sources of water such as rivers, streams, etc. On the way to these, this “soft water” picks up all kinds of minerals and becomes “hard water”. If we use this unfiltered hard water it can affect us in various ways in our own homes. The minerals found in hard water can take a toll in our household appliances that use water such as our refrigerator, dishwasher and washing machine. The minerals this water carries can stay and build up inside these water lines and solidify causing blockage of water flow, which could hurt our appliances. Showers with “soft water” also have its benefits. Low Maintenance. If you think getting a water filtration system for your home will be high maintenance then you’d be wrong. Water filtration systems are easy to install and begin using. We will install the PlumberMate™ Water System and walk you through its easy upkeep and use. Thanks to the PlumberMate™ Water System and our certified plumbers here at Metro-Flow Plumbing, you can add a top of the line water filtration system to your home. Give us a call at 214-328-7371 and we will walk you through every step. We hope that this blog entry was informative for you. We always aim to provide our customers with the best innovations in the world of plumbing. Thank you for spending another blog entry with us. Stick around for more informative and fun blogs! Stay great Dallas! 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7
We love our kitchens and when we cook regularly we make use of all the appliances around the room consistently. One of the ones that takes a regular beating is our garbage disposal. At Metro-Flow Plumbing, our friendly and certified plumbers are happy to service your garbage disposals if they’re not running properly or even replace them. Give us a call today at 214-328-7371 and we’ll help you with all of your plumbing needs.
Although garbage disposals have become sturdier over the years and in turn more durable, they (like all appliances around the home that aren’t taken care of), can break. Today we’re going to share ways to keep your garbage disposal in top shape. Upkeep of all appliances is important to prevent quick wear and tear. The first thing to remember when using a garbage disposal is that despite what its name implies you should only insert food in there and not waste. Waste includes paper, glass, plastics, and metal. The blades and the drain in a garbage disposal were designed to only handle food and even then only certain kinds. Please refer to this blog for the do’s and don’ts of what foods to put in the garbage disposal. Food is okay to put down there but many will harm your garbage disposal and your drainage system. What do we mean by that? Oils, grease and specially thick fats are a big no-no as they can’t be properly broken down by the blades and can solidify, clogging up your garbage disposal and your sinks drainage over time. You can use an eco-friendly degreaser from time to time to keep grease from building up and also have your drainage pipe snaked by a professional every two years (or more often depending on use). Water comes into play. When using your garbage disposal only use cold water as warm/hot water will cause things like fats to solidify. Leave the cold water running when disposing of anything for at least 15 seconds to make sure everything was properly processed. You can even use ice cubes to clean out any small chunks of food that may be stuck in there by putting them in the disposal and turning it on for a short period of time. When doing this we recommend putting the lid over your garbage disposal opening to keep ice from flying out in all directions. Another way of cleaning your garbage disposal when too much slimy gunk forms around the entrance is baking soda and vinegar. Sprinkle in a half-cup of baking soda into the opening of the garbage disposal. Pour in a cup of white vinegar and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Turn on the garbage disposal and allow the hot water to rinse away the baking soda mixture. The chemical reaction will break up any leftover grease and give your garbage disposal a clean shine. To combat any unwanted smells coming out of your garbage disposal use citrus grinds. The grinds are easy to break up for your garbage disposal blades and the citrus smells eliminates any harsh and unwanted odors. One last tip you should consider. The garbage disposal wasn't made to be completely filled up and turned on. Give the disposal a break and gradually pour food waste in there while the cold water is running. This gives the garbage disposal time to grind up all the food and not get clogged up. Have patience with your garbage disposal now and you will be rewarded with a great performing garbage disposal for the foreseeable future. 
Please remember that everything stated above are things you yourself can do safely to keep your garbage disposal in tip top shape but we suggest hiring a professional to take care of your garbage disposal when the problem gets to be too big to handle. Call Metro-Flow Plumbing at 214-328-7371 and we’ll make sure your garbage disposal gets taken care of before dinner time.
