Swell Guy Plumbing Co

02/24/2026

Lots of things can cause dirty looking water. If you've noticed the local fire department flushing hydrants near you, dirty looking water is a very common issue. It's typically caused by scale (mineral buildup) breaking apart in the main line. This scale is not good for plumbing valves (especially tubs and toilets) and faucet aerators. The minerals (mainly calcium) in scale are not considered harmful to us, BUT who wants to drink or bathe in this dirty looking liquid? This plumber's recommendation is to turn on a hose bib for a while or run the cold water in a tub for a bit until your water is clear again. If you have to run a faucet to get rid of the dirty water, remove the aerator so that it doesn't get clogged.

02/16/2026

Big muddy wet spot in your yard? Don't wait to get it checked out. You may have a pretty good leak and water providers may not give you a credit on your bill. It's never fun to have to pay a $1,500 water bill that's normally $80. Call or schedule online today, Swell Guy Plumbing is ready to help.

02/14/2026

Who says plumbers can't be sentimental? Cleaning, bending, soldering and hanging this piece of 1960s scrap copper was the best Valentine's Day gift this plumber ever gave his sweetheart.

02/01/2026

Do you know how to shut your water off to your home if a plumbing emergency happens?
Some homes have convenient valves in the laundry room or garage. Some older homes may have a valve in the ground, but in many cases you'll have to shut the water off at the meter.
Don't wait for a plumber to turn your water off if an emergency happens. Learn where your main shut off is and how to shut it off before an emergency happens.

01/29/2026

If your home uses natural or LP gas please make sure that you have carbon monoxide detectors. Most new homes have them, but many older homes do not.
We also notice that a lot of our customers use their garages for workspace and as a recreation room. So we strongly recommend installing a CO detector in the garage if you have a gas water heater located in there.

01/26/2026

Another cold snap is heading our way. Forecasts show up to 9 straight nights of temperatures falling into the 20s.
Hose bibs, backflow prevention assemblies, exterior water heaters, exterior piping, pipes in crawl spaces and pipes in attics are the most common items that we see suffer freeze damage.
We recommend streaming hot and cold water (from multiple fixtures if you have pipes in the attic or in a crawl space. Streaming the hot water is important to protect your water heater. We recommend installing freeze valves on backflow prevention assemblies and hose bibs.
And our most important recommendation is to know where your main water shut off is located and how to turn off your water in case of an emergency.
We love our customers but our fingers are crossed that we won't have to see you because of a frozen pipe!

01/18/2026

Our local weather forecast shows freezing temperatures for the next few nights (1-18-26 thru 1-21-26). It doesn't take long for plumbing items to freeze so please be mindful. For more information about protecting your plumbing when our temps freeze, please visit our website by clicking the see details button.

01/16/2026

It's going to freeze tonight. We recommend streaming hot and cold water. And don't forget about any outdoor plumbing because hose bibs and backflow prevention assemblies are usually the first items to freeze.

01/08/2026

Pipe leak in your yard? We can help with that. Don't wait until your water bill hits $1,000 to fix leaks. Water providers used to credit your account when you'd send in a repair bill from your plumber, but many have stopped issuing credits for leaks. So save yourself some money and get those leaks fixed as soon as you notice them.

01/02/2026

Time for a new water heater? We can help with that. We offer over 25 years of Lowcountry water heater experience and everyday fair pricing. Call or schedule online today and Swell Guy Plumbing Co will get your hot water flowing again.

01/01/2026