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What Can I Do to Improve Water Quality at Home?

Posted on August 19th, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

With people spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one common question our 24-hour plumber has been receiving is what you can do to improve water quality at home. Water quality has to do with what is in the tap water. There can be various minerals, calcium, additives like softeners, and so […]

Toilet Plumbing Troubles? Here’s When to Repair or Replace Your Toilet

Posted on July 24th, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

Toilets are like other plumbing fixtures in your home that will eventually succumb to wear and tear. Sometimes toilet plumbing troubles can be repaired and other times you will need toilet replacement. Signs You Need Toilet Repair Certain types of toilet problems can be resolved with a simple repair from a qualified plumber. Some of […]

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How Your Water Heater Works and When to Replace It

Posted on July 23rd, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

As the name suggests, your water heater is responsible for heating your home’s hot water. A well-maintained water heater provides hot water in an instant, giving you and your family warm showers and baths, a ready supply of hot tap water, and more. Though heating water may seem like a simple task, water heaters use […]

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The Evolution of Plumbing

Posted on July 7th, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

Without advances in science, engineering, and technology, modern plumbing would be far from what it is today. Could you imagine having to go outside to an outhouse to use the bathroom? What about having to take cold showers because all you had was cold water? Or having to boil water on a cooker to use […]

Why Replace Bathroom Plumbing?

Posted on June 17th, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

There are several different reasons why you might want to replace your bathroom plumbing. Plumbing is not limited to just the pipes in the walls and under the sink cabinet. Plumbing also includes tubs, showers, faucets, fixtures, toilets, sinks, and drainpipes. Some of the more common reasons to have plumbing contractors replace the bathroom plumbing […]

Should I Repair or Replace a Leaky Faucet?

Posted on May 27th, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

Faucets are small, yet important, parts of your home. When they work normally, you probably don’t think much about them. If not, the decision over faucet repair or replacement can be unclear. Generally, kitchen and bathroom faucets can last 10 years or more (some can last 15 to 20 years), but this depends on many […]

Plumbing Terms You Need to Know

Posted on April 23rd, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

Meeting with a plumber can be a unique experience. At times, they may use somewhat familiar terms, but, sometimes, it may seem like they’re speaking a foreign language. Plumbing talk, or plumberese, can even vary from one place to another. A licensed plumber has a vast reserve of technical knowledge. Here are some of the […]

28 Tips for Keeping Your 2020 Water Conservation Resolutions

Posted on March 2nd, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

If you made water conservation resolutions on New Year’s Day and are struggling to achieve this resolution, you may not be alone. It can be hard to think about all the different ways that you could conserve water at home, at work, and on the go. Even if you already made some strides, you might […]

How to Remedy a Slow-Draining or Clogged Bathtub

Posted on February 24th, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

Hair, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and other “stuff” can slowly start to build up in the bathtub drainpipes and even lead to a slow-draining or clogged bathtub drain. While your immediate response might be to reach for an off-the-shelf chemical drain cleaner and clog remover, using these products is never the best solution. For starters, the […]

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The Top 10 Reasons for an Increasing Water Bill

Posted on January 27th, 2020 by ChristainSon_Admin

There can be all sorts of reasons why your water bill increased. Before you panic, it is a good idea to take a look at your historical water usage. You can do this by reviewing your bills for the past 12 to 18 months. Start by looking to see if you used a similar amount […]


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