Andy's Pipe Dream

read moreThere's a saying that goes, "you can tell a lot about a person by the friends they keep". The fact that Andy Alexander has had the same best friend since he was 3 years old says that this is a person who values relationships, both old and new. Andy Alexander does have a passion for plumbing. He has a passion for being outdoors. He and his family enjoy hiking and exploring and being together outside. As a businessman, Andy has always done the right thing by his clients. This characteristic has enabled him to live out his dream of spending time with his family in Colorado.

read moreSlow drains are a very common issue, there are many causes and in most cases they are fairly easy to diagnose (for example, clogs that can be seen and resolved with a plunger or short snake). Any pipe that is 3" or less in diameter should have, at a minimum, a " pitch/slope per foot. If you've recently updated or replaced your plumbing and the slow drainage is a new issue since the update then perhaps pitch/slope of the pipes is the culprit. Too much gravity can also cause problems so be sure your plumber knows what they are doing if you ever replace your plumbing or sections of pipe.

read moreKitchen Cleanup is a breeze with a state-of-the-art- garbage disposal installed by the expert technicians at Andy's Pipe Dream. Chances are you take your garbage disposal for granted and don't appreciate how much you use it until the one you have no longer operates properly and needs to be replaced. If that's the case, you are in luck as the Garbage Disposalsof today are stronger and do the job of quickly and efficiently eliminating leftover food such as mac and cheese, broccoli, and pizza by grinding it into finely chopped particles and then flushing it into theseptic system.

read moreIn the Midwest, a proper foundation drainage system is an integral part of any home. Thunderstorms go hand in hand with spring and early fall each year and ensuring your home is protected is critical to avoid water and structural damage. More than half of the homes in the U.S. suffer from below-ground wetness. Many homeowners will have to deal with a flooded basement at some point in their homeownership. It doesn't take much water to cause thousands of dollars in water damage. Without a sump pump, a moist basement can lead to mold and mildew growth increasing health-related breathing hazards.

read moreThe "toilet", a seemingly simple household necessity, can be confusing and frustrating when it isn't cooperating like it should. And it is often a daunting task to diagnose toilet troubles because toilets consist of various parts that can all be potentially contributing to the problem. If you do isolate the issue you are then faced with finding a replacement part, and those vary as well depending on the age and manufacturer of the toilet. New technologies and materials over the last several decades have introduced such a huge variety of toilet parts that you can spend hours looking for the right part: Old Brass Ballcock or Newer Plastic Diaphragm Type Ballcock?, Float Ball with Lift and Guide Wires, Standard Flapper or Specialty Flapper?

read moreWhen you need a plumber for your plumbing services or plumbing repairs, call Andy's Pipe Dream. Since 2003 we're the ones your neighbors trust when they need residential and light commercial plumbing services and plumbing repairs and kitchen and bath renovations and repairs. Our plumbing services and plumbing repairs are covered by a parts and labor warranty. Our plumbing services and plumbing repairs are also backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We understand that our customers are the reason we've been in business for 10-plus years.

read moreA trip to your local book store and you'll find many magazines covers with beautiful pictures and articles on how to create a restful, entertaining outdoor space. One of the centerpieces of these spaces is the area where the cooking takes place. Usually, the area has a large stainless steel BBQ grill, with a burner or two on the side. If your desire is to create your own version of the outdoor kitchen but is limited because do not have a gas line in order to cook outside, call us and we can install a gas line to your BBQ grill.