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7
Today we’re going to cover 7 easy tips on how to better prepare your home for spring. Spring cleaning time is here and we here at Metro-Flow Plumbing agree that it is the best time to have your home properly inspected. Give us a call at 214-328-7271 to schedule an inspection with any of our certified and insured plumbers. Also, be sure to check out our website for all our services.
Let’s get to it. The following are 7 easy ways on how to prepare your home for spring in no particular order.
We hope these 7 tips have helped you get started with what could potentially be a much longer list of things to do around your home this spring. As homeowners ourselves we know there is always something that seems to need fixing and it can be quite overwhelming. That’s why we here at Metro-Flow Plumbing are only a phone call away ready to help you with any of your plumbing concerns. Our team of certified and insured plumbers will be there to help you. Just give us a call at 214-328-7271.
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7
St. Patrick’s Day commemorates Saint Patrick as well as the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. While it is recognized by many countries worldwide on March 17th, it is mainly a way to celebrate Irish culture. Let's dig deeper.
Did you know the holiday’s tradition of drinking alcohol came from a lift on the restrictions of drinking alcohol way back when. This was used to encourage and make it popular to drink alcohol during the holiday. Though side note, this same popular tradition is looked down upon by some Irish as it encourages bad stereotypes toward the people of Ireland. So show of hands, who hasn’t tried a green dyed beer by now? Traditions can be silly and flat out fun. We here at Metro-Flow Plumbing encourage all our readers over the legal drinking age to drink responsibly but we thought it’d be fun to give a little history lesson while simultaneously learn a bit more about our favorite topic, that being plumbing of course. Let’s take a look at some St. Patrick Day traditions around this great country of ours! Chicago In the city of Chicago the Chicago River is dyed green every year for St. Patrick’s Day and this is done by none other than Chicago plumbers! They’ve been doing this for almost 60 years! Now that’s a tradition worth noting (and attending). Savannah Savannah hosts the second largest parade in the country and it takes place in the Historic Park District where you might’ve guessed, its many fountains are dyed green for the day! New York City New York City hosts one of the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades, dating back to 1762 when the tradition was introduced by Irish soldiers in the British army. 300,000 people march in the parade while the crowd celebrates from the cities many Irish pubs. Dallas After being canceled for two years in a row, the Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade is back on for 2022. The annual event on Greenville Avenue will take place March 12, accompanied by an official concert featuring the Toadies. The festival runs from 9 am-3 pm. The parade will begin at 11 am at the intersection of Greenville Avenue and Blackwell Street, and end at SMU Boulevard at 2 pm. Learn more about it here. Plumbing Pro Tip: If you are a beer brewing aficionado we recommend an alternative way of disposing hops or yeast than just dumping it down your sink. A home or apartment's plumbing is not equipped to handle a heavy level of it and it will cause problems over time. We hope you enjoyed this lighthearted entry in our blog. We love celebrating the holidays here at Metro-Flow Plumbing and we hope everyone in Dallas has a great St. Patrick’s Day! Be safe and drink responsibly friends! We’ll see you next time! 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
We want to take time to bring awareness to new and old homeowners everywhere by talking about home inspections. This is also for realtors and those buying a house.
Hiring a certified plumber instead of just a regular home inspector will certainly put you ahead of the game. A home inspector can be thorough but they don’t have the tools to inspect your plumbing like a certified plumber inspector could. A routine plumbing inspection with Metro-Flow Plumbing every 2 years will save you a headache as a homeowner. Here are our top 5 reasons why we recommend hiring a certified plumbing inspector when buying a home:
Check if your home or place of residence is due for a plumbing inspection. Buying a house? Make sure to take the extra step and hire a certified plumbing inspector - saving a few hundred dollars now can turn into thousands of dollars later on. The peace of mind we guarantee you once we leave is invaluable. Give us a call at 214-328-7371. We are here for you. From our family here at Metro-Flow Plumbing to yours we wish you and yours the very best. Thank you for joining us for another entry in our blog this month of March and we hope you’re here for the next one! You won’t want to miss it! 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7
We would like to talk about something closely related to our line of work but that affects us all: water conservation efforts.
