As a local plumber serving Melbourne, Indialantic, Satellite Beach, and surrounding Brevard County areas, we see these issues spike every summer. Just living in Florida has many benefits. But the environment presents its very own plumbing challenges as well. The #1 Summer Culprit: Beach Sand in Your Drains We all know about that beach life. You spend the afternoon at the beach where soak up the sun and enjoy the water. You dust off your stuff the best you can when you leave but inevitably track in a bunch of sand into your home. It's not just beach sand either. ...
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Living in Melbourne, Florida, or anywhere in Brevard County means dealing with some unique challenges when it comes to your home's plumbing. Our hard water situation is notorious. Hard water, as you may know, is water that is loaded with minerals which give it a more abrasive quality than soft water (water with little to no impurities). Minerals like calcium and magnesium hitch a ride in the water pumped into your home and most of it just ends up in a drain. But a tiny amount of it lingers on pipe and fixture surfaces. One appliance which gets its fair ...
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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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Average U.S. household water bills hit $70 monthly in 2025. As the price of having potable water delivered into your home or business increases it becomes very apparent that every drop counts. The good news? Simple plumbing upgrades can slash your water usage by up to 30% without sacrificing comfort. Here is a short list of some upgrades you can have done (or do yourself) to improve efficiency and save money on your water bill. Install Low-Flow Showerheads and Faucets Showers and faucets account for the majority of your water use. In fact, that number is almost 70%. Low ...
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The plumbing industry is one which has been here for thousands of years and will exist for as long as humans are on this planet. It is an industry that pays well. Mainly, the reason why plumbers are compensated well is because of the level of expertise needed to accomplish our work. Before attempting to become a plumber, it is suggested that all applicants have a high school diploma or at least a GED. Concentrating on math and science in these formative years is a good idea. Coming out of high school, attending a trade school can help give you ...
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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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Life is getting more expensive. There is no denying that. You can see that the price of everything has dramatically risen in the last few years. This fact has people searching for ways that they can save money around the home. We created this article to compile a short list of ways the average person can save money in their home in regards to plumbing. These tips may seem like common sense to some people or even no that big of a deal others, but we guarantee you that if you follow them, a great deal of money will be ...
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The toilet is a staple in any home or business. It is perhaps the most important modern appliance in the home yet it goes mostly overlooked and isn't even thought about much. But without the modern toilet, life would be a whole lot different. A device which carries human waste out of our living space is arguably the most important feature to any home. Human waste is very dangerous and must be discarded in a safe and efficient manner. The modern toilet accomplishes these very tasks. Holes in the Ground and Outhouses The earliest humans would simply do their business ...
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In single-story homes where plumbing is located in the attic or in multi-floor houses, a leak from above can seem catastrophic. Gravity pulls the leaking water down into the walls and floors. The result can be ruined drywall, flooring and even worse, black mold. As you may know, black mold is more than just an eyesore. The spores from this mold can be harmful to human biology. Instantly, the mold can cause sneezing, coughing, congestion and eye irritation. Over the long term in can cause lung damage and cognitive decline. It's bad news. Black mold must be removed by professionals ...
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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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