A tankless water heater is an upgrade that most homeowners around the world should be considering. It comes with a wide range of benefits, many of which you probably haven’t even considered. If you’re thinking about getting a tankless heater, or it’s just time to replace your hot water heater and you’re researching your options, it makes a lot of sense to take a moment to learn about the benefits of a tankless setup. Here’s a quick overview of the main ones for you to think about. Save You Space If you live in a smaller apartment or a home ...
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If your home doesn’t yet include a dishwasher, or if you have an aging machine that probably needs replacing it’s worth your time and money to have a Florida plumber put one in for you. There are several major benefits of having one of these devices in your kitchen, and we’ll quickly overview some of the most important ones for you to think about. Save Water While it might seem counterintuitive, most studies suggest that a modern-day dishwasher will use up much less water than washing all the dishes by hand. Of course, if you are very careful to conserve ...
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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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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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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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If you live in an older home, built prior to the 60’s, your plumbing system is different than newer homes that use copper or PVC pipes and fittings. If you haven’t already, then you will need to seriously consider replacing your pipes with newer more efficient ones. It may not be as big of an undertaking as you may be dreading, but it needs to be done to avoid costly repairs from leaks or busted pipes. Galvanized Pipes Galvanized steel pipes are prone to corrosion. They are known for developing hard water deposits as a result of the corrosion. As ...
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Your kitchen sink is one of the most used fixtures in your water system. The heart of the home is not beating properly without your main faucet for cooking and cleaning. Single handled faucets are known for developing leaks after so much wear and tear. But there is no need to worry. Repairing them is often a quick and super easy fix. (more…)
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The Lou, the Commode, the Porcelain god… whatever you prefer to call a toilet, this modern plumbing fixture is something many take for granted these days. True, most of us have grown up with a bathroom we didn’t have to walk outside to use. And it works so well most of the time that we never give it a second thought…until we walk away and hear some funny sounds. The majority of toilet sounds reflect easy solutions. Here are what some of these sounds may mean. The Running Toilet Your toilet should run after you flush for a few seconds. ...
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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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Showers are seen as a luxury compared to other places around the world. But when you turn the shower head on, you expect a certain amount of water to flow out. When it doesn’t, your shower will most likely be disappointing and frustrating. There are a few different reasons why water pressure is not as high as it should be. Identifying which reason will help you tackle the problem and get your showers back. (more…)
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