According to the EPA’s website the U.S. population has doubled over the past 50 years, while water needs have tripled. By 2024, 40 of our great 50 states are anticipating water shortages. As a plumbing company, Metro-Flow Plumbing knows a thing or two about water. We know that if each of us pitches in and does our part we can accomplish great things as a society. We are each responsible to help save our planet and a great place to start is in our own homes. We are here to help you along with some of the things on this list. Explore our website to see all the services we provide as well as how we can help you save some money long-term by upgrading your pipes and inspecting your appliances.
Water is planet Earth’s most precious resource. With the effects of global warming and overpopulation we are sure to encounter in the next couple of decades it is our responsibility to leave the planet a better place than we found it for the next couple of generations to enjoy as we have.
Thank you for joining us once again this month of February. We hope the beginning of 2022 has treated you and yours well. Remember, we would love to hear from you and are here to help you with any of your plumbing needs. From our Metro-Flow Plumbing family to yours, have a great rest of February Dallas! 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
As the temperatures fluctuate this time of year we want to make sure that you are prepared in case of a power outage during a winter storm. We understand what happened last year was a rare occurrence but as the saying goes it is “better to be prepared”. Below is a list of winter storm must-haves to hold you and your family off until the power comes back in case of a blackout.
The Metro-Flow Plumbing Winter Blackout Kit Must Haves
A storm like the one last year was harsh and we truly hope we don’t go through something like that again but preparedness is key during winter storm blackouts. This isn’t a regular thing here in Dallas of course but now that we know it can happen it’s better to have a procedure for it and be prepared.
We hope this short list helps you along one day but that you won’t need it anytime soon. For more information on how to be prepared check out www.weather.com as well as your local news stations before power goes out. Stay warm Dallas and remember Metro-Flow Plumbing always has your back with any plumbing needs! Stick around for more plumbing and general home tips right here on our blog, see you next time! 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
I don’t know about you guys but nothing brings me comfort at times quite like sitting down and munching down on some snacks, specifically a PB&J sandwich. If you’re a fan of Peanut Butter like we are here at Metro-Flow Plumbing then we’d like to wish you a very Happy National Peanut Butter Day (January 24th). Today we’re going to share some of our favorite peanut butter sandwich recipes and also why you shouldn’t wash peanut butter down the drain. The answer is simpler than you think.
Smooth or crunchy? What’s your favorite way of consuming the peanut buttery goodness we grew up on? Peanut butter owes its creation to a number of people through the late 1800s. You might’ve thought no way, I thought it was George Washington Carver. So did I! Today we’re both learning something new. Although credit goes to Carver more often than not, what he actually did do was develop literally hundreds of ways to use peanuts. He was a pioneer in his field of agricultural science, peanut butter or not. Let’s get right to it though, you’ve made yourself a PB&J and your butter knife is covered in peanut butter. Just do your drain a favor and go to town on it instead of rinsing it down the drain. The problem is peanut butter contains a lot of fats. Healthy fats mind you, but fats nonetheless. When fats are washed down a kitchen sink without enough water they will stick and solidify. Overtime, this will cause your drain to clog and drain very slowly. Other products that contain this are a wide variety of dairy products such as cheeses and meats for obvious reasons. If your drain is clogged, trust us you don't want to use the over the counter cleaning products that will damage your drain overtime. Give Metro-Flow Plumbing a call at 214-328-7371. We’ll be more than happy to assist as well as check the status of your home’s plumbing if you’d choose to. Now that we’ve covered that little tidbit, let’s get to the good stuff shall we. Below you will find 3 of our favorite sandwich recipes containing peanut butter! Simplicity is key with these! Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich
Ingredients: 1 apple, 2 slices of bread, and of course Peanut Butter.
