Toilet Upkeep and Repair
While it’s never a great time to have a plumbing obstacle, …the holidays when you’ve got a home full of guests or family visiting is even worse. Get that potty in working order before the holidays! Here’s a few things you should know to help avoid disaster. How many gallons of water does a toilet use? Every toilet […]
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Katy, TX
When was the last time you thought about your kitchen faucet? Been a while, right? It’s easy to take it for granted. At least until it doesn’t work or starts leaking. While we certainly hope your kitchen faucet is in great working order, we wanted to answer some common questions we get and new technology that is […]
Plumbing Tips for a Freeze
We know the weather is warm right now but don’t let that fool you. Living in Texas in the winter, we know we can get a cold snap any time. To make sure you don’t get caught by surprise, here are some quick tips and troubleshooting guides to help you through any drastic weather changes. How to protect […]
Water Heater Upkeep and Repair
The plumbing code related to water heater installations has changed several times over the past several years. In addition to the plumbing code changing the government got involved in the efficiency of how water heaters are made. When that occurred, it changed the jacket size of all 50-gallon water heaters. All 50-gallon water heaters made after April 2015 have an […]
Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Do you know someone who has had water damage to their home when they were away traveling? Unfortunately, this is something that happens on a semi regular basis. Folks leave town and that is when things seem to go wrong on the home front. Now with technology there are gadgets that can be purchased and installed that […]
Rust and Leaks in Galvanized Pipes
What is Galvanized Pipe? Galvanized pipes are steel pipes that have a protective zinc coating on them making them grey in color. Galvanized pipes were commonly used in homes that were built from 713-253-4810. When galvanized pipe was invented it was an superior alternative to lead pipe for water supply lines. In the 50’s – 80’s it was not known that […]
Prep your Houston, Tx home for Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season has arrived! Hurricane season is from June 1st each year until November 30th. In South Texas we are known for getting hurricanes. The last three major storms (Ike, Harvey, and Imelda) we had in Houston resulted in substantial loss of power. If your water heater(s) are tanked and require natural gas you will more than likely […]
Water Heater Installation and Repair
What do you need to know about Tankless Water Heaters? Tankless Water Heaters have been around for several years, however, have become extremely energy efficient in the last 5-10 years. Not only do they prevent water from being stored in your attic or home they also minimize the gas usage to only use what you need when you […]
Garbage Disposal Service in Katy, TX
What is the purpose of a garbage disposal? A garbage disposal is a machine that is typically used to chop up food waste before it is washed down the kitchen sink. The garbage disposal should be used with running water. How long will my garbage disposal last? Garbage disposals should last for several years. This range […]
Best Plumbers in Katy, Texas
“We love helping our local community and don’t take ourselves too seriously. Our team is the powerhouse behind the Obsta name.” – Dorinda Obsta The Team: (Back Row Left to Right) Chris Martin, Dalton Frankum, Taresa Vigil, Paul Obsta, Dorinda Obsta, Oscar Lopez, Justin Parson and Jonathan Rojas (Front Row Left to Right) Justin Allen, […]