Honest, Dependable, Expert Service.

maryland plumbing service truck cutout

Plumbing Blog

Installing a New Dishwasher

December 12, 2022
Category: Kitchen Plumbing

You just bought a new dishwasher, but the only problem is that you don’t know how to install it. While you can easily find videos and instructions online for how to install dishwashers, it’s always a good idea to have a professional plumber do it for you. However, if you are a savvy DIYer, follow […]

Read More >>


How to Avoid Clogs in Your Kitchen

September 2, 2022
Category: Kitchen Plumbing

Nobody likes clogs, especially unexpected ones. But without proper care for your plumbing, you’re going to experience a lot of them. At Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating, we’ve unclogged more than our fair share of pipes over the years, and know a few tips you can use to prevent them from getting clogged in the […]

Read More >>


5 Things to Know About Garbage Disposals

July 21, 2022
Category: Kitchen Plumbing

A garbage disposal is a very useful home appliance, but sometimes they malfunction. At Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating, we’ve worked on lots of garbage disposals and wanted to talk about five things you should know about garbage disposals. 1. You Can Cut Down on Smells One of the complaints we hear the most often […]

Read More >>


Modern Kitchen Sink Options

June 21, 2022
Category: Kitchen Plumbing

Looking to redo your kitchen or replace your sink? There are a few different options available today, and we have experience installing all of them. As an experienced Maryland plumber, we wanted to take some time to talk about the different kinds of sinks you can have installed in your kitchen. Top Mount Sinks Also […]

Read More >>


What You Should NOT Put Down Your Kitchen Sink

February 11, 2022
Category: Drains, Kitchen Plumbing

After sitting down and enjoying a nice meal at home, you’re left to clean the dishes. If you’re like everyone else, washing dishes is probably not your favorite chore. To save time, you contemplate putting all sorts of items down the kitchen sink. But, some items should never go down the kitchen drain. Rice and […]

Read More >>


How to Prevent Kitchen Sink Clogs

December 20, 2021
Category: Kitchen Plumbing

No one likes to do dishes, and while it’s not necessarily a difficult task, it is a task that can be made more difficult if your drain is clogged. At Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating, we’ve unclogged more than our fair share of kitchen sinks, and wanted to share a few tips you can follow […]

Read More >>


5 Reasons to Install a New Garbage Disposal

June 24, 2021
Category: Drains, Kitchen Plumbing, Plumbing Systems, Residential Plumbing

Wouldn’t it be nice to eliminate a step in your post-meal cleanup? With a garbage disposal, you can. Throughout the years, people have looked to garbage disposals to make cleaning the kitchen faster and easier. However, some people have been on the fence about whether or not to make this addition. If you’re one of […]

Read More >>


Why is My Garbage Disposal Not Working?

November 20, 2020
Category: Kitchen Plumbing

Garbage disposals have quickly become an important feature of American kitchens. They’re convenient and save us time from having to completely wipe down our plates. It’s a major inconvenience when it stops working. Let’s take a look at the most common reasons why your garbage disposal would stop working and what you can do to […]

Read More >>


Kitchen Faucet Options in 2020

February 27, 2020
Category: Kitchen Plumbing

Has your kitchen faucet been giving you a hard time recently? Perhaps you’re just looking to upgrade your current kitchen plumbing set-up. Regardless of the case, you have options. Take a look at some of the things you should consider when deciding on a new kitchen faucet for 2020. Faucet Type There are two types […]

Read More >>


Does Your Kitchen Need a Garbage Disposal?

January 9, 2020
Category: Kitchen Plumbing

Garbage disposals are a popular kitchen accessory for many homeowners. This sink add-on is an effective way to dispose of leftover food without any hassle to the homeowner. The best thing about garbage disposals is that they are easy for your local plumber to install and are affordable. Take a look at some of the […]

Read More >>


1 2

What Our Customers Say

"Great experience. Moved into a new home and experienced major plumbing issues (flooding) the morning after New Years. The plumber arrived that morning within the hour and relieved the issues, also provided some recommendations that benefited us in the long-run."

-Matt Lewis

Get Your Water Flowing Again

Click here to view the areas that we serve

Frederick County: Frederick (21701, 20702, 21703, 21709), New Market (21774) , Mount Airy (21771), Urbana (21704), Ijamsville (21754), Walkersville (21793), Libertytown (21762), Damascus (20872), and more.

Howard County: Clarksville (21029), Columbia (21044), Cooksville (21723), Dorsey (21075), Elkridge (21075), Ellicott City (21043), Fulton (20759), Glenelg (21737), Glenwood (21738), Granite (21163), Hanover (21076), Highland (20777), Jessup (20794), Lisbon (21765), Marriottsville (21104), North Laurel (20723), West Friendship (21794), Woodbine (21797), Woodstock (21163), and more.

Montgomery County: Olney (20832), Damascus (20872), Laytonsville (20882), Silver Spring (20910), Clarksburg (20871), Gaithersburg (20878), Germantown (20876), Bethesda (20816), Chevy Chase (20815), and more.

Baltimore County: Arbutus (21227), Catonsville (21228, 21250), Cockeysville (21030, 21031, 21065), Dundalk (21222), Edgemere (21219), Essex (21221), Garrison (21055), Lansdowne (21227), Lochearn (21207), Lutherville (21093), Middle River (21220), Milford Mill (21244), Overlea (21236), Owings Mills (21117), Parkville (21234), Park Heights (21215), Pikesville (21208), Randallstown (21133), Reisterstown (21136), Rosedale (21237), Timonium (21093), Towson (21204), White Marsh (21162), Woodlawn (21207), and more.

Carroll County: Eldersburg (21784), Finksburg (21048), Hampstead (21074), Manchester (21102), Marriottsville (21104), Taneytown (21787), Union Bridge (21791), Westminster (21157, 21158), Mount Airy (21771), New Windsor (21776), Sykesville (21784), Woodbine (21797), Taneytown (21787), and more.

Washington, DC and Northern Virginia

Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating