Living in the sub-tropical climate of Melbourne, Florida has its benefits. In fact, most anywhere you go in Florida you are less than an hour from the beach and weather rarely ever gets below freezing. It's why most of us love living here. Plumbing connects water to faucets in your sinks as well as your shower or bathtub spigot. It also connects to outdoor fixtures which allow us to water our lawn or wash the sides of the home or even our car. Plumbing is equally as useful in its waste-removal capacity. By allowing wastewater to flow easily away from ...
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Nothing ruins your day faster than a slow or completely clogged drain. Whether it’s your kitchen sink, bathroom shower, or bathtub, clogs are incredibly common in Melbourne, FL homes due to hard water, beach sand, sunscreen, hair, grease, and Florida’s high humidity. Most people will instantly grab harsh chemical cleaners or de-cloggers, but these can be very damaging to your plumbing. Older PVC or metallic pipes are especially susceptible to damage from strong cleaners. As we have discussed in previous blogs, there are more natural ways to approach a clog before going for the super heavy-duty cleaners. For example, you ...
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Clogs make up a large portion of calls plumbers receive. People will try various little tricks to try and get the liquid flowing in their drain or toilet and when that doesn't work, they call in the professionals. Many clogs are simply due to people flushing things down the toilet or drain that don't belong there. Because they have always done so or because they grew up watching a family member do it, they assume it's fine for the plumbing system. Nothing could be further from the truth. One substance which a large percentage of people think is ok to ...
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Sick of the drip drip drip sound coming from your sink? It's more than just annoying. it can be costly over time. A leaky faucet over many months' time can cause a spike in your water bill. Luckily, a leaky faucet can usually be fixed within a few short steps. In this guide, we’ll walk you through five simple steps to stop that drip for good. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work! Tools You’ll Need Adjustable wrench Screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on your faucet) Replacement washers, O-rings, or cartridge (specific to your faucet type) Cleaning cloth ...
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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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Life is getting more expensive. There is no denying that. You can see that the price of everything has dramatically risen in the last few years. This fact has people searching for ways that they can save money around the home. We created this article to compile a short list of ways the average person can save money in their home in regards to plumbing. These tips may seem like common sense to some people or even no that big of a deal others, but we guarantee you that if you follow them, a great deal of money will be ...
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Renovating your kitchen can bring a fresh new feel to your home and to arguably the most important room in the home. If you want to experience something quite interesting, renovate your kitchen and see what new life it brings to your home. A full renovation consists of new appliances, perhaps a large hood for your new stove, paint for the walls, perhaps tiles and a new backsplash as well as other creature comforts like a new island complete with sink. It's true that full renovations can grow to be quite expensive. However, the value and utility it will bring ...
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There are several types of professionals you want to establish a good report with throughout your life. These are usually the following: doctor, barber, mechanic & plumber. Yes, a plumber. There is no doubt that as you go through life you will need to call on the services of a plumber multiple times. And some of those times it will be an emergency situation. Whether it be for a burst pipe, a sewage backup, a severe clog or just replacing your water heater, you will need to call a plumber at some point. Here are the things you should look ...
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Are you experiencing discolored water coming out of your tap? Want to know what is causing your water to look brown or reddish? Look no further. We have an answer. The most common reason water can come out of your pipes with a brown or reddish color is that it contains rust or minerals. They make their way into your water when it passes through old and outdated plumbing systems. Here is a brief list of how else your water may be getting its brownish color. Iron particles that have rusted and weighed down long-standing water An increase in water ...
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Water purity is something humans have known is important for thousands of years. And even though our ancestors may not have known exactly what impurities in water were or how it affected us, they knew the value of clear and clean drinking water. The cleaner the water, the clearer and better tasting it is. But some impurities could go undetected by visual inspection or taste. Oftentimes, toxic metals found their way into the water and negatively affected the populace. It was perfectly normal to have lead pipes bringing your drinking water in not that long ago. Science has helped us ...
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