Why Smelly Drains Happen More Often in the Winter (and How to Fix Them) If your home starts smelling less-than-fresh during winter, your drains may be the culprit. Many homeowners notice unpleasant odors coming from sinks, tubs, or floor drains once colder weather sets in—even when nothing else seems wrong. This seasonal pattern isn’t a … [Read More]
A new year often brings new priorities for homeowners. In Idaho, that frequently includes upgrading aging appliances before they fail at the worst possible time. Water heaters sit near the top of that list. Many homes across the Treasure Valley still rely on traditional tank-style water heaters installed a decade or more ago, while tankless … [Read More]
Why Chemical Drain Cleaners Cause More Damage Than Good When a drain slows or backs up, many homeowners reach for a chemical drain cleaner. The packaging promises fast results with minimal effort, making it feel like an easy fix. Unfortunately, those products often create bigger plumbing problems than the original clog. At Plumbing Solutions of Idaho, … [Read More]
Buying an Older Boise Home? Here’s the Plumbing Checklist You Need Before You Sign Boise’s housing market continues to move. And many of the homes changing hands date back several decades. And that’s a good thing! Properties built from the 1960s through the 1990s offer charm, mature neighborhoods, and solid construction. However, they also come … [Read More]
The Hidden Costs of Hard Water in the Treasure Valley (and What You Can Do About It) The New Year brings fresh motivation. Homeowners organize finances, set goals, and tackle overdue projects around the house. While many focus on visible upgrades, one of the most expensive household problems often hides in plain sight — hard … [Read More]
Why Idaho Homes Develop Leaks in Late Winter Most Idaho homeowners think plumbing problems peak during the coldest days of winter. Deep freezes get the attention, while burst-pipe warnings dominate conversations in December. Yet many plumbing leaks don’t appear during the initial cold snap. They show up later—often between January and March—when winter starts to … [Read More]
Holiday Guests Bring Cheer—And Extra Strain on Your Plumbing & Make Your Toilet Run Holiday gatherings increase water usage dramatically. And that’s usually when homeowners finally hear it—the constant trickle, hiss, or refill cycle of a toilet that keeps running no matter how many times you jiggle the handle. Families open their homes to out-of-town … [Read More]
Idaho Kitchens During the Busiest Cooking Season of the Year: Winter Plumbing Holiday gatherings fuel kitchen activity in ways normal weeks never match. Boise and Meridian families cook larger meals, run dishwashers nonstop, rinse pans quickly, and flush food scraps down disposals without a second thought. Every sink, drain, and waste line handles more volume, … [Read More]
How to Prevent Clogs and Keep Your Home Running Smoothly This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving brings family, friends, cooking, and celebration into your home. It also brings another seasonal tradition that nobody wants to deal with: clogged sinks, backed-up garbage disposals, overflowing toilets, and emergency calls for help. Every year, plumbers across Boise and Meridian see a … [Read More]
The Professional Power Tool Your Plumbing System Needs When Clogs Fight Back Clogs don’t disappear on their own. They grow, harden and block your drains until water backs up in the worst possible moment. When customers in Meridian or Boise call us about slow drains, gurgling toilets or clogged sewer lines, we look for the … [Read More]
Holiday Drain Clogs: Why They Happen and How to Keep Water Flowing This Thanksgiving The holidays bring family, food, and memories — but they can also bring plumbing emergencies. As Boise homeowners prepare for Thanksgiving, our team at Plumbing Solutions of Idaho always gears up for the season’s surge in service calls. Between cooking feasts, … [Read More]
What Every Boise Homeowner Should Know About Garbage Disposals With Thanksgiving approaching, kitchens across Boise and Meridian are about to get a serious workout. Between mashed potatoes, turkey trimmings, and endless stacks of dishes, your garbage disposal will face more food waste in one weekend than it usually does in a month. As plumbers, we … [Read More]
Here’s What Idaho Homeowners Should Check First if Water Pressure Drops Few plumbing frustrations compare to weak water pressure. When the shower turns from a stream to a trickle or the kitchen faucet barely rinses a dish, it’s hard to ignore. If you’re dealing with low water pressure in Boise or Meridian, you’re not alone. Many … [Read More]
