2020

Taking Top-Notch Care of Your Bathroom Plumbing

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Without a functional bathroom, is a house even a home? So how do you keep your bathroom plumbing in top-notch shape so that it continues working well? Start by following these tips.  1. Clean your aerators often. The aerators are the little devices on the ends of your faucets that add air to the water to make the water pressure seem higher than it is. They tend to get clogged with minerals over time.

27 May 2020

3 Times You May Need A Plumber To Deal With Bacteria

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You may typically think of plumbers as dealing with pipes and leaks. But in fact, they can diagnose and repair a wide variety of plumbing and plumbing-related problems, from water heater malfunctions to drain issues to plumbing vent problems and more. Sometimes, you may even need to call a plumber because of a problem caused by bacteria. Here are three examples of such instances. 1. Smelly water heater Does your water heater smell like a rotten egg or sewer gas?

21 May 2020

Summer-Time Furnace Repair? The Top Questions To Ask About This Service

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Furnace repair and furnace replacement aren't winter-only services. Even though the weather is warmer, you still need to care for your heater. If you're not sure whether you need furnace services in the summer season, take a look at the questions to ask right now. Do You Still Use Your Furnace? The summer weather isn't always warm. If you live in a colder climate or there's an unexpected summer temperature dip, you may need to use your furnace.

18 May 2020

What To Expect From Your First Septic Pumping

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Having a septic tank for the first time is a little different than using a standard sewer system, but it's nothing that you can't become accustomed to. If you're going to need your first septic pumping done soon, here's what you can expect from the process. After Arrival When you set up an appointment to have your tank pumped, a large truck will arrive on the day of the pumping. This is what will be capturing and holding onto everything that comes out of your tank.

5 May 2020

2 Questions About Cleaning Your Clogged Sewer Line

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Do you have a problem with your main sewer line where something is stuck inside it? If so, you'll need to hire a professional sewer line cleaning service to help remove what is in there. It could be something as simple as tree roots or an object that somehow made its way into the sewer drain. Here are some questions you'll likely have about the process. How Will The Cleaning Service Know The Best Method?

22 April 2020

What Will Be Looked at During a Septic Tank Inspection

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Is your septic tank not working as well as it should? If so, it will help to have a professional come to your home and inspect the septic tank, plumbing, and drainfield. Here are some of the things that they will look at to verify if everything is working correctly.  The Incoming Sewage Line The first part of a septic tank that can have problems is the incoming sewage line. This is where all the sewage flows through before it enters your septic tank.

17 March 2020

This Is Why Your Garbage Disposal Keeps Backing Up

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Garbage disposal units are popular to have in the kitchen because they're handy and let you dispose of food quickly and easily. But they're not always as reliable as one might think. If you've been having problems with your kitchen sink backing up on a regular basis, it's likely that your garbage disposal is to blame. Here's what you need to know. The Problem With Disposal While garbage disposal units are useful, they're not what was originally intended for plumbing.

14 February 2020

What Could Be Causing Your Kitchen Drains To Be Clogged

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Do you feel like you are constantly running into a problem where the drain in your kitchen becomes clogged?  If so, it could be caused by behaviors that you are not realizing. Here is what could be causing those common nasty clogs. The Garbage Disposal You may have installed a garbage disposal because you love the idea of grinding food waste and putting it down your drain. After all, it keeps the odor out of your trash bags and reduces how much garage you create.

21 January 2020

How A Hydro Jetting Service Can Help You Now And In The Future

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Hydro jetting is a service offered by some plumbers where a powerful current of water is sent through your plumbing lines in order to dislodge or clear any blockages. If you have noticed your drains not draining as fast as they should be, a hydro jetting service can help clear that up. While there are other options available when dealing with a slow drain or clog, here's why going with a hydro jetting service might be the best option.

9 January 2020