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Whole House Repiping: Resolving Issues Leads to BIG SAVINGS
Common Signs Your Pipes Are Aging In the world of plumbing, most homeowners often say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” beware because that may not always apply. Waiting for a catastrophic failure in your plumbing system can lead to more extensive damage and costly repairs. That’s why it’s crucial to be proactive and […]
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Smart Plumbing Products: Making our Lives Easier and Our Homes Smarter
Smart Water Heaters: Making our Homes More Efficient, Comfortable, and Secure Smart plumbing water heaters represent a significant leap forward in home heating technology, offering homeowners unprecedented control and efficiency. Gone are the days of setting a timer and hoping for the best. Smart water heaters allow users to remotely monitor and adjust their water […]
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The Energy-Efficient Home: Envisioning Your Home’s Plumbing-Efficient Haven
Exploring Energy Efficient Water Heaters for Your Dream Home Let’s embark on a journey through your home, starting in the garage and then meandering into the heart of the kitchen. Finally, extending our vision to every corner of your abode. With boundless resources at our disposal, let’s enhance your living space by upgrading to the […]
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The Ultimate Homeowners Plumbing Checklist
#1 Check Your Home Piping for Leaks Let’s start at the top of our plumbing checklist: our home piping. The water pipes that deliver water throughout our home will eventually wear out. Copper pipes are expected to last 40 to 50 years but can easily exceed those numbers under the best conditions. The problem is […]
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The Latest Plumbing Advancements: Save Money, and the Planet
Plumbing Advancements Offer Improved Efficiency and Convenience Modern plumbing technology includes innovative solutions such as hydro jetting, trenchless sewer lines, tankless water heaters, smart pipes, and even LED lights in toilet bowls. These plumbing advancements may not be widely known among homeowners, but they offer improved efficiency and convenience. For instance, newer water heaters are […]
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What You Never Knew About Your Plumbing System and More
Did You Know You Can Track a Water Leak from an App on Your Smartphone? Technology has made significant strides within the plumbing industry. As we reflect on the challenges surrounding water conservation across the United States, it becomes evident why innovative products are continuously being developed. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), approximately […]
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Natural Gas Line Services: Ensuring Safe and Reliable Energy Supply
Count on the Expertise of a Dedicated Big B’s Plumbing Natural Gas Line Technician Regarding providing gas for our homes, two distinct options exist: propane and natural gas. The choice between these fuels often hinges on your location and individual requirements. Propane tends to be prevalent in rural areas where natural gas infrastructure may not […]
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Common Bathroom Water Leaks: How to Tackle Them Yourself
The First and Most Common of the Bathroom Water Leaks is a Leaky Toilet Are you aware that even toilets that seem to function normally may secretly wastewater? Although they may not visibly leak onto the floor, they could be silently draining water straight into the sewer system. Fortunately, detecting and addressing such leaks can […]
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Sewer Line Failures: Understanding the Common Reasons and How to Respond
Eventually, The Roots Can Block The Pipe Altogether If there are trees in close proximity to your sewer line, it can put the line at risk of root intrusion. The slightest crack in the pipe can cause a tree root to penetrate the pipe and grow swiftly, living off the nutrients in the wastewater. Eventually, […]
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Take The Stink From My Sink: Unmasking the Smelly Culprit
The Stink in the Kitchen Sink with a Blend of Fun Facts Ah, the notorious stink in the kitchen sink, where odorous adventures lurk beneath the surface of culinary conquests! It’s like a secret, invisible enemy, stealthily plotting to sabotage your squeaky-clean kitchen reputation. But fear not, for we’re about to embark on a fragrant […]
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Why I Prefer PEX Over Copper for My Home Repipe?
Defining Cross-linked polyethylene, Commonly Abbreviated PEX Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), often abbreviated as PEX, is a type of thermoplastic polymer characterized by its unique molecular structure, which includes cross-links or chemical bonds between individual polymer chains. These cross-links enhance the material’s strength, flexibility, and resistance to high temperatures and chemicals. PEX tubing is widely used in […]
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We Waste A Ridiculous Amount of Water Every Year – 1 Trillion Gallons
Below is the breakdown of how our water is consumed according to the EPA: 24% for Flushing Toilets 20% on Showers 19% is Faucets 17% Clothe Washers 12% Water Leaks 8% Other California depends on rain and snowfall to meet its water needs. Although the Colorado River provides approximately one-third of the water supply for […]
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