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CHECK PLUMBING PROBLEM: NO TAP WATER COMING OUT OF YOUR FAUCET?
Imagine you wake up in the morning, walk to the toilet to brush your teeth, and wash your face. You turn the tap; no water comes out of the faucet. This hasn’t happened to you before, so you find this situation very strange. Before you can get the water running again,...
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RUSTY OR DISCOLORED WATER
Imagine you wake up from a deep slumber and go to the toilet to brush your teeth. With your eyes closed, you turn on the tap and feel an odd sensation as soon as the water falls on your hands. Upon opening your eyes, you see brown, rusty water coming from the tap. You...
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PEX PIPES
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe is a flexible plastic pipe that is gradually replacing galvanized steel and copper pipes in both remodeling and new construction projects. Since PEX piping is flexible, you can replace them on your own in case of a leakage or any...
PROS AND CONS OF TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
Are you thinking about replacing your current water heater with a tankless water heater? That might be a good choice, depending on your priorities and household. A tankless water heater has certain advantages over a traditional water heater, which make it a better...
COMMON PLUMBING ISSUES AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO FIX
Plumbing problems in a household can be quite a nuisance. Some are relatively minor and can be easily fixed while others are more serious and risk damage to your belongings and property if left unchecked. Whether a plumbing problem is small or significant, it...
HOW TO MAKE YOUR TOILET FLUSH STRONGER
Is your toilet struggling to clear the ‘contents’ in a single flush? Do you have to flush twice or thrice to get the job done? If this is the case, it means that your toilet’s flush is weak, and it isn’t functioning correctly. Having a faint flush is frustrating as...
HOW TO MAINTAIN A WATER HEATER AND WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT.
Many people don’t realize that if they want their water heater to run efficiently, they must keep it in good condition through yearly or bi-annual maintenance procedure. Dirt, sediment and different minerals settle on the bottom of a hot water tank over time....
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GAS LEAKS
Natural gas is a clean and safe fossil fuel that is used by is over 65 million homes in the United States alone for water heaters, stoves, and other appliances. It’s better for the environment compared to other harmful fuel as it produces carbon dioxide and water...
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FAUCETS, AND WHAT YOUR OPTIONS ARE
Picking out a sink faucet is trickier than you might imagine. Faucets are available in different kinds of finishes, styles, sizes, and colors. Some thought should be given while picking a new faucet, as you will be using it for several years. It should match the theme...
CPVC PIPING PROBLEMS
Most people wouldn't think about their home plumbing systems until something goes wrong. However, knowing what kind of pipes that were used in your plumbing can help you. Prevent problems before they lead to costly repair bills. CPVC or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride...
DOES YOUR WATER SMELL? COMMON WATER ODORS AND HOW TO FIX
Whether you have well water or city water, turning on the tap to be greeted by foul-smelling water can be alarming. You might initially think that your water line has been contaminated; however, this is rarely the case. Most of the time, the water smells funny due to...
COMMON EMERGENCY PLUMBING PROBLEMS
Frozen Water Pipes Many homeowners who live in colder climates experience this problem. If the water pipes in the basement or under the crawl space aren’t protected against the cold adequately, the water flowing through them can freeze. Frozen water pipes can leak or...
BURST PIPES ARE A MENACE
People living in cold climates know how important it is to watch out for burst plumbing pipes during the winter season. Pipe bursts commonly occur in cold weather as the cold causes the water to freeze and expand within the pipe. However, many people don’t realize...
GUIDE TO SNAKING A DRAIN AND CLEARING A BLOCKAGE
A drain auger or drain snake is a tool that can reach down into plumbing pipes. It clears clog-causing blockages. Have you tried to clear a clogged drain using a plunger? If it doesn't work, you should use a drain snake as it's your best chance to clearing out the...
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