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Summer Storm Floods in Brevard County

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Melbourne Plumber

This time of year it rains every single day. And we aren't talking about normal rain either. These are monsoon type of rain storms. The sky will go from bright and sunny to as dark as night in a matter of minutes. The sky then opens and lightning and thunder viciously take over the atmosphere. Does this sound familiar? I bet it does. That is life in Brevard County for the months June - August (sometimes longer). The extra water produced by these storms is dealt with in various ways. Florida has an intricate network of canals and our streets ...

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Bathroom Plumbing Problems

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Melbourne Plumber

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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8 Common Problems Seen Within Plumbing

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Melbourne Plumber

Whether you rent or own a home, you will likely be faced with a plumbing problem at least once. However, many of the problems seen that involve plumbing will not be detectable right away. When these problems are not addressed, this can result in major repairs. Normally, an issue with the plumbing will be caused by age and normal wear. While it may seem simple to fix the problems, it is better to leave them to the pros. With that, below we have listed some common problems seen within plumbing. Faucets that Leak A leaky faucet is a big deal ...

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Upcoming Events in Brevard County

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Melbourne Plumber

The world is getting back to normal now and that means more outdoor events and crowded happenings. Brevard County is as jam-packed with people as say Broward, Hillsborough or Dade counties, and we like it that way. We get to pick and choose when to be in a crowded environment. Events Viera Park Market Date: Event occurs the first Friday of every month. Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Viera Regional Park Address: 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Price: Free Category: Food / Beverage Local monthly market 1st Fridays 4-8 featuring local fresh foods, food trucks, artisan, crafters &. ...

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Thinking of Installing an In-ground Pool?

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Melbourne Plumber

You want to install an in-ground pool. Sounds great. You can spend most of the year floating in your pool, drinking a cold beverage and soaking up the rays. Besides having the right amount of money to put a pool in, there are some good questions to ask, or better yet a checklist of things to consider before doing so. Do Utility Lines Run Under Your Property If you have access to the original building plans of your property, dig them out and take a look. If you don't have them, the local records office will have them on file. ...

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What Appliances Should You Call a Melbourne Plumber to Repair?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Melbourne Plumber

For some appliances, you need to call in an electrician or a contractor if they need repairs. However, that does not apply to all appliances. Sometimes you need to call in a Melbourne plumbing company to be able to repair the appliance. If you aren’t sure what appliances to call your plumber for, then you are in luck. Here are some of the most common appliances you need your plumber’s help with. Appliances You Need to Call the Plumber For The most common appliance you should call your local plumber for is your water heater. This device is responsible for ...

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Why You Should Replace an Older Toilet

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Melbourne Plumber

Toilet technology has been pretty much the same for the last 50 years, but that doesn’t mean that nothing has improved over that time. Today toilets are doing what they did all those years ago much more efficiently. Not only that, but they look sleeker, and more attractive than older models did. If you’re considering making improvements to your home, a new toilet could be an excellent investment. Improve Efficiency Older toilets flush quite well, but they waste a huge amount of water in the process. That’s an issue for anyone looking to conserve water, and it’s exactly why you ...

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How to Fix Banging Pipes

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

If you can hear a banging sound coming from a pipe within your walls, it may not be as complex of a problem as you may think.  This common issue is known as water hammer because the water is basically acting like a hammer as it hits against a pipe. It’s a Pressure Issue The water is flowing at such a high speed that when the valve is closed to turn the water off from a point within the house, it is slamming into the valve and pipe’s interior walls with nowhere to go.  So, it rattles and vibrates until ...

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Gas leaks and the weather

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

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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Leaking pipes

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

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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