Directions: Core and cut an apple into thin slices. Spread peanut butter over one slice of bread and make sure that it’s spread thick so the apple slices stick. One layer is sufficient so there’s no mess. Top with another slice of bread and enjoy! 
Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwich
Ingredients: Peanut Butter and 2 slices of bread.
Directions: We’ve had grilled cheese sandwiches before but what about grilled peanut butter? Heat a pan or skillet over medium heat. Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and place the second slice on top. Easy enough. Now butter both sides of the sandwich on the outside and place on the skillet until golden brown. Enjoy! If you want to add jelly, it takes it to another level! 
Banana and Peanut Butter Sandwich
Ingredients: 1 banana, 2 slices bread and peanut butter.
Directions: Slice one banana into thin slices. Spread peanut butter on both slices of bread, be generous with it so the banana slices don’t go anywhere and stick. Place banana slices on the peanut butter on the bread and close it up with the other slice of bread. For a more flavorful (but messier) experience add honey. Enjoy! 
We hope you enjoyed celebrating National Peanut Butter Day with us! Remember to pace yourself eating these delicious sandwiches and of course be kind to your plumbing. Don’t wash down foods with too much fat (that includes peanut butter) and your pipes will love you in the long run. Check back with us next month for another edition of our blogs.
We here at Metro-Flow Plumbing appreciate your support Dallas! We have your back for any of your plumbing needs! Give us a call at 214-328-7371 today. Our plumbers are ready to assist you! ENJOY $50 OFF WORK PERFORMEd
Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $50 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
Welcome to 2022 Dallas! We hope your New Year’s celebration was memorable. We here at Metro-Flow Plumbing are excited to have you back reading our blog and exploring our website. As we all remember, Texas made the national news around this time last year for all the wrong reasons. Our power grid failed and in turn many of us went through a very tough couple of weeks due to the weather we were experiencing. Reports of broken pipes due to the deep freeze were everywhere and Metro-Flow was on the scene helping our community out.
Though this abnormal drop in temperature shouldn’t be an annual problem, it is always better to be prepared than to be sorry later on. That’s why we have compiled a list of tips for next time the weather surprises us like it did.
To summarize, it’s better to be prepared than to go through the headache of fixing things that could be preventable. Sometimes we even lose irreplaceable belongings in these unfortunate situations and we certainly want to avoid that. We hope this blog helps you along the way to be better prepared for harsher weather situations.
From your friends here at Metro-Flow Plumbing, we can’t wait to have you here for the next blog. Have a great day Dallas! Let’s make this year a great one - and remember that your friends at Metro-Flow Plumbing are available 24/7 and are only a phone call away. You may reach us at: 214-328-7371. ENJOY $50 OFF WORK PERFORMED
Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $50 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Metro-Flow Plumbing! Christmas time is a time for family and spending time with our loved ones. Be it family or friends, it helps us take a break from our everyday lives and continues to show us that we should really count our blessings. The holidays can be overwhelming if you don’t know how to prepare for them. One of the customs associated with Christmas is that of gift giving. Today we’re going to explore where that custom came from as well as give you some last minute ideas for gifts that could help anyone with their housekeeping. In Christianity gift giving is tied all the way back to when the three magi, or wise men, brought gifts to baby Jesus on his birthday. This is why we open gifts on Christmas morning. It may have also been influenced by Nicholas of Myra, a 4th century saint who was famous for his gift giving. Fast forward to today, the tradition of gift giving continues to be popular with everyone involved! Here are some appliances we thought might make anyone's life easier and also make excellent holiday gifts!
We know the holidays can be stressful so hopefully we helped you with your gift ideas.  Next month we’ll hit the ground rolling with more plumbing tips and tricks here at the Metro-Flow Plumbing blog. From our family here at Metro-Flow Plumbing to yours we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year!
