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Why You Need Plumbing Services To Repair A Damaged Pipe
If you're a homeowner, then you know that plumbing problems can pop up at any time. A small water leak can quickly turn into a major flood if not addressed right away. When a pipe bursts, it can be a homeowners' worst nightmare. Water damage is not only expensive to repair, but it can also lead to mold and mildew growth. Fortunately, there are professional plumbing services that can quickly and efficiently fix damaged pipes. [Read More]
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5 Reasons To Hire A Local Plumber For Home Drain Cleaning
Have you ever experienced that your home's sink will no longer drain? This can be quite a frustrating experience. More often than not, the usual fix for this problem is to use chemical cleaners and snake the drain yourself. But what if you don't want to do it yourself or what if there are more serious problems with your household plumbing system? The answer is obvious: hire a professional plumber. Here are five reasons why hiring one is better than trying to fix the problem on your own. [Read More]
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What Are The Benefits Of Having A Professional Plumber?
The plumbing system transfers water to the faucets, toilets, and other fixtures throughout your house. With so many parts and possible complications, it's important to hire a professional plumber to install, repair, and maintain the plumbing systems in your home. Professional plumbers will fix your plumbing system quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Here are five benefits of hiring a professional plumbing service. Trained and Licensed Plumbers If you don't have any expertise in plumbing, it's best to leave your project to professionals. [Read More]
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Pros And Cons Of Upgrading To A Salt-Free Water Softener System
When it comes to water softeners, most people think of salt exchange systems. These systems remove the calcium and magnesium that make the water "hard," replacing it with sodium instead. While popular, these are not the only kind of water softeners on the market. There's another type that's becoming more popular, and it's known as a salt-free system. A salt-free water softener doesn't remove the hard minerals from the water. It instead neutralizes them by bonding them together. [Read More]
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Pros And Cons Of Trenchless Pipe Lining And Pipe Bursting
When you have a sewer line problem, you may need the pipe replaced or repaired. You have a choice of two options: trench or trenchless repair. If you opt to dig a trench, you could end up destroying your property. Trenchless repair can keep your property intact while still replacing or repairing your sewer pipe. You can choose from two trenchless sewer repair options: pipe bursting and pipe lining. Keep reading to learn more about the difference between the two methods and the benefits and drawbacks of each kind. [Read More]
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Important Reasons To Hire Plumbers For Hot Water Tank Installations
The hot water tank in your home serves an important purpose. You rely on it to provide you with all of the hot water you need for taking a shower, washing your laundry, or doing your dishes. Still, when your old one wears out, you may have no idea of how to install a new one. Instead of trying to figure out this complex task on your own, you can hire one of the local plumbers who handles jobs like hot water tank installations for homeowners like you. [Read More]
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Finding Problems Inside The Sewer Line To Determine The Best Way To Make Repairs
The sewer line running from your home to the city sewer system can become a problem over time, and damage to the line used to mean digging up the yard to inspect the pipe from the outside. Fiberoptics has changed that, and a sewer camera inspection can assess the line without digging anything up to find the issue. Sewer Line Damage Modern sewer lines are made from durable plastic pipe, but not too many years ago, the pipe that ran from your home to the city sewer system was made from concrete or clay material that was easily broken or damaged if enough stress was put on it. [Read More]
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Keeping The Drains In Your Home Clean
If the drains in your home start to become clogged, they can have a very difficult time effectively allowing the water to drain out. Not surprisingly, this will be a very disruptive issue that you will have to correct as soon as possible. Periodically Clean The Drains Yourself Regularly cleaning the drains yourself is an important maintenance responsibility that will often be overlooked by homeowners. However, it is a necessary step for removing residues and grime that may start to gather in the drain. [Read More]
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3 Common Causes Of Well Pump Failure
If you own a home that relies on well water, you know your well pump is one of the most critical components of your freshwater system. For deep wells, you'll typically have a submersible pump that can sit anywhere from 50 feet below ground to several hundred feet below the surface. Replacing these deep pumps can often be costly and labor-intensive. Because submersible pump replacement isn't a trivial job, it's helpful to know why your pump may fail and what you can do to extend its life. [Read More]
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Replacing A Hot Water Heater In Your Home
A water heater that has outlived its warranty and has begun to leak should be replaced by a plumber. Besides the amount of hot water loss that you will incur, a hole in a water heater may enlarge over time and result in water pooling on the flooring that comprises the area where the tank is installed. The Preliminary Steps Removing a faulty tank requires that the water supply is turned off and the plumbing is disconnected. [Read More]