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Is Annual Maintenance from a Florida Plumber Worth the Cost?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

If you have a plumber that you deal with regularly, you may have been offered an annual maintenance deal that you at least considered paying for. Whether or not you are paying for such a service currently, it’s important to take the time to learn whether such a service makes sense for your home, and if you should really have one in place to protect your house and all the plumbing that runs through it. So is hiring a Florida plumber on an annual maintenance contract worth the cost? Inspect Your Home It’s amazing how many areas of your home ...

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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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A Florida Plumber Can Repair a Running Toilet without Replacing it

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

If you’re suffering from a leaky toilet that runs constantly, you are letting a whole lot of water go to waste. This is a common issue that many homeowners suffer from, and many of them decide that the best way to deal with it is to replace the unit entirely. While this will solve the problem, taking this approach is kind of like buying a brand new car because the brakes wore out on the old one. Toilet hardware just wears out over time and an experienced Florida plumber can handle the replacement without you needing a new toilet. Replacing ...

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What to Expect on Your First Septic Tank Pumping

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

If you have grown up living in a home with a septic system, you are probably comfortable with the idea of needing to have your system pumped every 3-5 years. However, if you are new to the septic system, having your tank pumped can be a source of anxiety if you are unsure of what to expect. The good news is that it isn’t as bad as you may be thinking so its best not to keep putting it off. If you are following a regularly scheduled maintenance plan from your Melbourne, FL plumber, you have nothing to worry about. ...

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When is it Time to Call the Plumber?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

It’s true, there are plumbing fixes that can be done at home without calling out a plumber.  No one wants to call the plumber out only to find out it was an easy fix that they could have resolved by replacing a simple worn out rubber gasket that costs twenty cents from the hardware store.  There are some times when there shouldn’t be a question in your mind as to whether or not to call your Melbourne, FL plumber.  These are some of the times it is always best to call the professional. Installations Whether you are finishing your basement ...

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What is That Smell Coming from My Drain?

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

There is no mistaking the foul smell of a stinky drain.  But where is the smell actually coming from?  To get rid of the foul odor, you have to first correctly identify the cause of it.  There are a few different reasons why a sink or shower drain emits a foul smell.  Here are the reasons why and what you should do about them so you are not stuck smelling yuck or biding time until that big plumbing problem occurs. The Common Culprit More often than not a smelly drain is caused by a clog.  Over time, drains become gunked ...

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Are Sewer Bubbles a Cause for Concern?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

Sewer bubbles are those small bubbles than can pop up in your home’s drains or even the toilet.  They can be a source of concern if you don’t know what is causing them.  Sewer bubbles are basically caused by air getting trapped in your pipes near the surface of the drain as a result of slow moving drainage.  This usually happens because of improper venting or a clog somewhere down the pipeline. A Vacuum Effect The improper venting causes restriction in the flow of water.  It can cause backups in your home leading to costly repair bills.  A clogged vent ...

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Removing a Mobile Home Bathtub Drain

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

Most mobile homes have a different plumbing system than the site build family housing units.  There are noticeable differences in the plumbing systems and the way water leaves the mobile home.  Unlike site build homes, mobile home units don’t often come with an overflow in the bathtub drain.  Given that Melbourne, FL is known for hard water buildup, replacing bathtub drains is fairly common, particularly with the older units. Out with the Old and in With the New Old drains tend to discolor over time.  They may rust, seals wear out and threads will eventually wear out if your tub ...

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Getting to Know Your Hot Water Heater

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

Many people like to leave the plumbing, and everything about it, up to the professionals. That is okay, but there are still bits of information that the professional will need in order to give you an accurate quote for the fix you are requesting, especially when it comes to hot water heaters. There are a few things that all homeowners should know about their water heater in case an emergency occurs. This could be the difference in the licensed plumber being prepared for the task at hand or not. The Location and Type Pretty straight forward, the location of your ...

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Why Ordering an Inspection Before Purchasing a New Home Can Save You Money?

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

There are thousands of homes on the market that will catch your eye, but only a few that will be the prime choices for your new home. One big mistake that some homeowners make is that they purchase their dream house without having it properly inspected first. Many decide that the appraisal of the home was done to cover every inch of the home and by that it is up to their standards. This is a huge mistake that could end up becoming very costly. What a Plumbing Inspection Can Prevent Inspections of the structure of the home are done ...

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