We’re halfway through the month of December and we wanted to spend some time addressing an often overlooked part of our kitchens. Garbage disposals are both really helpful but often problematic when not taken care of properly. Many people often toss just about anything down there to get rid of it at the moment but don’t realize they can only put so many things in there before clogging and damage begins to occur. In today’s blog, Metro-Flow Plumbing is going to take you through the do’s and don'ts of garbage disposals. Before we begin, a brief history: the garbage disposal was invented in 1927 by John Hammes, an architect in Wisconsin but then again the credit could go to General Electric (GE) in 1935 depending who you ask. Hammes’s wife, who didn’t like the smell of food scraps in the garbage, inspired him to start working on an invention that would ultimately change all our lives. Behind every great man am I right ladies? Not always the loved appliance it is in modern kitchens, ordinances were once passed in various cities prohibiting the use of garbage disposals for the fear that they might be the cause of damaged plumbing in the long term. Garbage disposals were then put through rigorous inspection and they were finally given the go ahead over the years. Today more than 50% of all U.S. households have garbage disposals. Now what foods can I throw down there you might be asking yourself. Here is a short list: Absolute NOTs for Garbage Disposals
Absolute DOs for Garbage Disposals
On that note… well, how do we clean them?Be sure to give your garbage disposal a good cleaning from time to time, we recommend a weekly (or monthly) cleaning depending on how often you cook.
 We hope you enjoyed our garbage disposal filled post and it helps you to maintain your garbage disposal at home. As always check back with us for another entry and we hope you explore our Metro-Flow Plumbing site. Happy Holidays Dallas! The jolly big guy in red is right around the corner!
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays one and all! It’s December and we’re gearing up for a busy holiday season. We would like to remind all our readers to check out our specials and website for all of your plumbing needs. As the holidays quickly approach us we start to get phone calls from all our relatives, we make plans and try to quickly get the house ready for our guests. Often, what gets overlooked comes back to haunt us at the worst times so that’s why today we want to go over a few easy steps on how to get your home ready for guests. 
Hope these helped you along! We know the holidays can be overwhelming at times so we want you to know Metro-Flow Plumbing has your back. Above all else though, enjoy your time with family! Family time is priceless and we know how special being together is after current events. From our family to yours we hope this blog has helped you to kick start your December. Let us know if we can assist you with your plumbing needs. We have 3 entries for you this month so we will see you soon!
Happy Thanksgiving Dallas! Get that turkey in the oven on time, get those yams and mashed potatoes ready to go, and don’t forget the sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie for that member of the family with a sweet tooth. We have so much to be thankful for here at Metro-Flow Plumbing. After a trying year we are here, healthy, and ready to serve the Dallas community the best way we know how: by offering top of the line plumbing services to you. We are forever thankful to be a part of this city.
We have compiled a list of holiday movies for the whole family to enjoy because we know people of all ages will be running around trying to prep for everyone's favorite turkey meal. Remember to wear your stretchy pants and read on! 
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) Rated TV-G
If you’re planning on watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade this year you are sure to recognize the most famous cartoon beagle floating around New York. Snoopy and his owner Charlie Brown have been a part of America since their debut in the comic strips by Charles M. Schulz. Written by the man himself, ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ follows the ever famous Peanuts gang as they prepare their “Friendsgiving”.
The Addams Family Values (1993) Rated PG-13
If you’ve never watched ‘The Addams Family Values’ then you’re probably thinking, how is this a Thanksgiving movie? I assure you it is, you just have to pay attention. In fact, a pivotal scene in the movie is Thanksgiving related… with an Addams Family Twist of course. Follow America’s favorite family of oddballs as they try and come together to save their Uncle Fester from his new love, who very clearly only wants him for his money.
You've Got Mail (1998) Rated PG
‘You’ve Got Mail’ is one of those perfect rom-coms that comes around every so often, filled with quotable lines that won’t leave your brain for the foreseeable future. Taking place during autumn in the city this movie just feels like Thanksgiving. Throw in a bit of nostalgia for those of us that lived through the eclectic craziness which was the 90s in addition to solid performances from both Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan and you’ve got the recipe for a memorable movie.
