Plumbing

Finding a great plumber can be a hard job; there are a lot of plumbers in the Atlanta area that aren’t very good at plumbing. You can find horror stories everywhere you go; from the guy who bilked an old lady out of half her retirement “fixing” her unbroken toilet, to the guy who stole […]

A sewer and drain system is a crucial aspect of your property. With use, property owners tend to deal with many issues concerning their sewers and drains and are looking for ways to make the problems go away. If you’re facing ongoing or repetitive issues with your drains and sewers, it may well be time

A sewer main clog is the messiest clog of them all. If you suspect that you have one of these, stop using your plumbing fixtures until it has been resolved, because your home’s water will have nowhere to go after it has been flushed down the drains. That means that it will flow where it

Taking proper care to maintain your septic tank can help you avoid breakdowns and costly repairs. Although a septic tank requires little maintenance, there are some things you can do to make it last longer, or indefinitely. However, the underground area which contains all the sewage pipes, known as the leach field, may require treatment,

Video sewer inspection is a common service performed by professional plumbers. While plumbers and realtors highly recommend it, it is not a requirement of the home buying process. Yet, it can be a vital tool in assessing the property you are buying. A small investment in this checkup can help save thousands of dollars in

Disasters, heavy rains, or burst pipes can cause considerable damage to your property, especially if there is a back-flowing sewer. At the best of times, a clogged sewer can pose health hazards, so the last thing you want is for it to flow back into your basement or home. Here at Ridgeway Mechanical, homeowners rely

A cold shower is usually the first sign that you need to replace your old water heater. Choosing a new water heater can be a complex decision, so we’d like to make that easier for you by telling you about our top 10 water heaters for 2015. #10 – Stiebel Eltron Tempra 24 Plus Electric

Your electric water heater works hard every day, supplying your home with hot water, so it only makes sense that it also needs TLC from time to time. While a hot water heater can last anything from 8-12 years, regular maintenance can only help improve efficiency and increase its lifespan. Today, our Atlanta master plumber

Ridgeway Mechanical Shows You How You Can Make Your Hot Water Heater Last Longer A hot water heater is arguably the hardest working of all your electrical home appliances. It also consumes the most energy. Most homeowners have a love-hate relationship with this energy-hungry appliance that provides the most important of home comforts – hot

New plumbing regulations will be instituted across various states in 2015, which means that now is the time to have your water heater replaced. Probably the most important part of your plumbing system, your hot water heater supplies that precious hot water that enables you to have a hot shower after a long day at