It's Raining Sump Pump Failures In Indianapolis

Thursday, July 7, 2011 by Richard Behney
AttaBoy Plumbing Company - Indianapolis PlumbersAs I sit here in the AttaBoy office to write this blog the rain is still pouring down.  There was no morning meeting for the plumbers...just get on with it and to all the poor folks with flooded basements.  I could hear my sump pump just cycling one after another this morning before I left for the office...which a normal Fishers to Castleton "rush hour" drive time takes me about 20 minutes...this morning...and hour and half!  Roads were flooded in every direction we were forced to detour.  By the time I got here the phones and schedule were a buzz with poor or failed sump pump calls.

Sump pumps are one those things we just don't think about...until it's too late.  when asked up front (and when standing in ankle to knee deep water) what are the best considerations when purchasing a sump pump I quickly state: "buy a heavy duty, professional grade pump and have it installed by a licensed plumbing expert.  Now I know...I literally can hear people all over Indianapolis, Zionville, Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, Geist, Greenwood, and Avon saying, "a sump pump is a sump pump right?" "And, my neighbor's second cousin once removed knows a guy who changes his own oil on his '68 Oldsmoble and will install my sump pump for free because I'm a nice guy."  This is when I usually say something like yes, you can save a hundred bucks by buying that cheap sump pump at the local big box hardware store and having the neighbor install it for you for next to nothing.  That being said consider this, to have your flooded finish basement cleaned up will cost somewhere between $7000-$15,000...and thats before replacing the "stuff".  But here's the thing...it's the personal stuff that is now floating around that can not be replaced and hits the heart (not the wallet) that really hurts.  So, a hundred bucks...really?

Call, Click, or Chat now with an AttaBoy Plumbing sump pump specialist to discuss the sump pump and sump pump back up sytem particulars and value...and don't let a rainy day rain on what is valuable to you.

Frozen Water Lines and Pipes

Thursday, January 20, 2011 by Buddy the Plumber

AttaBoy Plumbing CompanyThe weather forecasters are predicting extremely low temperatures this evening with the wind chill below zero.  Yikes!  Spring can't come soon enough for this plumber!

Just a friendly reminder to all of our friends and valued customers to leave a faucet slighly turned on to reduce the chances of your water pipes freezing.  Also, open up the cabinet doors under your kitchen sink and bathroom sinks to allow heat to reach those pipes. 

If you do end up with frozen pipes or water lines, call AttaBoy Plumbing, Heating and Cooling and we will get you unfrozen lickety split! 

Your plumber,
~Buddy~

Don't forget we service all of Marion and Hamilton counties (including Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Broad Ripple, Geist, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville, Beech Grove, Greenwood and Avon).

Basement Plumbing Efficiency - Plumber's Tips

Monday, November 15, 2010 by Buddy the Plumber

Here are some simple things you can do to improve the efficiency of your basement plumbing.  Don't forget to do regular maintenance checks of the mechnicals in your basement.   
 

  • To prevent sewer gas issues, which typically stem from basement floor drains, occasionally pour a bucket of water down the drain to keep the trap seal full.
  • Check your water meter when no water is being used, note the reading and check it 8-10 hours later. If the meter has moved, it may be due to an undetected leak within your home.
  • If you are experiencing water hammer noises, you can install shock absorbers, which will absorb the vibrations in water lines.
  • Check your washing machine hoses for abnormalities, if there is a bulge, leak or weak spot you should most definitely consider replacement.
  • Your septic tank should be inspected and pumped every 3-5 years, which ultimately should save you from a costly filter field replacement.

All of these items (and many more) are included in the AttaBoy Plumbing "Peace of Mind" Home Inspection.  Our plumber can check all the plumbing mechnicals in your home to insure they are in proper working order and if there's any problems, we'll provide solutions.  For more information or to schedule service, call your local plumber, AttaBoy Plumbing, for all the details.

Indianapolis - 317-522-0596
Fishers - 317-863-3999
Carmel - 317-708-6008
Noblesville - 317-565-1665

Zionsville - 317-973-0387
Westfield - 317-399-5109
Avon - 317-241-2882
Greenwood - 317-215-7293

~Buddy~

Indianapolis DIY-er turns to AttaBoy Plumbers for help

Monday, November 8, 2010 by Buddy the Plumber
There are all kinds of Do-it-yourselfers....
  • Those who enjoy a challenge
  • Those who have a tremendous knowledge and ability for a particular task
  • Those who LOVE taking things apart and putting them back together....just to see how something works
  • Those who find the work relaxing
  • Those who are trying to save money
Sometimes, the DIY jobs go smoothly without incident, but other times,.....not so much.  That's when AttaBoy can come to the rescue as a customer in Indianapolis reports on CitySearch:

I was finishing my basement and had roughed in all of the plumbing except for the final phase of "stubbing out" the supple pipes, to be connected up after drywall. No matter what I did I could not get those final fittings (including a shower valve) to not leak. I was out of ideas other then to call AttaBoy.

They came out within 2 hours of my call and was able to fix my "DIY" issue before the end of the day.

I was very happy with the the service and the fact that the plumber answered a few of my other questions while he was working on my issue. I will call only Attaboy for any other plumbing problems.

So if you are a DIY-er and and your simple plumbing repair turns into a plumbing problem, call the expert plumbers at AttaBoy Plumbing.  We won't even mind if you take credit for the work....we'll never tell.

