The Master Plumber’s Guide

Plumbing is often a thankless job. We usually meet people on their worst days—when the toilet is overflowing, the shower is freezing cold, or the yard is flooded. But here at AMC Plumbing, we see it differently. For us, every service call is a chance to help a neighbor. Whether we are in Beaumont, Lumberton,…

Imagine this: A pipe bursts in your laundry room. Water is spraying everywhere, soaking the drywall and flooding the hallway. You are running around in a panic, trying to find a way to stop the flow. Do you know exactly where to go? Every homeowner in Beaumont needs to know the answer to one simple…

There is a lot to love about the older neighborhoods in Beaumont. From the historic homes in the Oaks Historic District to the mid-century ranches in the West End, these houses have character, big yards, and great bones. But while you are admiring the original hardwood floors, you might be standing on top of a…

When most people think of a plumber, they think of water—leaky faucets, clogged toilets, and burst pipes. But here in Beaumont, many of our most urgent calls aren’t about water at all. They are about natural gas. Natural gas powers our water heaters, stoves, furnaces, and even our outdoor grills. It is efficient and affordable,…

It’s a scenario we hear about every week at AMC Plumbing: You are washing dishes, the water stops draining, and panic sets in. You rush to the store, grab a jug of that neon-colored gel that promises to “melt clogs in minutes,” and pour the whole thing down the sink. It seems like the easy,…

You know the sound. It’s late at night, the house is quiet, and you hear it: a faint hissing coming from the bathroom. Or maybe you hear the toilet suddenly “refill” itself even though nobody has used it in hours. We call this “Phantom Flushing.” It is easy to ignore because it doesn’t seem like…

Here in the Golden Triangle, we eat good. Whether it’s a Sunday pot of gumbo, a crawfish boil in the backyard, or just a quick weeknight dirty rice, our kitchens see a lot of action. But while your family loves that rich Cajun cooking, your plumbing absolutely hates it. At AMC Plumbing, we see a…

If you live in Beaumont, Lumberton, or anywhere in the 409 area code, you have seen it: that chalky white crust that builds up on your showerheads and faucets. It’s annoying to clean, but have you ever stopped to think about what that same mineral buildup is doing to the appliances you can’t see inside?…

It used to be a joke that “winter” in Southeast Texas meant wearing a light jacket for two days in January. But after the historic freezes we have seen in recent years, nobody is laughing anymore. We all remember the busted pipes, the flooded ceilings, and the weeks without water. The truth is, most homes…

Living on the Texas Gulf Coast means that “Hurricane Season” is just a fact of life. When a storm enters the Gulf, we all know the drill: stock up on water, board up the windows, and fill the gas tanks. But while you are securing the outside of your home, don’t forget about the critical…

If you have lived in the Golden Triangle for long, you know that the ground beneath our feet isn’t exactly stable. One week we are dealing with torrential rain, and the next, we are in a dry spell. While this weather is tough on our lawns, it is even tougher on our plumbing. In Beaumont,…