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2015

Plumbing Considerations For Your Home Build

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If you are building your dream home, you know that you will need to work with many different contractors. One of those contractors will be a plumbing construction service. Generally, you will meet with the plumbing contractor early in the build process, since much of the early installation and design work for your plumbing must occur at the same time as the foundation and wall construction. The following are the aspects you will need to work out with the plumber. Read More»

Five Reasons For A Leaky Faucet

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A dripping faucet is an annoying reminder that you are literally pouring money down the drain. Fortunately, the cause of most faucet leaks are easy to identify and simple to repair. The following are some of the most common reasons why a faucet could be leaking. 1. O-Ring O-rings are a common issue in cartridge faucets – those faucets with a single lever that controls both hot and cold water. The o-ring forms the seal at the base of the lever handle so that water doesn’t leak out when the tap is open. Read More»

Leaking Kitchen Sink: Can You Find And Fix The Cause Of It?

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If puddles of water form beneath or around your kitchen sink cabinet every time you wash dishes, you could have some type of problem with your plumbing. Sink pipes can leak for a number of reasons, including loose connections and holes. If you don’t find and fix the source behind the leak today, it could be worse for you tomorrow. Do the following things to find and fix the cause of your leaking kitchen sink. Read More»

Fixing A Lack Of Hot Water Supply In Your Apartment Building

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If you own an apartment building, then you may be used to dealing with a wide range of complaints. If your most recent complaint involves the lack of hot water, then you want to work with a plumber who can complete a commercial water heater repair. Keep reading to find out what may happen when a lack of hot water is a concern. Dip Tube Replacements Water heaters for commercial use in apartment buildings are typically made up of a series of residential water heaters that are connected parallel to one another. Read More»

What's Causing Your Drain To Smell, And What Can Be Done About It?

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From time to time, most people notice nasty odors coming from one of their drains. This can be quite annoying. Nobody wants to smell sewage or mold while they brush their teeth or wash their hands! You may wonder what is causing the sewage odor, and here’s the short answer: it could be a number of things. For the longer answer and a look at each of the possibilities, keep reading. Read More»