Author Archives: Fowler Plumbing

battery backup sump pump

My Power is Out – Will My Sump Pump Still Work?

Sump pumps are designed to keep your home safe from floodwater, but they need electricity to do their job. What happens when a flood takes out your municipal energy supply? In most cases, you’ll be left with no way to remove the extra water. There’s one simple solution to this problem: installing a battery-powered backup pump. Let’s take a closer look at what these nifty devices do and help you figure out which model will work best for you.
dripping faucet bathroom

How Do I Stop A Slow Drip from Sink?

Has your sink faucet been slowly dripping water for weeks now? Maybe it’s been even longer than that. It might not seem like a big deal at first, but if you don’t get it fixed, it could cost you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary water bills. The good news is that this is a relatively easy problem to solve. If you’re lucky, you might not even need to call a plumber. Follow our guide below to troubleshoot your leaky faucet and see if you can fix it on your own.
water draining from roof of home

How a Plumber Can Help Protect Your Home From Flooding

Having easy access to open water is one of the best parts of life in Windsor. The city is bordered by the Detroit River and flanked by Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, and there are countless spots where residents can enjoy fishing, boating, and incredible views. Unfortunately, there's one big downside to having all this water around: each time it rains, there’s a significant chance that some of the city will be flooded. The floods that happened after a record-breaking rainstorm in 2016 are just one example of this.

Why It’s Important to Install a Sump Pump in Your Windsor Home

Basement flooding is one of the most common yet devastating risks for Windsor homeowners. Fortunately, protecting your home from this threat is as simple as installing a reliable sump pump. Today, we’ll discuss why this area is so prone to flooding and how your sump pump works to keep that floodwater out of your home.