Andrew Schmidt
Andrew Schmidt is the Owner of Wittmaier Plumbing, and he works closely with his father and former owner, Joseph P. Schmidt, Sr. Andrew began working for his father during the 1990’s and has never worked anywhere else. Joseph had Andrew begin working in the field to gain his necessary field experience until Andrew’s college years when he was removed from the field and placed in the office to learn the business side of the company. Andrew continued to work for his father and in 2008 became the owner of the company. Wittmaier Plumbing is all Andrew has ever known and is the sole reason why he holds the company and it’s customers so close to his heart!
Do i need a drain cleaning?
Your plumbing system is a complex system that largely is hidden, and you don’t really think about it until something is wrong. The bad news is when it goes wrong, it may be hard to get to the problem area and be a costly repair just due to location, however the good news is...
How to Flush Your Water Heater
Water heaters can lose their efficiency resulting in higher heating cost and higher water bills. The reason for them losing efficiency is sediment in the tank building up which is impeding heat transfer and absorbing some heat as well. This sediment can also cause damage to your water heater or cause clogs in your water...
Inspecting the TPR Valve on Your Water Heater
The temperature and pressure release valve on a water heater is a safeguard feature in the event there is too much pressure or high of a temperature inside your water heater it will open and release some water and lower the pressure and temperature. This is an important feature that needs to work correctly as...
Maintenance of your Water heater
Water heaters are taken for granted and most simply forget about them, until the day it breaks and either causes a massive leak or you get into the shower and find out you have no hot water. There are a few things you can do to extend the life of your water heater and keep...
How do pipes burst?
Pipes carrying water may be made of metal but are still prone to burst under certain conditions and learning those conditions can help prevent your plumbing from bursting which could result in extensive repairs. Frozen water in pipes Water when cooled will expand to the point of bursting the pipe. Usually it will be the ...
Toilet Repair – Common Issues and How to Fix Them
Toilets seem like a simple device where you push the flusher and the water goes down, however they can be a little complicated when things go wrong and pose a great risk of water damage. The tanks hold a gallons of water and the toilet is hooked into your sewage system and connects via a...
Water Leaks Leads to Water Damage
Water leaks can be sneaky as they can be small and in hard to notice areas such as behind the toilet or under the sink. Even small leaks can be dangerous as water can damage the wood that makes up the structure of you home. There are a few ways that wood can become damaged ...
Common Plumbing Issues
Homeownership comes with some downsides, such as having to handle plumbing problems yourself or hiring a professional such as a plumber to fix the issues. Even if you are renting and have a landlord to handle problems, sometimes it’s best to quickly get the problem repaired yourself. The best way might be to prevent the ...
Ceiling Water Stains
Water stains on ceilings are an indication that water is leaking. Learn how to find where the water is coming from and how to clean the stains. ...
How to Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing?
A frozen pipe is susceptible to damage and freezing. Learn how to prevent freezing pipes. ...
Hard Water vs Soft Water
Hard water is water with an abundance of mineral content, specifically calcium and magnesium. This mineral-rich water causes devastating effects on household appliances. ...
Summer Plumbing Problems
You know to keep your pipes warm in the winter to prevent them from freezing, but do you know what issues to look for in the summer? ...