There are some plumbing repairs that only take a few minutes and a cheap part to fix. They are totally safe to try on your own, because the worst-case scenario at that point is you don’t correct the drip from the faucet or the toilet flushes using too much water. However, there are other plumbing repairs that you should never attempt to do on your own. For these repairs, you should make sure you call in an experienced and certified Melbourne plumbing company to do the job. Sewage Pipe Clogs Aside from being incredibly difficult to reach, if possible at ...
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The drains of your home are all interconnected through the piping of your home. Bathroom drains, kitchen drains, and even washing machine drains all need to flow through the same pipes to get out to the sewer line. If those drains clog up, that water will have no choice but to flow back into your Melbourne, Florida home. If you go through and clean out your drains regularly, however, you can often prevent this from happening. How Often Do Drains Require Cleaning? Some people suggest that you clean out your drains each week, while others say once a year is ...
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Your sump pump is an incredibly important part of your home, but it is often overlooked. It gets forgotten about until it stops functioning, then it gets a lot of attention. Instead of waiting for it to fail, it is best to consider signs that your sump pump may need some help. Here are a few signs you need to make sure you take note of so you can avoid a sump pump failure when you need it most. Your Sump Pump Frequently Goes On and Off Your sump pump is designed to kick on when the water in your ...
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If you have an older hot water heater in your home, it’s possible that you’ll need to replace it soon. It’s important to get a new hot water heater put in your home before you run into any serious issues with it, and here are the most common signs that your time for replacement is approaching quickly. Banging or Creaking An old water heater will bang and creak when it operates. This is because the sediment that has collected at the bottom of the tank is burnt off when it contacts the heating element in the heater. This creates loud ...
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Are you sick of looking at those old fixtures around your home, but aren’t sure if you should spend the money on a replacement? Here are some benefits that you could enjoy by going ahead and buying replacements around your home. Of course, many of these benefits only apply if you currently have older fixtures in your home. Save You Time How many times have you dealt with a clog? How about a leak or a faulty knob? Old fixtures cause problems when they begin to wear out. They can make your home look dated and give you additional chores ...
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If you live in a home that relies on natural gas for things like hot water heaters, your furnace, a fireplace or your oven, it’s more difficult to install new units around your house. Gas lines must be run and properly taken care of to ensure that they operate properly. Running gas lines is dangerous business, and something that should be handled by someone with experience, that’s why it makes sense to hire a professional when you need a new gas line installed somewhere in your home. Safety Natural gas is a pretty dangerous substance and something that you must ...
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While a leaky faucet isn’t a serious threat to your home, it is a serious waste of water and an issue that you should resolve as soon as you can. Fortunately for you, most of the time a leaky faucet is a pretty minor problem to solve, and something that you might even be able to fix yourself. Here’s a breakdown of the most common causes behind a leaky faucet, make sure that you look for the root of the problem in this order. The O-Ring An O-ring or rubber gasket is a common culprit in a typical sink leak. ...
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Drain clogs are a pretty serious issue and they can stop you from using the sinks, showers, bathtubs and other fixtures throughout your home. That’s why it’s so important to work to prevent them from forming in the first place. Here’s an outline of some simple steps that you can follow to minimize clogging in your home. Follow each of these steps and you’ll be less likely to have to call in a professional to get your home working again. Screens are Your Friend One of the best ways that you can prevent clogs in any of the drains around ...
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The hot water heater is one of the most important tools in a typical household. It’s responsible for warming up all the water that you use throughout your home to take baths, to wash clothing, dishes and to take showers. If something happens to that heater you won’t be able to do those things any longer, or you’ll be limited in how you do them. That’s why it makes so much sense to pay to have your system maintained on occasion. Here are the three main benefits of maintaining your hot water heater. Prevent Breakdowns There’s nothing worse than a ...
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It’s good to try and fix minor issues around your home that have to do with your plumbing system if you’re trying to save some money. A running toilet or a toilet that doesn’t flush properly is something that you can probably fix on your own. A minor faucet leak or a clog in a sink pipe is something you might be able to handle on your own as well. However, there is a line that every homeowner crosses where they should hand the problem off to a plumber with experience. Here’s a list of signs when you should be ...
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