Thank you for sticking with us here at Metro-Flow Plumbing. Be sure to check our website for new offers and check out the various plumbing services we provide.
We hope that you spend Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones and make the best of your time together. If the last year has taught us anything it’s how important and precious family can be for us. Thank you for joining us for another entry into our ever growing blog! Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy $50 OFF Work Performed
Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $50 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7
Happy November Dallas! We are going heavy into the holiday season. Many of us couldn’t do a big Thanksgiving or Christmas last year due to the circumstances so this year we are ready to see our extended family again who we missed dearly. So what better task to complete the first half of November than to get our home’s appliances running right!
Appliances around our home can work overtime with the extra people, food, opening/closing, extra flushes etc. Some sadly don’t make it past the holidays and need to be replaced. Understandably so, this isn’t always the most convenient thing to do for most households so appliance upkeep is important. Keep in mind that Metro-Flow Plumbing can take care of any plumbing issue around your home. Feel free to reach out to us and explore our website to check out all the plumbing services we provide. When it comes to appliance upkeep we’re going to list a few of the usual suspects below and how we can properly take care of them so they last us until next year, beginning with everyone's favorite appliance in the house: the refrigerator. 
Refrigerator
If your family is anything like ours then they like to eat! Continuous opening and closing of the refrigerator door during the holiday season can take its toll on the temperature settings and more often than not older models will break down right when we need them the most.
A little TLC (tender loving care) never hurt, keep your refrigerator in top shape by removing all the food and doing a deep clean of every nook and cranny. Remove the drawers and wash them. When you put everything back you want to make sure that you’re organizing as you go and reset the temperature settings to properly accommodate the food inside of it. Keep the fridge between 37 and 40 degrees, the freezer at 0 degrees. You also want to check the seal around the door, making sure there’s a proper seal around it and there are no cracks so the coolness from inside can’t escape. One last thing to take into account is the refrigerator coils. They are usually located in the back of your unit. Pull your refrigerator slightly out and UNPLUG IT FIRST. The coils should be cleaned at least twice a year to remove any dust on them using a vacuum with a brush attachment. Dirty coils can prevent your refrigerator from operating it’s best. 
TOILET
The big problem with toilets and repeated use are two things: the greater the chance it’ll clog and the water consumption. When throwing big parties toilets are working overtime and many times it is reflected in our water bill. One of the best things to do is convert your flushing system to a dual flush system. A dual flush system moderates how much water is used. For example, you do not need a full flush if you’re just using a toilet for a number one, so you would select the first option. The second option is of course a number two that requires a full, or regular flush. This moderation of water consumption will help save a ton of water in the long run.
Another thing to look out for with toilets is flushing things down it that don’t belong. People flush a lot of toilet paper that doesn’t always break apart and can cause serious clogs. The same thing with “flushable” wipes. No matter what the packaging is telling you, we can give you our professional opinion on the matter: Do NOT flush these “flushable” wipes down there. They don’t break apart and can become a headache for you as well as for your pipe system. Finally, make sure your guests flush properly. What do we mean by that? In today’s society we are often in a rush and tend to give a quick flush/push of the handle and go on our way. To avoid serious clogs, hold the handle down and properly flush the toilet by releasing all the water inside the tank. In some models the whole tank doesn’t always empty unless we do this. 
SINKS
First and foremost, if you have little ones around the house it’s always a good idea to either keep them away from potentially dropping something of value down the sink drain or better yet, teach them how a drain works and why we have to take precautions around them.
