Plumbing System
Common Plumbing Issues: Addressing and Troubleshooting
Plumbing issues are a common occurrence in many households. From dripping faucets and clogged drains to running toilets and low water pressure, these problems can disrupt our daily lives and cause frustration. Dealing with plumbing issues promptly is essential to prevent further damage, water wastage, and potential health hazards. While some problems may require the […]
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Plumbing Checklist When Buying An Older Home
For most people buying a home, it’s probably the largest purchase you’ll ever make. Additionally, it’s one of the most exciting yet stressful times. Taking a house and making it a home is something everyone looks forward to. With all the excitement, we can lose sight of unexpected plumbing problems. Every home will have an […]
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Protect Your Investment: The Importance Of A Plumbing Inspection In Older Homes
If you’re a homeowner, can you remember how excited you were moving into your first home? You probably experienced some stress, anxiety, and even excitement during the process. You couldn’t wait to make that old house a home. Finally, the paperwork is complete, and you finally agree to terms. Now it’s time for the home […]
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“Going Green” With Our Plumbing System And Appliances
I think by now, we’ve heard it a million times, “Going green.” Just what does it mean to “Go Green?” Well, here’s one definition that best describes “Going green” “to make more environmentally friendly choices such as recycle, reduce, reuse.” In years past, “Going Green” meant a considerable expense though not so any longer. Installing […]
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Know Your Plumbing Valves And How To Maintain Them
Any homeowner wanting to maintain their home’s plumbing system should have a basic understanding of the shut-off valves and their purpose. Water valves in pipes and fittings are used to control water pressure and temperature. The valves maintain a steady flow and volume when correctly placed and operated. Valves regulating water flow are made from […]
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Are Plumbing Repairs Covered By My Home Warranty?
Some of you who have found your way to this article are looking for answers regarding home warranties. In addition, you may be looking for answers regarding your personal home warranty. Our biggest question is: Are plumbing repairs covered by my home warranty? But, those of you who can take the time, please continue to […]
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Have A Plumbing Inspection Before Buying An Older Home
An Old House Can Reveal Its Plumbing Shortcomings The excitement of an old home can fade once the old house reveals its shortcomings. But, as they say, “beauty is only skin deep,” which can also apply to old houses. While some underlying problems can be relatively minor, others are a bomb waiting to explode. So, […]
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Most Commonly Asked Plumbing Questions
The most commonly asked of the top plumbing questions is, “Can you give me an estimate over the phone?” As a practice, we do not give estimates over the phone. Though for some minor jobs, such as drain cleaning, you can get an estimate from one of our customer service specialists over the phone. However, […]
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Your Fall Plumbing Checklist Could Save You Big!
Well, it’s spring forward and fall back. Whatever the time of year, it’s time for us to check our plumbing. Does it sound pretty crazy to create a plumbing checklist and check it every quarter? Most of us do spring cleaning but have you ever thought about winter, spring, summer, and fall plumbing checklist? It […]
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The Best Homeowners Plumbing Maintenance Checklist
Every homeowner can tell you of a plumbing experience they’ve encountered, whether it’s a broken water heater, burst pipe, or a backed-up sewer line. Unfortunately, we wait until something goes wrong before we decide to fix a plumbing issue. When we give our home attention, our plumbing system rarely gets any love. As a result, […]
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6 Basic Inexpensive Plumbing Tools Every Home Should Have
Have you ever had a plumbing issue at your residence and knew how to remedy it but lacked the necessary plumbing tools? We typically borrow from a friend or neighbor, and sometimes we drive to our neighborhood home center and purchase what’s needed. In the worst-case scenario, we call for our local plumber to take care of the matter even […]
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The Key Distinctions Between PEX And Copper Pipes
Since the mid-60s, copper has been the pipe of choice for new construction and home repiping. However, since around the turn of the century, it has been somewhat pushed aside by flexible piping constructed of cross-linked polyethylene, sometimes known as “PEX” pipes. While PEX pipe is gradually overtaking copper for renovation and new construction, copper plays a significant role in our […]
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