Stress can Cause Plumbing Problems

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Long-term stress on pipes can result in plumbing leaks. And replacing plumbing in a 1,500 sq. ft. home is an expensive proposition ($2,000 to $15,000). Instead, preserve the integrity of pipes and avoid plumbing leaks by checking water pressure and installing a water softener.

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Benefits of using PEX tubing

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1. Flexibility. PEX has become a contender for use in residential water plumbing because of its flexibility. It can bend into a wide-radius turn if space permits, or accommodate turns by using elbow joints. In addition, it can handle short-radius turns, sometimes supported with a metal brace; in contrast, PVC, CPVC and copper all require […]

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How to Become a Plumber?

how to become a plumber

If you are interested in becoming a licensed plumber or journeyman plumber, you may need to locate a plumbing school and apply to its program, or start working for a plumbing business that will educate you and move you through the proper steps of an apprentice program. Each state is not necessarily the same. The […]

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High Water Pressure in Your Home

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High water pressure puts stress on your plumbing system. Supply lines, hot and cold water piping, toilets, dishwashers, ice makers, washing machines, water heaters and water hoses will wear out prematurely if they don’t burst on you first. You may be looking at major flooding and costly repairs. Excess water pressure can also get you […]

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Best Water Filters For Well Systems

Best Water Filters For Well Systems

Low pH (acid water) is typically found on private well water, but is also present in some small municipal water systems. Other water chemistry causes, such as high levels of dissolved oxygen, high levels of salts dissolved in the water, and/ or corrosion-causing bacteria such as sulfate or iron bacteria.

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Your Home Water Service Valves

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A broken pipe or appliance can flood your house. You’ll need to act quickly to stop the flow in an emergency, and that means knowing where your water shutoff valves are. Knowing these locations may also save you time during future home repairs.

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Replacing a Tank Type Gas Water Heater in an Existing Home?

Installing the Gas Water Heater Timer

Tankless Water Heater Pros & Cons Pros: With a tankless water heater you may never run out of hot water, assuming you don’t have a mechanical failure or a power failure.

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15 Hot Water Energy Saving Tips

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Considering that water heating can account for around 25% of a family’s utility bill—the biggest chunk after space heating and cooling—it really shouldn’t be that surprising that you want to know how to heat your water more efficiently.

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Noises in a Gas Hot Water System

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Noises in a hot water system can be caused by a few things or a combination of 2 or more things. In most cases noises do not mean there is danger.

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Blue Stains In My Sinks and Tub

blue stains in sinks and tub

Blue water stains are due to a corrosion and are directly related to copper water lines in the home. In some instances this phenomenon manifests itself shortly after a new plumbing system is put into continuous service and then eventually goes away. Notice of this situation occurs, and concern generally arises, when it causes a […]

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