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Maintain Your Commercial Plumbing to Avoid These 3 Problems

October 3rd, 2016

There are a number of things that can go wrong with any plumbing system. When it comes to your commercial property, you want to avoid this as much as you can. Sudden commercial plumbing repairs can force you to take time off from your job that you don’t have available, and can even cause a significant business interruption. If anything, it will certainly be an inconvenience.

When you have plumbing problems with your commercial building, you naturally know to call for repairs ASAP. But were you aware that there’s a way to keep these issues from cropping up to begin with? Commercial plumbing maintenance is essential to keeping the entire system clean and functioning well. Keep reading to learn about 3 of the problems you can avoid by scheduling commercial plumbing maintenance.

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Your Garbage Disposal is Not the Solution to These Types of Clogs

September 26th, 2016

The garbage disposal is a fantastic appliance. It makes cooking a lot easier and more efficient, and also helps to keep your kitchen clean during food prep. You’re able to easily clean as you go, and washing dishes after dinner is simplified too.

So when your kitchen sink drain develops a clog, you probably find yourself wondering if your garbage disposal is broken. Oftentimes, your garbage disposal is not to blame. It’s also not the solution to certain clogs, as it just cannot adequately handle everything you might put down your drain. Keep reading to learn more.

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Water Heater Installation: Should You Go Tankless?

September 19th, 2016

Today’s water heater options are all much more energy efficient than water heaters of the past, no matter what model you may have. However a recent water heater development—the tankless water heater—has many homeowners excited about how much money they can save with this type of system.

But is it right for you? In some cases, it may be better to stick with the conventional storage tank water heater. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between these systems to learn which is best for you.

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How Can You Prevent Water Waste in Your Home?

September 12th, 2016

Clean drinking and potable water is one of the most precious resources we have in our homes, yet one that we often take for granted. Not only does wasting water hurt your wallet, but it also hurts the environment. As such, it’s important that we do all that we can as homeowners to ensure the proper allocation of this resource and ensure that we are doing our part to prevent wasting it. Keep reading to learn some of the most common water conservation tips.

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Signs That Your Sewer Line May Be Backed Up

September 5th, 2016

As a homeowner, you don’t want to deal with plumbing problems of any kind. However, the one area of your plumbing where you particularly don’t want to have any trouble is you sewer line. This is the section of plumbing responsible for collecting wastewater and transporting it beneath your home and front yard to the municipal sewer pipe in the center of the street.

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What Are the Most Common Causes for Bathroom Plumbing Clogs?

August 29th, 2016

One of the most popular reasons we get service calls is due to drain clogging. It’s rare that you can go throughout homeownership without ever having to deal with a clogged sink or shower drain at least once. Hopefully, by keeping up on plumbing maintenance you can avoid any persistent clogs, however sometimes your basic DIY- drain clog relief just isn’t enough.

In fact, using store-bought drain cleaner, you can actually do more harm than good to your plumbing. The chemicals in these cleaners are acidic and can cause corrosion and could actually make clogs worse. You should definitely rely on professional plumbers, in addition to our specialized tools, for all of your bathroom plumbing needs. It’s also wise to know what typically causes bathroom plumbing clogs so that you may be able to prevent them.

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3 Tips to Prevent Garbage Disposal Disasters

August 22nd, 2016

Garbage disposal issues are probably one of the messiest, most inconvenient plumbing problems you can run into. Hopefully you’ll never have to deal with a disaster of this type, but the fact of the matter is that they do happen. And when you do have such an issue, you want a plumber you can trust to get your garbage disposal back in working order as soon as possible. Keep reading for 3 tips on how to prevent garbage disposal disasters.

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Is Your Water Heater in Need of Replacement?

August 15th, 2016

Your water heater is one of those home comfort appliances that you rely on daily, however probably don’t give very much thought to. However just like any other appliance in your home, after time age catches up with it, and there is going to come a season that it needs to be replaced. How do you know when that time is though? Could it maybe last with just a repair or two? Keep reading to learn more.

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Are Low Flow Toilets Right for Your Home?

August 8th, 2016

Are you looking for a way to reduce the total water consumption in your home? If you’ve been battling high water bills it’s only natural that you want to find ways to save water, and thus money. One way to do this is by having a more efficient toilet installed, which has become a very popular home addition in recent years.

When low-flow toilets first came onto the market, many homeowners were hesitant to invest, unsure if they were really that much better than regular toilets. However, now they are much more efficient and the technology has been improved to the point that clogs and other problems are much less frequent.

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Identifying the Need for Commercial Plumbing Repairs

August 1st, 2016

Here’s the thing about plumbing issues: you likely don’t notice them at all until they are obvious. Perhaps your office kitchen floods or you notice the sound of rushing water behind a wall. If you’re a busy business owner, this is likely the last thing on your mind on a day-to-day basis, but if you let a plumbing problem get to this point then you are facing serious business interruption and costs. However, there are small—yet important—steps you can take to determine if you have a plumbing repair need before it becomes a catastrophe. Keep reading to learn more.

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