We get calls all the time about something of value falling down the drain, and although we’re happy to come out and service it for you it’s better to avoid the headache altogether. That being said we cannot stress the following enough for sink upkeep: Do NOT pour grease from foods down the drain in order to get rid of it. This can cause terrible clogging problems for your pipes. You might also think to buy generic chemicals at your supermarket to help unclog a clogged drain. That’s also a big no-no as the harsh and abrasive chemicals can damage your pipe system over time. Especially when you use them as directed and leave them down there to break up the mess. These temporary fixes will be a big headache later on when you have to replace your cracked pipes altogether. We also recommend a quick daily cleaning when possible after doing the dishes or anything of the sort. Daily upkeep will prevent grime from forming which will eventually make its way down your drain.
We hope these quick tips will help you in the near future. Some are quite simple to complete but if you feel like you need a professional opinion do not hesitate to call us. As always, our doors here at Metro-Flow Plumbing are always open and we are more than happy to assist you with your plumbing woes.
Thank you for always trusting us with your plumbing needs Dallas! From our family here at Metro-Flow Plumbing to yours, we wish you a happy and fulfilling holiday season! ENJOY $50 OFF WORK PERFORMED
Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $50 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7
It’s that time of the year again, time to break out the Jack-O-Lantern’s, the fake skeletons and spiderwebs because Halloween is here again! We’ve learned a lot these last few months here on the Metro-Flow Plumbing blog, so today we thought we’d slow things down a bit and do something a little different. You guys seemed to enjoy last year's Halloween movie recommendations and we do love celebrating holidays along with you Dallas, so we thought we’d give you a couple more. We got classic movies for the whole family to enjoy (just keep an eye on the rating) so let’s get started!
First off, something for the younger members of the family…
Edward Scissorhands (1990) PG-13
Follow the story of Edward (Johnny Depp), a misunderstood protagonist who never got the chance to be completed by the scientist who created him due to the latter’s untimely death, leaving him with giant “scissors” for hands instead of normal ones. Now Edward must venture out into the real world learning as he goes, sharing his talents with people he meets along the way while being harassed by others for being different. A feel-good movie about friendship and compassion for the whole family.
Ghostbusters (1984) PG
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Do you or any of your family ever see a specter or ghost? If the answer is yes, then don’t wait another minute, pick up your phone and call the professionals: Ghostbusters! From the comedic minds of Dan Aykroyd and the late Harold Ramis, comes one of the most popular movies from the 80s! Easily, one of Bill Murray’s best and an absolute good time full of fun paranormal activity.
Now something for when the kiddos finally go to bed...
Insidious (2010) PG-13
Follow the Lambert’s as they try to do everything they can to keep their son from being possessed by malicious spirits after he falls into a coma. If demons and paranormal activity is more your thing, Insidious is the movie to get the jump scares and goosebumps going. Have fun!
Hope you guys enjoy these movies with the family. If horror isn’t quite your thing, stick around and we’ll have more fun in blog entries down the road. Remember, if you have any plumbing needs before those trick or treaters start coming around give us a call and we’ll take care of your plumbing issues. It is our pleasure to serve you Dallas!
Happy Halloween from Metro-Flow Plumbing! Stay safe and have a spooky good time! Enjoy $30 OFF Work Performe
Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
It’s that time of year again Dallas! Metro-Flow Plumbing would like to welcome you to another blog entry on our website's blog. Please be sure to explore the site while you’re here and read about all the different services we provide to keep your home’s plumbing in tip-top shape!
Now, we wouldn’t know it because it’s still so hot outside, but fall is creeping up on us. Today we will look at the various ways you can prepare your house for fall. As you know, we always like to offer tips and tricks to help you prepare your homes for the seasonal changes we experience. Fall can be a perfect time to prepare your home for winter. Now we know we don’t experience much snow here if any, but if last winter showed us anything it is that weather can be unpredictable. So without further ado, let’s get started!
One thing is certain about fall, it makes those big projects you’ve been putting aside for so long a lot easier to accomplish when you’re not battling the harsher elements. You can do it! Being prepared is never a bad thing and prepping your home for the colder temperatures ahead can only be a good thing. 
Remember, if you happen to run into any plumbing problems along the way while taking care of your home, we here at Metro-Flow Plumbing are only a phone call away. We are happy to assist and look forward to connecting with you!
