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What You Need to Know Before Buying a New Hot Water Heater
What You Need to Know Before Buying a New Hot Water Heater. A Phoenix Plumber Explains. Despite our best hopes, water heaters don’t last forever and one day you will need to replace yours. A water heater installation is most quickly and easily accomplished by a professional plumber. The process will involve heavy lifting, cutting […]
What to Do When You Have a Pipe Burst
Dan and his wife Sally were out enjoying a movie on a Saturday night only to return home to a burst pipe flooding their house with water! This is a situation that we all fear as many people wouldn’t even know what to do. When faced with a home emergency like this it is best […]
How a Tankless Water Heater Works
In order to understand how a tankless water heater works, it’s important to first understand how a standard tank heater operates. In a traditional heater system, there’s a large tank that holds and heats water. In order to give you hot water when you need it, the tank continually heats the water to maintain a […]
4 Common Causes of Leaky Faucets
4 Common Causes of Leaky Faucets. A Phoenix Plumber Explains. Faucets are an indispensable part of a home structure and keeping them in a good working condition is imperative. A leaky faucet not only disturbs sleep and adds to the water bill but also causes an inconvenience that might range from annoying to catastrophic. The […]
3 Tricks for Fixing a Slow Running Toilet
3 Tricks for Fixing a Slow Running Toilet. A Phoenix Plumber Explains. Do you have a slow-flowing or running toilet and are concerned you might need a toilet repair? A common cause of a slow running toilet is an obstruction in the bowl’s rim, where water is discharged. Toilets with this problem can quickly accrue […]
Does My Kitchen Sink Need a Drain Cleaning?
We’ve all had that moment when you walk into the house and say “What is that smell?” After ruling out the trash, you turn to the kitchen sink and are overpowered by the odor. Disposals can retain food bacteria in the blades, making for an olfactory nightmare. Does this mean that you need a drain […]
Five Most Common Causes of a Toilet Clog
Five Most Common Causes of a Toilet Clog. A Phoenix Plumber Explains. There are a few simple ways to avoid costly toilet repairs and by far the easiest is to avoid flushing potentially trap clogging items. What causes a toilet clog? Courtesy Flush The primary cause of a toilet clog is toilet paper. If you […]
How Do I Know if I Have a Slab Leak?
A slab leak can cause a lot of damage to your Phoenix home and is something you shouldn’t attempt to repair yourself. You may even be asking yourself, “What is a slab leak?” Many homes in the greater Phoenix area are of “slab construction.” This means that the house is built on a slab of […]
Best Times to Water Your Lawn in Arizona
Water conservation is big on everyone’s minds when you live in the desert. A common question we hear from homeowners is: what are the best times to water your lawn in Arizona? Tips for watering your lawn Early in the morning When you use sprinklers, some water evaporates before it hits the ground. On a […]
8 Reasons to Always Call a Plumber
Though we are coming out of a recession, many people are still looking for ways to save money and home repairs are often times one area homeowners think they can save on by doing the work themselves. In some cases that is true, but there are some definite projects that you should leave to the […]
