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When it comes to taking care of your water heater, one of the most important things you can do is regularly flush the tank to remove the buildup of dirt and sediment that accumulates in the bottom of the tank. This is fairly normal—most public water supplies have concentrations of minerals like calcium and magnesium in them in addition to trace amounts of dirt. These things tend to sink to the ...
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You depend on the plumbing system in your home to work properly at all times in order for your sinks to turn on, your toilets to flush, and your washing machine to work. So when an issue crops up in your plumbing, such as a slow sink or clogged toilet, it’s easy to become frustrated. If something more serious happens, such as a leaky or burst pipe in your wall, most people go into a panic. These ...
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Have you ever heard a loud bang or thump in the pipe when your toilet tank is filled and it shuts off? What about when your washing machine fills up and starts its cycle? Sometimes this loud bang occurs when you simply turn off a faucet. This loud noise is called “water hammer,” and is appropriately named because it sounds like someone is banging on the pipes in your walls with a hammer. What Is ...
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One of the most recent trends in plumbing is “hands-free” or “no-touch” fixtures. You may already have encountered no-touch sinks, and hand dryers that are used commercially, such as in public restrooms. These fixtures are now becoming a viable option to install in the home as well, primarily for ease and convenience, but also to help cut down on the transfer of germs. Automatic plumbing ...
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When it comes to issues in and around the home, we often assess the situation and decide whether or not we can tackle it on our own. Indeed, some plumbing problems can be simple fixes. Understandably, also, that some people may be hesitant to contact a plumber because they are looking to save a few extra dollars. There might be those who would prefer to fix the issue themselves because they think ...
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If you have considered replacing your water heater this year, you may want to understand the new federal regulations for water heaters. As of April of 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has passed new energy efficiency mandates that require higher energy efficiency for residential water heaters that use gas-fire, oil-fire, electric, instantaneous gas-fired and other instantaneous electric ...
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If your toilet does not stop running after flushing, there are a number of potential causes. It is important to find the root of the issue and make necessary repairs as soon as possible, as you are likely losing hundreds of gallons of water every day. To figure out what might be going wrong, take a look inside of the tank at the various parts. Flush Valve Does the toilet stop running after you ...
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