Plumbing Tips & Updates From CKN Plumbing

Practical advice from licensed Alaska plumbers on leaks, drains, water heaters, and keeping your home protected.

Slab Leak Warning Signs Every Alaska Homeowner Should Know15Oct, 2026
By Aaron Mitchell

Slab Leak Warning Signs Every Alaska Homeowner Should Know

Learn the crucial signs of a slab leak to protect your Alaska home's foundation and avoid expensive repairs.

How to Protect Your Pipes Before the Next Alaska Freeze6Oct, 2026
By Andrew Blake

How to Protect Your Pipes Before the Next Alaska Freeze

From long winters to rare cold snaps, a few simple steps keep Alaska pipes from splitting overnight.

Hard Water in Alaska: When a Water Softener Pays for Itself27Sep, 2026
By Maria Delgado

Hard Water in Alaska: When a Water Softener Pays for Itself

Hard water can be a costly issue in many homes, but a water softener can offer significant long-term savings.

Tankless vs. Tank Water Heaters: What Works Best in Alaska18Sep, 2026
By Travis Baines

Tankless vs. Tank Water Heaters: What Works Best in Alaska

Choosing between tankless and tank water heaters can be tough, so let's break down what works best here in Alaska.

Kitchen Sink Backups: Causes, Prevention and Quick Solutions9Sep, 2026
By Dana Whitfield

Kitchen Sink Backups: Causes, Prevention and Quick Solutions

Grease, coffee grounds and hard water scale team up inside kitchen drains. Here is how to clear a backup and prevent the next one.

Underground Pipe Damage: Common Causes and Modern Repair Solutions31Aug, 2026
By Luis Ortega

Underground Pipe Damage: Common Causes and Modern Repair Solutions

Underground pipe problems can be a homeowner's worst nightmare, but modern solutions offer hope.

Hydro Jetting vs. Snaking: Which Drain Cleaning Method Do You Need?22Aug, 2026
By Aaron Mitchell

Hydro Jetting vs. Snaking: Which Drain Cleaning Method Do You Need?

A drain snake and a hydro jetter solve different problems. Here is how to tell which one your clogged line actually needs.

Why a Sewer Camera Inspection Belongs on Every Alaska Home Inspection13Aug, 2026
By Andrew Blake

Why a Sewer Camera Inspection Belongs on Every Alaska Home Inspection

The sewer line is one of the costliest systems in a home and the one most inspections skip. A camera scope closes that gap.

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