<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Theplumbinator Copy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theplumbinator Copy]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:42:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing in Austin &#38; Round Rock (Winter Plumbing Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter in Central Texas can turn quickly. Learn at what temperature pipes freeze in Texas, how to prevent frozen pipes in Austin and Round Rock homes, and what to do if you suspect freeze damage.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/how-to-prevent-pipes-from-freezing-texas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddbd</guid><category><![CDATA[Water pipe repair]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pipe Repair & Replacement]]></category><category><![CDATA[broken pipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leak Location]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:36:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc739a_5e315faa0a934e859ce54f1490ba4e60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential DIY Plumbing Hacks for Sinks Toilets Disposals and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[DIY Plumbing Tips and Tricks for Sinks, Toilets, Disposals and More - If you've got a plumbing problem, don't hesitate to call The Plumbinator to come fix it. But by using this guide to preventative plumbing maintenance, you might have to call us less often!  Read on for DIY plumbing do's and don'ts.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/plungerhacks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddc4</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Plumbing Maintenance]]></category><category><![CDATA[plumbing tips]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:06:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af05df_766c026b05fe43a685bdc739c064746b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_830,h_415,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Types of Yard Leaks in Austin — How to Spot Them &#38; What to Do Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Kinds of Yard Leaks - How to Spot Them and What to Do Next 
It hasn't rained for a while, but suddenly your dog comes in from the yard with wet, muddy paws. When you look outside you see a huge puddle on the lawn. You might have a yard water leak! 
Luckily, The Plumbinator specializes in pinpointing the source of yard leaks and fixing them right. But for now, let's learn more about yard leaks.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/yardleaks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddb9</guid><category><![CDATA[Leak Location]]></category><category><![CDATA[Slab Leaks]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leak Detection Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[sewer leaks]]></category><category><![CDATA[broken pipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[plumbing tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[sewer line repair]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:49:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af05df_fd7a909d21284bb99369149baed5a4e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_722,h_312,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help! I’ve Got a Mystery Water Leak in the Austin Area — What Should I Do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a wet spot on your ceiling that keeps getting bigger and bigger! You've clearly got a water leak. But wait a minute...there's no bathroom, kitchen or other water source above that spot. Hmmm you've got a plumbing mystery on your hands. 



Time to call The Plumbinator, the expert in solving plumbing mysteries without tearing up your house.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/mysterywaterleak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddca</guid><category><![CDATA[Plumbing Replacement + Repair]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leak Location]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kitec]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pipe Repair & Replacement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Water pipe repair]]></category><category><![CDATA[Slab Leaks]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leak Detection Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home Plumbing Maintenance]]></category><category><![CDATA[broken pipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[plumbing tips]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:14:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af05df_7522f12ad5b746a4be14912224a5c911~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I Need to Hire a Licensed Plumber in Austin? Your Essential Guide for Homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Texas, there are only TWO legal options when you have a plumbing issue: 1) As the homeowner, you can fix your own plumbing, OR 2) You can hire a state-licensed, insured plumber who is working under a valid Master Plumber's number.  
If you have your plumbing work done illegally by a handyman, it could be a costly mistake, since damage from illegal work isn't covered by your home insurance and they won't pay!]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/licensedplumber</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddba</guid><category><![CDATA[plumbing tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Plumbing Replacement + Repair]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leak Location]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pipe Repair & Replacement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Water pipe repair]]></category><category><![CDATA[Slab Leaks]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home Plumbing Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:57:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af05df_af7d51cb8ca74ff0a6a3c172c0476038~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_400,h_250,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Austin-Area Trees That Cause the Most Plumbing Damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tree roots can exploit tiny cracks or holes in your sewer pipes, and use them to invade! It's a very common problem in Central Texas to have tree roots clog, crack and even completely destroy parts of sewer lines. Did you know that tree roots can be 2-7 times as long as the tree is tall? These roots will travel long distances seeking water. Roots can actually sense water vapor, and will follow the trail of leaking moisture straight back to small cracks, badly sealed joints, or pinholes in pipes.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/treescauseplumbingdamage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddc9</guid><category><![CDATA[Plumbing Replacement + Repair]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pipe Repair & Replacement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leak Detection Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[roots in the lines]]></category><category><![CDATA[broken pipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[sewer leaks]]></category><category><![CDATA[sewer pipe repair]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:35:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af05df_d6976a49dcbf464685b55ee8983b3d0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_393,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slab Leak Near Me: How to Find, Fix, and Repair a Slab Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you might have a slab leak? Learn the common signs, what slab leak repair involves, and answers to questions like how to find a slab leak, how to fix a slab leak, and can a slab leak be fixed. If you’re searching “slab leak near me” in Austin, Round Rock, Hutto, Georgetown, Cedar Park, or Pflugerville, call The Plumbinator at 512-786-1771—we’ll find your leak fast and fix it right.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/slableak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddc1</guid><category><![CDATA[Pipe Repair & Replacement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Slab Leaks]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leak Detection Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home Plumbing Maintenance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Water pipe repair]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leak Location]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:54:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af05df_d67a2ffdf2cf470a934b1a484980bb33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want Endless Hot Showers NOW? Five Signs a Tankless Water Heater is Right For Your Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about upgrading your hot water system? Discover 5 signs you may need a tankless water heater and why they’re better for large families, energy savings, and peace of mind.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/tankless-water-heaters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddb8</guid><category><![CDATA[Tankless Water Heaters]]></category><category><![CDATA[Water Heaters]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af05df_cb286de222774e89a59b2f8a0745f032~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Heater Leaving You Out in the Cold? Here’s What to Do.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of cold showers or a leaking water heater? The Plumbinator in Round Rock installs 40- and 50-gallon electric and gas water heaters with flat-rate pricing and expert service. Learn when to replace your water heater, what's included, and why our local, family-owned plumbing team is the right choice.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/need-new-water-heater-theyre-on-sale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddc0</guid><category><![CDATA[Water Heaters]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:47:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a572_cb7b4efaefbb402ab7b890b68294e5cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Got Kitec Water Pipes in Austin? Here’s What You Need to Know — And How We Can Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to identify Kitec plumbing in your home, why it’s a problem, and how The Plumbinator can help with expert repair or full replacement in Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/got-kitec-water-pipes-in-austin-we-can</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddbe</guid><category><![CDATA[Plumbing Replacement + Repair]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kitec]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pipe Repair & Replacement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Water pipe repair]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:45:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a572_65c294463c184300b2e31f76487691b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Your Austin-Area Home Built 1950-1986? Your Sewer Pipes Could Be at Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your Austin-area home was built between 1950–1986, your cast iron sewer pipes may be corroded and leaking. Learn when to replace and why repair isn't enough. The Plumbinator provides expert inspections and full sewer system replacements in Round Rock, Austin, and beyond.]]></description><link>https://itwstrategy.wixstudio.com/theplumbinator/post/was-your-austin-area-house-built-1950</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a07ae84bea1493a2f0ddc8</guid><category><![CDATA[Plumbing Replacement + Repair]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:43:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a572_0ced25b4e8ee4d2e82e0b017b5ce6cbc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica McGarity</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>