Melbourne's hard water is a sneaky culprit that's quietly wreaking havoc on plumbing systems across homes in Brevard County. If you've noticed white, chalky buildup on your faucets, reduced water pressure, or skyrocketing utility bills from inefficient appliances, hard water could be the hidden destroyer behind your pipes. Hard water isn't called that on accident. The amount of minerals and other matter within the water gives it a "rough" feeling on the skin. Florida is notorious for having hard water. In Melbourne, FL, our municipal water supply draws from local sources like groundwater and surface water, resulting in ...
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It may not seem like it now, with this unusual cold spell we are having, but Florida is an attractive place to live because of the warm climate. For 10.5 months of the year, the weather is pretty great, and the only complaints are about the heat in the dog days of summer. But everywhere is hot during those months. Living is a pseudo paradise has some downsides though. One of those downsides is corrosion of outdoor plumbing. High water tables and an abundance of rain serve to erode metallic pipes and sewer lines which are exposed to the elements. ...
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Owning a home can be a great thing. Having your own property is a great feeling and is usually a great investment too. But owning a home comes with its own set of drawbacks too. When something breaks you cannot simply jump on the phone with your landlord. You have to fix it yourself or pay a professional to do so. A major cause for home repairs is faulty or failing plumbing. In fact, this is the #1 category as far as home repairs are concerned. We've created this blog in order to share the most common plumbing issues for ...
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As a plumber serving Melbourne, FL, and the surrounding Brevard County area, I see sediment buildup in water heaters more often than you'd think. Our local water comes primarily from the Floridan Aquifer and Lake Washington, and it's classified as hard to very hard due to high levels of calcium, magnesium, and other minerals. These minerals settle at the bottom of your tank-style water heater over time, forming a layer of sediment that can cause big problems if ignored. Sediment in your water heater can cause all kinds of issues. Mainly, they heater becomes less efficient and costs more to ...
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In any field that has been around for a while, there will be all kinds of myths and wives' tales which accompany it. This hold especially true for the field of plumbing, which is thousands of years old. Modern plumbing usually involves conversation about anything happening in the home. This means pipes and fixtures within your residence which exist to make your life more convenient and sanitary. Let's take a look at some myths associated with plumbing and debunk them together... shall we? Flushable Wipes are Totally Safe to Flush They may advertise them as "flushable", but these materials simply ...
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Nobody wants to have to call a professional to their home to work on a problem. You already know it is going to be an expense before you even make the call. But that is the reality of dealing with complex systems, such as plumbing and electrical. You can do a great deal more damage trying to work on these things yourself vs. hiring a professional. Knowing when to call a professional plumber in Melbourne is important. You can save yourself untold amounts of money by having it done right the first time by a licensed pro. Here are some ...
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Modern plumbing makes the world a better place. It brings in fresh potable water and removes dirty and dangerous wastewater. It's one of the conveniences we take for granted. Whenever something goes wrong with our plumbing, it becomes apparent right away and you suddenly realize just how important it is. Before modern plumbing, humans were forced to live right on (or right near) water sources such as lakes, rivers, springs and streams. Modern plumbing allowed small villages to become towns and cities. Sometimes water is carried many miles from its source before it is used. You may ask yourself "what ...
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If you have lived here for any length of time, you now that getting down to freezing temperatures is very rare. But, you also know it does happen from time to time. This begs the question: Can my pipes freeze here in Central Florida? A complete pipe freeze is very rare. The temps here don't get super cold like they do up north. I'm talking 0-20 degrees range. Extremely low temperatures over prolonged periods of time are how one gets frozen pipes. We rarely face those exact conditions. However, if and when we do expect freezing temperatures, there are ...
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The problem of water not draining from your shower may be worse than you realize. This is because it may not just be your shower water failing to drain but waste water actually coming back into the shower stall itself. The main sewer line can be clogged for a number of reasons but these clogs all have the same effect. The dangerous wastewater that is supposed to be leaving your home is not doing so in an efficient manner. I use the word "dangerous" because wastewater often contains seriously harmful bacteria such as: E. coli Salmonella Streptococcus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Shigella, ...
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Water which is provided by the municipal supply is pulled from the source, treated and then pumped to your home. This process takes time and energy. So naturally there is a charge associated with this process. In this article we want to discuss some tips which may help you conserve water and cut down on that monthly bill. Low Flow Toilets - The newest toilets on the market use a fraction of water than older ones. Half a gallon here or there may seem like it's not a lot of water but it adds up over time. You can save ...
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