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What To Do In A Plumbing Emergency

There’s never a good time for a plumbing emergency. The toilet is overflowing, the handle on your water faucet just broke and water is going everywhere, or maybe the water pipe in the basement is spraying water all over everything in your basement. These are all too common plumbing emergencies that need immediately attention. What [...]


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Signs That Your Water Heater is About to Leak

One of the most used items in your home is your water heater. Yet if you are like most homeowners you rarely, if ever give your water heater a thought…until it stops working. There are signs that your water heater may need repairs or replacement. Make a few checks before a leaky water heater becomes [...]


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Is Your Toilet Leaking?

Did you know that a leaky toilet can waste up to two hundred gallons of water per day? Granted if you toilet is leaking two hundred gallons a day, you’ll see the results on your water bill. Still your toilet could be leaking and wasting water and costing you money without you even being aware [...]


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Tankless Water Heater Tax Credit

If you’re looking for a way to increase your home’s efficiency, save money, and get a tax credit, you should consider installing a tankless water heater. From now until December 31 2010 for any tankless water heater you purchase that meets the requirements you will receive a tax credit of up to 30% of the [...]


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Sump Pump Maintenance

A sump pump is one item in your home, you hope never needs using. But if it does you want to make sure it is functioning and can effectively remove unwanted water. Doing periodic checks and maintenance on your sump pump can save you a tremendous amount of money and time when you need it. [...]


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Water Heater Maintenance

Your water heater is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. Since water heaters are used several times a day, they usually will only last ten to fifteen years. To get the longest use from your water heater proper maintenance is a must. Period inspections of your water heater are recommended to extend [...]


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What Your Plumber Can Tell You Before You Purchase Your Dream Home

So, you’ve found the home of your dreams. Now it’s time to see what’s within. Before you make the final close on your dream home, it is best to have it carefully inspected by a plumber. Many homeowners will sell their home, rather than have expensive sewer line and other plumbing repairs. Having to replace [...]


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How to Shut Off Water in an Emergency

Water is going everywhere and you’re in a panic. How do I shut off my water? The best way to prevent this unfortunate situation in a plumbing emergency is to prepare before the emergency occurs. You can prepare for a plumbing emergency by familiarizing yourself with your plumbing. Your plumbing system has two main functions. [...]