All humans, and living creatures for that matter, need water to survive. Water serves many functions in the human body. Without it we don't exist. So, the quality of water that goes into your body will affect your overall life experience. Contaminated water has been responsible for many deaths throughout history and has made national news lately in Flint, Michigan. It was discovered the water at municipal water supply was tainted with lead (a known poison). So, how can you make sure your water is safe for drinking? (more…)
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If your water has started looking or tasting weird, it is possible you have a backflow problem. Backflow is when the incoming water starts moving the wrong way at some point. This can cause the water to mix with toxic or dirty water in the process and the water is tainted by the time it comes out of your faucet or shower head. What Causes Backflow? There are two possible reasons backflow may be occurring: Back Pressure: Pressure from somewhere further down the lines may be forcing water back into the line. Back Siphonage: This happens when the pressure from ...
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Hurricane season is not over, unfortunately. Sometimes we make it into September and October and think that we escaped another hurricane season then trouble starts brewing in the Atlantic. The season doesn't officially end until the end of November. We have put together this short list of plumbing tips for hurricane season to help prepare for such an event. (more…)
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Central Floridians know about rain. We live through several months where it basically rains every day, sometimes two or three times a day. So, what effect can all this rain have on a plumbing system? Heavy rains can flood your yard and cause the plumbing pipes buried in your yard to burst. You can usually tell that this has happened when your yard remains flooded even when the rains have subsided. You may also notice foul smell if the damaged pipe is related to the sewer system. (more…)
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Summer is definitely upon us. The nights are warm and the days are hot. Daylight has been more and more abundant. In fact, we are only a week away from the longest day of the year, the summer solstice. That got me thinking: what are the most common plumbing problems this time of year? So, I put together a list below: Washing machine problems - The washing machine is used very frequently in the summer time. Kids make their clothes dirty all day and the laundry piles up. More use of the machine means more drain build up. Plumbers get ...
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You may have seen the flooding that it happening up north on the news. Flooding can happen to most people in a bad enough storm. It is important to have a plan ready in case of flooding. Or you may suffer from a burst pipe sometime in the future. In any event, it is always a good idea to be prepared and know what to do if a large amount of water is entering your home. (more…)
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You probably have suffered from clogged drains before and were able to resolve it either using a commercial drain cleaner or by calling a professional plumber. We all know that drains get clogged, but what are they clogged with? Here is a list of the six most common reasons for the clog: Hair - Human hair is designed to protect us from sun and weather. But it is also designed to replace itself in a cycle over time. This means that your hair is constantly falling out. Most of the time this occurs in your shower and when you wash ...
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Some plumbing problems seem to be more prevalent in the summertime. Here are some of the biggest problems that seem to present themselves in the summertime. Clogged Toilets - Kids are home for the summer which means they will be using the toilet much more than they do during school days. They will inadvertently (or advertently) clog the toilet with too much paper, or even other objects that have no business near the toilet. Solution: You can educate your children on what can and cannot be thrown into the toilet. You can invest in a top notch plunger. Lawn Sprinkler ...
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Nearly every homeowner has dealt with an uncomplicated plumbing problem such as a backed-up toilet or leaky faucet. Generally, these common annoyances are an easy plumbing repair, but more complicated issues can potentially occur at any time, disrupting you and your family’s daily schedules. Eventually, plumbing piping rusts corrode and decay from regular usage. Homeowners must eventually deal with pipe replacement, or suffer from leaking pipes, and potential flooding of water or sewage resulting in costly damage to your home. (more…)
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To locate sources of sewer odors, locate leaks, as well as entry points for rodents and insects in buildings and homes, sewer smoke testing is often completed. A video inspection often accompanies a plumber smoke test to provide a more thorough analysis of commercial greasy waste drainage, sanitary drainage, or storm drainage systems. How a Sewer Smoke Testing is Completed A non-toxic, environmentally safe vapor, or smoke, is blown into the grease, storm, or sewer system by way of an access point like a vent in the roof. Next, the smoke makes its way through the pipes, placing pressure on ...
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