Water pressure is one of those things homeowners rarely think about until it’s either gone or causing a disaster. Think of it as the "blood pressure" of your home's plumbing system. When it’s in the healthy range, everything flows perfectly. When it’s too high or too low, it puts unnecessary stress on your pipes and fixtures, leading to expensive repairs.

Whether you’re living in a classic Seattle craftsman or a modern downtown condo, understanding your water pressure is key to maintaining a healthy home. At Jim Dandy Sewer & Plumbing, we want to help you identify the signs of pressure issues before they turn into emergencies.

For decades, the standard method for fixing a broken or failing sewer line involved a process that homeowners dreaded: excavation. This meant heavy machinery, a major trench dug across your yard, torn-up landscaping, and weeks of clean-up.

Thankfully, those days are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. Today, modern plumbing relies on a revolutionary process known as trenchless sewer repair technology. This innovative method allows Jim Dandy Sewer & Plumbing to fix your vital sewer lines with minimal disruption to your property.

If you’re facing sewer line issues, here is everything you need to know about the trenchless repair options available to Seattle homeowners.

When a plumbing emergency strikes—whether it’s a burst pipe, a washer hose leak, or a toilet running nonstop—you have mere minutes to act before serious water damage occurs. In these moments of panic, one simple action can save you thousands of dollars in repairs: turning off your home's main water supply.

Yet, for many homeowners, the main water shut-off valve remains a mysterious, often hidden device. At Jim Dandy Sewer & Plumbing, we consider this valve to be the single most important component of your home's plumbing system. Here is our essential guide to locating, operating, and maintaining this vital safety feature.

Let's face it: in Seattle, a working water heater isn't a luxury—it’s a necessity. Nobody wants a frigid wake-up call, especially when the Puget Sound is doing its best to turn the city into a misty rainforest.

But like everything else in your home, your water heater has a lifespan. When it starts to give you trouble, the big question looms: Do I repair the issue, or is it time to bite the bullet and invest in a new one?

At Jim Dandy Sewer & Plumbing, we deal with this dilemma all the time. Here is our straightforward, no-nonsense guide for Seattle homeowners on when to call for a repair, and when it’s time to say goodbye to the old tank.

Seattle winters are famous for two things: persistent rain and the occasional, shocking cold snap. While our temperatures don't often plunge as low as in other parts of the country, that’s precisely why Seattle homeowners can be caught off guard. When temperatures dip into the mid-20s or below for even a few hours, the lack of proper insulation and preparation can lead to a burst pipe disaster.

But the cold isn't your only concern. The constant moisture and heavy rainfall unique to the Puget Sound area create a different set of plumbing challenges, especially with your exterior drainage and sewer lines.