Inspecting sewer lines in the past has always been a tricky business. Typically, a homeowner never knew they had a problem until there was a sewage backup or another major issue. Even then, plumbers usually tried methods like snaking the line. If that fixed the probl...

Your home’s air conditioning system has an important job. Summer can be brutal in the Troy, Michigan region, so you should know the warning signs of an air conditioning system in need of professional servicing. At Birmingham Plumbing, Heating & Air, we want you...

It’s probably one of our favorite inventions of the 20th century - the garbage disposal. It provides an ideal means of keeping things tidy while prepping, cooking, and cleaning up the kitchen. The good thing is these under-the-sink appliances are typically pretty r...

Basement flooding is a common issue throughout the United States. While this type of damage is very common in areas stricken by hurricanes and heavy storms, some homeowners in the Troy, MI area and beyond may see light flooding every time it rains around their homes....

Summertime in Michigan typically means high temperatures and lots of sunshine, but the Troy area can also receive some surprisingly violent summer thunderstorms. As you finish your spring cleaning this year, take some time to ensure your basement is safe from floodin...

Freezing temperatures are abating in Troy, Michigan, and we are looking forward to the lazy days of summer. One thing you will want to be sure of before those warmer days arrive is that your central air conditioning is operating at optimum capacity. You should have y...

There are many reasons to shut off your main water line, such as leaving your Troy, Michigan home for a vacation during the winter months.  If you don’t know where your water line is, ask your plumber or follow your water main from what is usually the front of you...

It is just as important to inspect the exterior of your home during the winter months in Troy, Michigan, as it is during the summer months.  You may be able to find small problems that can help you avoid winter disasters when repaired early. Check the Air Conditi...

When your heating system isn’t working correctly in Troy, Michigan, during the winter months, you should call for repairs as soon as possible.  Not only is your household at risk without a proper heating system, but your home is also at risk of plumbing disasters ...