How to Install a Toilet Handle.

Some plumbing problems can be handled by you…yes you Mr. or Ms. DIY!  There is one in particular that may be within your reach.  If you have had problems with a running toilet you may need a new handle or flapper.  The most important first step is to make sure that if you go to a plumbing supply store and get the proper parts that you are TRULY able to complete the task without creating a disaster.

Remove the lid from the top of the tank.  Then disconnect the flapper chain from the handle.  Inside you will almost certainly see a plastic nut.  Loosen that next.  Then thread the new handle through the hole in the tank.  Reattach the nut and give it an extra turn with a wrench to make sure it is tight.  And finally, give it a test.

Again, if you are able to do this yourself successfully then more power to you.  But when you need plumbing repair expertise you need to trust the professionals at Poor Johns Plumbing.  Poor Johns has been serving the plumbing needs of the entire Kansas City area for decades.  We are standing by 24/7 to fix or install your plumbing.  Please visit our website for the phone number that applies to your area at www.poorjohns.com.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner!

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Year-Round Kansas City Plumbing Maintenance Tips.

Before the services of a professional plumber are required there are several maintenance procedures that you may follow.  For instance, test all of your valves annually, especially the main shut off for the house and the water heater shutoff.  Put ice in your garbage disposal to break up loose food particles and eliminate odor. 

This particular tip may be especially important for some of you.  If you own an unoccupied property in the Kansas City area you may need to winterize it.  Remember, if you leave your water distribution charged with water in freezing temperatures you have a prescription for disaster.  Unless you plan on keeping that property heated all winter you need to shut the water off at the main line.

When plumbing problems occur anywhere in the Kansas City area at any time of the year we will be there to fix them quickly and economically.  We are Poor Johns Plumbing.  At Poor Johns we put our prices right on our website because we know we can do the job better and cheaper.  Visit our website today to find the phone number that applies to your area at www.poorjohns.com.

Looking for the Right Plumber 2016.

The word plumbing comes from the Greek word for lead which is what all of the ancient Greeks used for their plumbing infrastructure.  I know, you could have lived without that information.  One thing you can’t live without is properly working plumbing.  We take a flush of a toilet, a garbage disposal that makes old food disappear, and a shower that regulates hot and cold for granted.

Man oh man when things like that and other plumbing parts go haywire our lives are turned upside down.  Please don’t tell me you are an amateur plumber.  That is like saying you’re an amateur lawyer, or amateur doctor.  Plumbing repair is a highly specialized skill and you need to trust your plumber to do the job right and at a fair price every time.

Poor John’s Plumbing serving the greater Kansas City area puts its prices right on its website.  How many plumbers in the KC area do that?  For decades Poor John’s has understood they are not the only game in town…the best maybe, but not the only.  Call Poor John’s Plumbing anytime you have a plumbing repair that needs to be done right the first time on YOUR budget.  Visit www.poorjohns.com for all of their area phone numbers.

Have a Safe and Dry Holiday Season.

What do we mean by safe and DRY?  Well, the safe part speaks for itself, but by dry we mean no plumbing problems.  No one needs another thing to think about when having guests over or using the garbage disposal more.  A lot of appliances will get an extra workout this time of year that’s for sure, so we hope that your season is free from those worries.

Always rest assured that if you live in the Kansas City area, Poor John’s Plumbing will be there whenever you need us.  Since faulty plumbing knows no holiday and neither do we.  If a toilet needs fixing, if a garbage disposal needs repairing, if a water heater goes bad, we will be there to fix or replace it and we will do it on a holiday budget because our prices are always lower.

Check out our website at www.poorjohns.com.  Go to the prices page.  Generally, plumbers don’t have pages like that on their website.  We WANT you to see our prices before you pick up your phone.  Please note that we have different phone numbers to serve various areas of the Kansas City metro area, to give you the fastest service possible.  Happy holidays from our family at Poor Johns to yours.

Enjoy One of Kansas City's Favorite Holiday Traditions

Kansas City Southerns Holiday Express Train

Recurring daily, December 16-December 20 - Time: 9 am- 7pm
Region: Crown Center Area
Address: Union Station, Sprint Festival Plaza, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108

Plumbing Tips for Winter.

Guard against poor heating in bitterly cold weather.  This is the core of the worst thing that can happen to any home in Kansas City this winter.  Regular maintenance of your heating system even after the first cold snap is recommended.  Your heating system runs at full capacity at sub-zero temperatures so that is a good time to have it tested.  A professional with an OHM meter can tell if the element needs to be replaced.

Then there is your hot water system.  It seems that it fails just when you need it the most.  Here is one tip that you may follow.  Try to allow at least 10-15 minutes between any two showers in your home.  This will keep the temperature consistent.

This time of year with harsh temperatures creating serious plumbing problems you need the help of a professional.  In Kansas City that pro is Poor Johns Plumbing.  For decades we have been serving the Kansas City area 24/7 365 days a year.  Visit our website at www.poorjohns.com to find the right phone number to call for help in your area of the KC metro.