Keep it interesting Dallas and make every day your own! Enjoy $30 OFF Work PerformeD
Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
We’ve all been there at some point. It’s been a long day at work, you’ve been miserable in your car on the commute home, all you want right now is a warm meal and a hot shower. You get in your shower and realize the water pressure isn’t its best. The water comes out of your shower head with little pressure and doesn’t give you the desired effect when wanting to clean yourself. So how does low water pressure occur? How do we prevent it? You’ve come to the right place, we’re going to discuss all things water pressure in today’s blog so sit tight and read on.
Thank you for reading and learning about the causes of low water pressure in your home. We are happy to provide our services if you are suffering from any of the above. Metro-Flow Plumbing always has your back Dallas! If you have any questions give us a call and we’ll help.
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
Welcome back to another month of our blog! In today’s blog we are going to discuss pipes! We all see them around the house, especially when we look under our sinks. We thought we’d learn about the history of pipes in construction and plumbing specifically. The inventions that came along because of pipes and innovations that have made pipes better as well as safer over time.
Pipes have been around for a long time. The first men made pipes out of clay and straw, while the Egyptians are credited for making the first ever copper pipes around 2500 BC. The Roman Empire improved on many designs, these included aqueducts to get water around the large cities as well as inventing fountains to decorate their busy streets. This all happened around 500 to 312 BC. So when you watch movies like ‘Gladiator’ know plumbing was around in those times! It was going to be quite some time until mankind got creative. We had the pipes and were able to get water from point A to point B, but we were still going to the bathroom in large holes. That is until 1596 when the first toilet was invented in England, and in good time, too. Disease and plagues had ravaged the English island and being able to manage waste better after using the bathroom allowed for more hygienic surroundings. However, we finally got tired of lugging around hot water to take baths in and 214 years later the first working shower came along in 1810. It was also around this time many large European cities in both Europe and the United States began running pipe systems for use at home. Talking about the USA… Still then there was much room for improvement. As technology slowly evolved and man was limited to the inventions of his time we now skip across the pond to the good old U. S. of A. where in 1855, the sprawling city of Chicago implemented the first city wide sewer system! One thing to note, sewers had been around before then, but never organized and treated like it was here. Before then, sewers would guide waste toward bodies of water to be washed away and forgotten… except the use of local rivers to do this resulted in cholera epidemics that killed thousands. Aren’t you glad we got our stuff together? The more modern ceramic toilets with workable flushing capabilities didn’t come around until 1870 in England, where only middle class and upper income families were able to afford to have them in their homes. Fast forward almost 60 years later! In 1928 the first plumbing code was published and called the “Hoover Code” after the man that pushed the code into existence, Herbert Hoover. America is now a booming economic power, but with growth comes growing pains, and with those come innovation once again! Pipes had been made of copper for as long as they had been around. In 1952, the first plastic and PVC piping was introduced in the United States. These came in handy a decade later in 1962 when shortage of copper forced us to start building more and more with plastic pipes, which to this day are used and incorporated in most above ground plumbing. As new inventions come along in the world of plumbing we here at Metro-Flow Plumbing jump at the chance to be ahead of the game. You might’ve heard us mention our cured-in-place pipe system technology. This state of the art trenchless pipe repair system allows us to repair your old pipes running under your home and yard without having to do any pesky excavation. We hope you enjoyed going through a bit of the very rich history of plumbing. We look forward to revisiting this topic sometime down the road, so we can learn some more together! Until next time Dallas, stay safe and have a great September! 
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Our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee includes a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. At Metro-Flow Plumbing we will respond quickly, especially to tend to emergency services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Please enjoy $30 OFF on work performed. Mention METROFLOWCARES for us to apply this discount to your invoice. If you find yourself face-to-face with a plumbing problem, please call us at 214-328-7371. One of our certified plumbing technicians is ready to assist you 24/7.
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