During the colder months of winter, frozen pipes can be a real concern. It’s not only about the pipes freezing and you not having water. The bigger issue is when the pipes burst, causing all levels of havoc and damage to your home. Just like everything else in life, an ounce of prevention is worth […]
Plumbing issues have a nasty way of getting progressively worse and more expensive as they’re left unfixed. Water is a powerful chemical, and it always finds a way to where it wants to go. Avoiding a repair is like adding fuel to a fire (except water is the opposite of fire; if only there was […]
Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss. If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your Anchorage, AK, home, it could indicate you’re in need of a home plumbing inspection. The whole idea of a plumbing inspection is to head off any potential big plumbing issues in your home––to avert a disaster or needed insurance claim. But […]
A main line drain is the drain that transports waste water from your home to the the sewer mains underground. A main drain clog can lead to raw sewage backing up into your home or yard, and can lead to costly repairs to both the line and your home. How do I know if I […]
Imagine this winter, cozily sitting at home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while you’re sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows. Life is good. It’s good until you suddenly hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your home, that is. You’ve got burst pipes. Unfortunately, this scenario is all […]
Bathroom – hair and soap residue will clog sink and shower drains and flushing large amounts of paper or other paper products down the toilet can cause a clog. Kitchen – food, grease and dirt will clog a kitchen. Utilize your garbage disposal whenever you can and don’t put grease down the sink. Washing Machine […]
The most common reason that your pilot light on your water heater keeps going out is a damaged, bent or dirty thermocouple What is a thermocouple? The simple definition is that it is a device that measures temperature. More importantly it is the device that regulates the gas flow inside your water heater or furnace. […]
Plumbing Problems That Cost You Money Even though thinking an ostrich will hide its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth, it’s no myth that many Anchorage, Ak, homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they’ll go away. That can be a costly mistake, as these problems almost never disappear on their […]
Sump pumps are the silent heroes of basements, and homes in general. Here in Anchorage, sump pumps quietly protect your home from flooding. It only takes that one major rainfall or ice storm to foil your sump pump’s success rate. Our professional plumbers at Alkota Plumbing and Heating recommend keeping your sump pump regularly maintained […]
In Anchorage, the plumbers at Alokota Plumbing and Heating get called out to people’s houses for all kinds of different reasons. Sometimes it is a big and serious situation, other times it is something smaller and more common. Here is a list of the most common plumbing mistakes that we see: Using the Wrong Tool […]
Alkota Plumbing and Heating
6189 DeBarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone:
907-332-5325
Emergency Service Hours:
24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week
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907-332-5325