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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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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Clogs are a way of life. When wastewater travels down your sink or shower drain, it carries with it all kinds of impurities. Some of them are solids while others are semi-solids. These particles will latch onto even the tiniest imperfection on the surface of the drain pipes. Over time, buildup will occur and you will inevitably get a clog in your drain. Chemical Remedies These products are essentially chemical abrasives which work to break down organic material in your clog. They take some time and will work on certain kinds of clogs. Still, they leave a lot of clogs ...
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The hot and mostly beautiful summer is upon us. We will visit the beach, go swimming, maybe do some boating and basically do all the things that we love to do in the summer. It's part of the benefit of living in America's southeast. But, we all know with those benefits come some risks, like violent storms, for example. As you probably know, hurricanes are the biggest natural disaster Floridians face every year. The big swirling storms brings with them many billions of gallons of water and extreme natural energy. These intense storms can cause wind damage, flooding, lightning fires ...
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Fixing your own home plumbing can be something simple or it can be something very challenging. There are two variables in this equation. The first and most important is what sort of plumbing issue you have. If it is something as simple as a lose pipe which is allowing liquids to drip, most anyone can handle this with a wrench and some elbow grease. The second variable is the skill level of the homeowner. Is working on plumbing something this person has done previously? Did they work in the industry? Maybe they took some courses in trade school. The degrees ...
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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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Plumbing system maintenance is a significant duty for all homeowners. Delaying its maintenance can lead to many problems. These problems may include leaks, drainage problems, and other forms of damage. These problems start with the simple errors by homeowners. Therefore, you should get maintenance done on time. It can save a lot of money and time in the long run. Keep reading this article to learn about some common plumbing mistakes that homeowners make. Plumbing Mistakes by Homeowners Knowing about the common plumbing mistakes made my homeowners can prevent you from spending too much money on replacing pipes, repairing fixtures, ...
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Any sort of bathroom plumbing issues can cause inconvenience. When facing a similar issue, you should fix it as soon as possible. As a homeowner, you can understand the headache of home maintenance. Especially those random problems that pop up spontaneously. Apart from home maintenance, bathroom problems can create a mess. It hikes up your water bills, causes property damage, and causes leaks in bathroom pipes and faucets. Keep reading this article to discover some common bathroom plumbing problems. Plumbing Problems in the Bathroom Here are some of the common bathroom issues that homeowners face. Make sure not to try ...
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As you can imagine plumbers are called for a variety of reasons. Most of the time they are able to help solve the issue at hand within an hour or two. With thousands of plumbing calls being made every day across the country, what are the top three reasons we get called in the first place? In this article we will list the top three reasons plumbers get called. We will start at number three and finish with the most common. 3. Water Heater - Whether it be repair, maintain or replace, water heaters are the third most common reason ...
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