~Buddy~

Don't forget we proudly serve Marion and the surrounding counties including the communities of Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Geist, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville, Greenwood, Avon, Brownsburg and Fortville.


Yahoo! Our customers LOVE AttaBoy Plumbers!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 by Laura Behney
Here's a great review that can be found on Yahoo! from Karen, an AttaBoy customer:

The Attaboy team is composed of real professionals! The friendly receptionist got us scheduled for the next day. Our plumber was timely, wore a clean uniform, and fixed our toilets with ease. He even took the time to answer our questions. I would recommend Attaboy to anyone who wants stress free plumbing repairs and great customer service!

Thanks, Karen, for your kind words and recommendation!

And Karen is right!  For stress free plumbing, great customer service and plumbers you can trust, AttaBoy Plumbing is your plumbing company!  Let us handle all your plumbing needs from drain cleaning to tankless water heaters, we do it all! And we cover it all....from Avon to Zionsville, Carmel to Fishers, Indianapolis to Noblesville, Greenwood to Westfield.  AttaBoy IS central Indiana's local plumber.

As always, when drips, leaks and clogs annoy, call the plumbers of AttaBoy!

AttaBoy Plumbing Co - Central Indiana and elsewhere?

Friday, September 10, 2010 by Laura Behney

We are asked all the time if AttaBoy Plumbing is a national franchise.  Rest assured, that AttaBoy is locally owned and operated and not a part of any national franchise.  But we did find out a number of years ago that there are other AttaBoy Plumbing Companies in a few other states (NY, TX, LA and WA).  While we are in no way affiliated with those AttaBoy's, we think they've got a GREAT name! 

Although they probably perform plumbing services and repairs in their neck of the woods, we are the only local AttaBoy plumber that tackles plumbing problems such as leaking water heaters, gas leaks, clogged drains and water softeners in Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Zionsville, Noblesville, Westfield, Avon and Greenwood.  AND, the other companies don't have Buddy!

Gas leak forces evacuation of Noblesville Walmart

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 by Laura Behney

Gas leaks are serious.  Thankfully, this was caught in time.  Here's the story from WTHR from last week:

Noblesville - The Walmart at 16865 Clover Road was evacuated overnight because of a gas leak.

Around 3:30 Wednesday morning, an employee moving boxes in the rear of the store punctured a gas line.

Employees heard a hissing sound and then smelled the natural gas odor.

The manager quickly called the fire department.  They evacuated all the employees and one woman who was shopping.

It took about an hour for the gas company to shut down the line.

Just before 5:00 a.m., the all clear was given and everyone was allowed back in the store.

So follow the actions of this "on the ball" employee....whenever you think you smell a gas leak, leave the premises and call the authorities.  And of course, if a repair needs to be done, that's a plumbing problem and AttaBoy Plumbing can fix it! 


AttaBoy Plumbing Company proudly provides plumbing services for the central Indiana area including, Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Geist, Broad Ripple, Noblesville, Zionsville, Westfield, Beech Grove, Avon, Greenwood, Fortville, Brownsburg, Speedway, Lawrence, McCordsville, and New Palestine.

Your local AttaBoy Plumber can handle all residential and commercial plumbing problems and repairs including:  water heaters, tankless water heaters, water softeners, sump pumps, back-up sump pumps, drain clog and cleaning, tree root problems, sewer line replacement, video camera inspections, sewer and drain lines, water lines, basement flooding, toilet leaks, faucet leaks, bathroom plumbing, kitchen plumbing, garbage disposals, frozen and burst pipes, gas leaks, water jetting service, grease traps, backflow prevention and MORE!

We're Your Plumber for Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood and All of Indianapolis

Thursday, August 19, 2010 by Buddy the Plumber
Sometimes I will run into friends who ask me who they would call for certain problems at their house and when I tell them "we do that at AttaBoy Plumbing Company" they often tell me they didn't realize we did that. So I want to list some of the common plumbing tasks that we do -- by the way, this will not be an exhaustive list:
  • Installation and repairs of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, toilets, sinks, showers, outdoor hose spigots
  • Sump pump and sewage pumps
  • All types of drain openings, including floor drains and clogged toilets and sinks, main sewer lines (including tree roots)
  • Garbage disposals
  • Gas line installation and leak detection & repair
  • Flooded basements
  • And more!
We service and install plumbing in all of the Metro Indianapolis area, including Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood, Geist, Noblesville, Zionsville, Lawrence, Avon, Westfield, Speedway and Broad Ripple.

So, remember, if it has to do with water at your home or business you know who to call first. . . . . . . . me!
- Buddy



Customer Sold on the local Westfield Plumber, AttaBoy Plumbing

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 by Buddy the Plumber
Why would someone use the same plumber for years and not even call another company to compare prices or see if their company is any good? The answer is great service.

One client of ours, we'll call him Mr. M, has used us as his plumbers in Westfield so many times that he sees our technicians as friends. "Their plumbers have always been extremely professional and friendly, I just feel real comfortable with them personally and I like the quality of work they've done for me", commented Mr. M.  When asked why he doesn't even bother to check out another Westfield or Indianapolis plumbing company, Mr. M grinned and continued, "well, I've always said if it ain't broke don't fix it."  

We like his thinking! Mr. M is just one of many loyal clients with AttaBoy Plumbing Company. If you ever need a plumber, how about giving us a try? We think you'll be glad you did.


-Buddy