Common plumbing mistakes happen. You don’t want to find yourself searching for the issue only to find that you were wrong. Simple tasks can be done on your own, while others require the use of a professional. Here are some common problems that happen. It’s Not the Ring! Now you’ve done it, you dropped your ring down the sink. But it’s okay, this is a very common thing and an easy fix. Get the right tools and follow these simple steps and you can retrieve your ring. First, you’re going to need is to stop running the water. To help ...
Read MoreWhen it is after normal business hours and your tub or toilet is leaking all over the place, something is broken or you are not having any luck with getting the leak in the pipes to stop; speaking with a plumber might be your own option. You have to give them a call to find out how they’re able to help you. With their help, even in the middle of the night, you can rest assured that your home is not going to be ruined due to the water that is leaking in from the pipes or other appliances. 24 ...
Read MoreWhether you like to talk about it or not, toilet clogs happen. And when they do, they are never pleasant. Your trusted Melbourne, Florida plumbers are always available to help you when you get into a jam, but clogs can usually be handled on your own. Here are a few tips to get the job done. Grab the Plunger If you don’t already have a plunger in your bathroom, now is a good time to head out to get one. While it may sit unused in the corner for long periods of time, the plunger can save your bathroom in ...
Read MoreCleaning out a clogged drain in your Melbourne, Florida home is never a fun task. But it is a necessary one. Clogged drains lead to limited water flow, which can cause some serious flooding. If you’ve just unclogged the drains in your home, there are a few measures you can take to prevent the issue from happening again. Hair Catchers With your bathroom sink, the drain has a stopper that just out when it’s not being used. This can make it easy for hair, and other debris, to get caught. A water drop hair catcher has a raised, perforated center ...
Read MoreYou don’t have to be a professional plumber to handle many of the plumbing needs in your Melbourne, Florida home. But in order to do any type of plumbing job, you need to have the right tools. Here are a few essential plumbing tools that you should have on hand, even if you’ve never had to unclog a toilet before. Plunger Clogs happen, whether you want to admit it or not. And when they do, you want to be prepared. There are two types of plunger you should have on hand. A flange plunger is recommended for use in toilets. ...
Read MoreNoisy pipes in your Melbourne, Florida can be rather irritating, especially when you’re trying to sleep, or need to concentrate on something important. But just because your pipes make loud noises, that doesn’t mean you have to accept it. Instead of suffering with the sounds day in and day out, why not find out what the cause is? Here are a few reasons your pipes might be so loud. High Water Pressure When your water pressure is too high, it can lead to loud banging noises in the pipes. Fortunately, the pressure can be regulated. All you have to do ...
Read MoreHearing the occasional drip from your faucet is actually a rather common plumbing issue. While you might have learned to ignore it, even a slow drip can lead to a serious plumbing problem later on for your Melbourne, Florida home. Here are a few issues that might be causing your leaky faucet. High Water Pressure When you notice a leak in your faucet, pay attention to what time of day it happens. Does it happen at night, or when no one else is home? This could mean that your water pressure is too high. When no other fixtures are being ...
Read MoreFor some appliances, you need to call in an electrician or a contractor if they need repairs. However, that does not apply to all appliances. Sometimes you need to call in a Melbourne plumbing company to be able to repair the appliance. If you aren’t sure what appliances to call your plumber for, then you are in luck. Here are some of the most common appliances you need your plumber’s help with. Appliances You Need to Call the Plumber For The most common appliance you should call your local plumber for is your water heater. This device is responsible for ...
Read MoreWhen your home has a septic tank, it means that your sewage goes out to the tank and is held until the tank is pumped out. However, the sewage gets broken down while it sits in the tank, allowing some of the extra water to drain off in the drain field, and allowing the solids to settle in the bottom of the tank. If you want your septic tank to last as long as possible, there are a few maintenance things that you can do. Here are some suggestions. Use Water Efficient Appliances Using less water allows your septic tank ...
Read MoreWhile not all plumbing jobs are something you can take on yourself, there are a few maintenance projects that are totally safe for most DIYers to do on their own. If you want to help your plumbing and appliances last longer, then you need to help take care of them. Here are a few projects that you can take on, and shouldn’t have too much trouble with. Cleaning Out Your Drains By simply taking a little boiling water and pouring it down drains once a month, you can keep some of your drains working better. The boiling water helps to ...
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