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When to Contact a Florida Plumber for Toilet Issues

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Melbourne Plumber

Most homeowners realize that their bathroom is the room most used in their home. Because of this reason, it is not surprising that the toilet breaks on occasion. A malfunctioning toilet can result in major delays for everyone in the family. If you are a homeowner with a broken toilet, it is understandable to want it repaired quickly. Every toilet problem may not be solved as easily as unclogging a toilet. Many issues may arise within the tank itself, being that many moving parts are located in this area. Homeowners may experience strange noises or continuously running water. Or, water ...

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Leave Toilet Replacement and Repair to Plumbing Professionals

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Melbourne Plumber

Nobody enjoys dealing with a broken toilet. It smells horrible and it’s also embarrassing. Toilets are generally difficult to repair, and toilet replacement can be costly. The most frequently found problems with toilets originate from a few areas. A professional has the knowledge what to do and the ability to remedy the situation in a small amount of time. A repaired or replaced toilet means your home will smell fresher and look better, as well as make your life simpler. Only Trust a Certified Professional with Toilet Problems Toilets are complex to repair correctly. Your water bill may increase if ...

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Ways to Unclog a Toilet

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Melbourne Plumber

Whether you like to talk about it or not, toilet clogs happen.  And when they do, they are never pleasant.  Your trusted Melbourne, Florida plumbers are always available to help you when you get into a jam, but clogs can usually be handled on your own.  Here are a few tips to get the job done. Grab the Plunger If you don’t already have a plunger in your bathroom, now is a good time to head out to get one.  While it may sit unused in the corner for long periods of time, the plunger can save your bathroom in ...

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Essential Plumbing Tools

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Melbourne Plumber

You don’t have to be a professional plumber to handle many of the plumbing needs in your Melbourne, Florida home.  But in order to do any type of plumbing job, you need to have the right tools.  Here are a few essential plumbing tools that you should have on hand, even if you’ve never had to unclog a toilet before. Plunger Clogs happen, whether you want to admit it or not.  And when they do, you want to be prepared.  There are two types of plunger you should have on hand.  A flange plunger is recommended for use in toilets.  ...

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Causes of a Leaky Faucet

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Melbourne Plumber

Hearing the occasional drip from your faucet is actually a rather common plumbing issue.  While you might have learned to ignore it, even a slow drip can lead to a serious plumbing problem later on for your Melbourne, Florida home.  Here are a few issues that might be causing your leaky faucet. High Water Pressure When you notice a leak in your faucet, pay attention to what time of day it happens.  Does it happen at night, or when no one else is home?  This could mean that your water pressure is too high.  When no other fixtures are being ...

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The Benefits of a New Sink Fixture

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Melbourne Plumber

Are you sick of looking at those old fixtures around your home, but aren’t sure if you should spend the money on a replacement? Here are some benefits that you could enjoy by going ahead and buying replacements around your home. Of course, many of these benefits only apply if you currently have older fixtures in your home. Save You Time How many times have you dealt with a clog? How about a leak or a faulty knob? Old fixtures cause problems when they begin to wear out. They can make your home look dated and give you additional chores ...

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Why Your Faucet is Leaking

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Melbourne Plumber

While a leaky faucet isn’t a serious threat to your home, it is a serious waste of water and an issue that you should resolve as soon as you can. Fortunately for you, most of the time a leaky faucet is a pretty minor problem to solve, and something that you might even be able to fix yourself. Here’s a breakdown of the most common causes behind a leaky faucet, make sure that you look for the root of the problem in this order. The O-Ring An O-ring or rubber gasket is a common culprit in a typical sink leak. ...

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Why You Should Replace an Older Toilet

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

Toilet technology has been pretty much the same for the last 50 years, but that doesn’t mean that nothing has improved over that time. Today toilets are doing what they did all those years ago much more efficiently. Not only that, but they look sleeker, and more attractive than older models did. If you’re considering making improvements to your home, a new toilet could be an excellent investment. Improve Efficiency Older toilets flush quite well, but they waste a huge amount of water in the process. That’s an issue for anyone looking to conserve water, and it’s exactly why you ...

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Basic Maintenance You Can Handle Without a Florida Plumber

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

Every plumbing system must be maintained regularly in order for it to function properly. If you aren’t doing this maintenance yourself, you’ll need to hire someone else to do it for you, or deal with repair costs when your systems finally fail. Below are the most common tasks that you can complete yourself, and they are very easy to do. Clean Calcium Buildups One of the most common reasons that faucets and other fixtures start to slow down over time is because of calcium buildups. As you run water through these fixtures the minerals from that solution begin to clog ...

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My Toilet is Making Funny Sounds

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

The Lou, the Commode, the Porcelain god… whatever you prefer to call a toilet, this modern plumbing fixture is something many take for granted these days.  True, most of us have grown up with a bathroom we didn’t have to walk outside to use.  And it works so well most of the time that we never give it a second thought…until we walk away and hear some funny sounds.  The majority of toilet sounds reflect easy solutions.  Here are what some of these sounds may mean. The Running Toilet Your toilet should run after you flush for a few seconds.  ...

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