Expert Tips

When your water heater gives out, the first thing most people want isn't a lecture on anode rods. It's a number. THE Mink Plumbing has been swapping out water heaters for Tyler families since 1960, and pricing is the question we field almost every day. Here's a straight breakdown of what a new unit runs … [Read More]

If your drains keep slowing down for no obvious reason, or a toilet gurgles every time you run the washing machine, tree roots might be the reason. It’s one of the most common problems the Tyler drain and sewer experts at THE Mink Plumbing run into around here, and it sneaks up on homeowners because … [Read More]

When July hits Tyler and you’re dragging the hose out every evening to keep your roses alive, that’s when outdoor plumbing problems tend to show up. Sometimes it’s a slow drip you barely notice. Sometimes it’s a suddenly soggy patch of yard that wasn’t there last week. Either way, summer is when outdoor faucets, hose … [Read More]

If you’ve ever found a mysterious puddle near your indoor AC unit, or worse, a water stain spreading across your ceiling, you’ve met your condensate drain line. It’s one of the most overlooked parts of your home’s plumbing, and every summer, it’s also one of the most common reasons homeowners end up calling the Tyler, … [Read More]

East Texas summers take a real toll on your plumbing. Once temperatures climb into the upper 90s and the ground bakes dry, your pipes, water heater, and drainage system all work harder than usual. At THE Mink Plumbing, our licensed plumbers in Tyler, TX and beyond see a predictable jump in service calls every summer, … [Read More]

Most water heaters in Tyler, TX don’t fail overnight. They give you warnings first: subtle ones that are easy to brush off until you’re standing in a cold shower in July. THE Mink Plumbing sees this pattern every spring in Tyler and throughout East Texas: a water heater that’s been quietly struggling all winter finally … [Read More]