Plumbing can be a complicated subject for someone who has no prior knowledge of how the plumbing system works. There are more than a few pipes in the system, and a large portion of the system is made up of the DWV system. DWV stands for Drainage, Waste, and Venting. This is what helps the sewage and used water flow out of your home without any issues. If you are experiencing a backup, or an odor coming from your drains, chances are there may be a clog located in the DWV system. In order to understand your entire plumbing system, ...
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There was a time when electric and oil were the most popular means to heat a home. Electric stoves were thought to be a modern marvel. As time has marched on, natural gas has become a more efficient way to heat your home. And most cooks will tell you that using a gas stove give them more control over the amount of heat being used to cook with. For the most part, gas is a safe way to heat your home and fuel your stove. But as we all have seen on the news, when a gas leak occurs, the ...
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The warm weather in Florida attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Warm weather is the reason many people retire to Florida. But warm weather can also bring plumbing headaches; yes, plumbing problems. We may love to live and thrive in the warm weather, but bacteria do too. What do bacteria have to do with plumbing? As bacteria build up in pipes, it causes a threat to our health. To kill bacteria, chlorine is frequently added to our water supply. This may be a good thing for killing bacteria, but it’s bad for our pipes. The chlorine is normally ...
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A surge in the amount of rain you get around your home can cause significant damage to your home and plumbing system. There’s nothing worse than gray water backing up your toilets and showers after a flooding episode in your area. If there has been a long period of dry weather in your area followed by a lot of or flooding, this can very well happen in your home. Here are some things to look for after a severe rainstorm: Ruptured Piping: A ruptured pipe can be caused from the ground shifting and putting pressure on the pipes that are ...
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For centuries people have been trying to improve plumbing and the ability to get water to the home and take waste away from it. There were some significant advances made in the 1800s and 1900s, but along with a more sophisticated plumbing system, tools to help work on these systems were needed. The tools became more advanced to what plumbers use today. These tools now are so powerful and precise, they make a plumber’s job much easier. Although plumbers use typical tools you’d find in a toolbox, such as a wrench or pliers, there are some specific tools that help ...
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Plumbing problems generally come with three things: headaches, wasted time, and a bill. When you take the time to recognize some of the most common plumbing problems and how to avoid them, you will save yourself a headache, wasted time, and money. Here are three of the most common problems and how to avoid them: Problem 1 – A Backed Up Toilet A toilet that has backed up can often overflow onto the floor underneath it. Whether you’ve got linoleum, wooden floors, or carpet underneath the toilet, it is never a fun or easy thing to clean up, let alone ...
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When leaks happen under a sink in the kitchen or bathroom, you’re bound to see it sooner or later. However, since the plumbing system in your home is complex and includes a network of drains and pipes throughout the house, you might not notice all leaks right away. Any pipe in the plumbing system can start to leak and the water lost might be found in the walls, on the floor or ceiling, or even in your yard. You can sometimes guess there’s a leak when you start to smell mold or mildew. But when is the right time to ...
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Paying bills is tough enough, but when you think your water bill has gone up more than it should have, it might be time to hire a plumber to do leak detection. Leaks can occur in the plumbing inside or outside the home, in any area where there are pipes. When the water leaks, even if it’s just a little bit, it can dramatically impact your water bill, which will stay high until the leak gets fixed. Finding the leak as soon as possible means your water bill will decrease to what it should be, and the new pipes will ...
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