Prepare Your Home for the Seasonal Shift: Fall Plumbing Autumn in the Treasure Valley brings crisp mornings, cooler nights, and a natural reminder that winter is just around the corner. For homeowners, it’s also the perfect time to give your fall plumbing system a little attention. Once the first hard freeze hits, small problems can … [Read More]
When Boise-area homeowners think about boosting their property value, they often focus on paint, flooring, or landscaping. But there’s another area of the house that plays a surprisingly big role in both daily comfort and resale appeal: plumbing. Modern fixtures and systems not only make your home more efficient and enjoyable, but they also stand … [Read More]
How to Spot Hidden Leaks Before They Cause Damage Not all plumbing leaks make themselves obvious. While a dripping faucet or a puddle under the sink is easy to spot, hidden leaks often go unnoticed for weeks or even months. By the time you realize something is wrong, you could be dealing with warped flooring, … [Read More]
Prevent Basement Flooding Before It Happens With a Sump Pump For many Treasure Valley homeowners, a sump pump is the silent guardian of the basement. It sits quietly in the corner until heavy rains, snowmelt, or rising groundwater levels threaten to flood your home. When it works properly, you barely notice it. But when it … [Read More]
Early Warning Signs and Preventative Steps for Sewer Line Health Few things disrupt daily life faster than a sewer line problem. Slow drains, foul smells, and unexpected backups aren’t just inconvenient—they can also be expensive if ignored. In the Treasure Valley, where homes in Boise, Meridian, and surrounding communities range from older properties with aging … [Read More]
The Importance of Backflow Prevention and How to Maintain It When you turn on the tap, you expect clean, safe water. But without proper safeguards in place, contaminants can sometimes flow the wrong way through your plumbing system—a problem called backflow. It doesn’t just affect your household. In some cases, it can threaten an entire neighborhood’s … [Read More]
Finding the Best Plumber in Boise and the Treasure Valley: What to Look For When a plumbing problem hits, the last thing you want to do is scramble to find help. Whether it’s a leaking water heater, clogged drains, or a burst pipe in the middle of the night, you need more than a quick … [Read More]
Why Fall Is the Perfect Time for a Water Heater Flush As summer winds down and kids head back to school, many Meridian homeowners turn their attention to indoor maintenance. One task that often gets overlooked is flushing the water heater. This simple service can extend the life of your unit, improve efficiency, and prevent … [Read More]
Plumbing Solutions of Idaho Named Best Plumber in Idaho for 2025 We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Plumbing Solutions of Idaho has been named the Best Plumber in Idaho for 2025! This recognition is more than just a badge of honor—it’s a testament to the trust our customers place in us every day. As a locally … [Read More]
What Homeowners Need to Know About Water Line Replacement & Repair When your home’s water line fails, the impact is immediate. Low water pressure, leaks in your yard, or a sudden spike in your water bill are all signs of trouble. For homeowners in Meridian, water line repair or replacement is a critical service that … [Read More]
Every Meridian Homeowner Should Schedule Plumbing Maintenance Annually Most homeowners don’t think much about their plumbing—until something breaks. But just like your car needs regular oil changes, your home’s plumbing system needs yearly maintenance to keep everything flowing smoothly. Preventative care saves money, protects your investment, and avoids disruptive emergencies. At Plumbing Solutions of Idaho, … [Read More]
The Most Common Plumbing Problems in Meridian Homes (And How to Avoid Them) Every homeowner in Meridian eventually faces a plumbing problem. Whether it’s a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or something more serious like a sewer line issue, these problems can be disruptive—and expensive—if left unchecked. The good news? Most of them are preventable … [Read More]
Having a clogged shower drain, a toilet that won’t flush, or a busted pipe can be incredibly stressful. Instead of panicking, finding a reliable local plumber in Boise is your best course of action. But with many companies claiming to be the best, how do you identify a trustworthy and skilled plumber in Boise, ID? … [Read More]
Why Whole-Home Clogs Happen in Idaho Plumbing Systems A single slow drain usually points to a localized issue. A sink traps grease. A shower collects hair. Those problems stay contained and often resolve with targeted cleaning. But when multiple drains slow down at the same time, something bigger is happening. Homeowners across Boise, Meridian, and the … [Read More]
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