Category Archive For "Plumbing"
DIY: How to Fix a Leaky Faucet
A slow, steady drip from a leaky faucet doesn’t just mean an annoying noise and a constant puddle in your sink. Even a small faucet leak can waste several gallons of water every day, so it’s important to fix a leaky faucet as soon as you notice that there is a problem. You may want …
10 Most Common Causes of Plumbing Damage
Water damage can be devastating to a home. It’s bad enough when it comes from horrible environmental conditions like storms, but when it comes from internal plumbing it can be a true nightmare. Water leaks can spring up anywhere at any time and your best defense is to prevent them in the first place and …
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What Are Showerhead Water Heaters?
Showerhead water heaters electrically heat the water to a comfortable bathing temperature as it flows out of your showerhead. The most common places to find showerhead water heaters are in countries with warmer climates. Depending on the climate where you live and the type of shower you have in mind, you might want to consider …
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How Preventative Plumbing can Save you Money
Regular upkeep on all of your home’s pieces and parts will keep them operating in peak condition, which is sure to save you money. The average cost of water and sewer utility service has risen steadily in the last several year. In fact, in 2015, the country wide average was up 6%, more than almost …
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Unique Ways To Tell If Your Water Heater Needs To Be Replaced
Paying attention to your water heater could save you plenty of money and lots of stress. Keep an eye out for these signs that your heater is about to fail, and contact ServiceWhale for an expert opinion and custom quote if you suspect you will need a water heater replacement.
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Tips for Solving Slow Draining
It started slowly with the toothpaste building up and swimming around the sink with the extra water you used to wet your toothbrush. You started to notice it when the water in the shower started to gross you out when it started seeming more like a bath than a shower. Your clogged drain didn’t capture …
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How to Remove Moss from Your Roof
Moss is a killer for shingles and other forms of roofing materials. Not only do the roots get in and tear up your roofing, but the moss itself also absorbs and holds moisture, which can simply rot away the roof. To make sure your roof lasts for a long time, you will want to get …
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DIY Mistakes to Avoid When There’s a Plumbing Issue
The piping of your home or apartment is a delicate and intricate system that moves water to and from your bathroom and kitchen. Unfortunately, plumbing issues can arise at any given time, often causing you big problems and expensive repair bills. Small leaks can turn into huge headaches if left untreated and pipes can burst during cold, inclement weather. …
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The Right Steps to Take When There’s a Water Heater Disaster
Although you may not realize it, your water heater is possibly the most important piece of equipment that you have in your home. Water heaters store and heat water for personal use. Water heater maintenance is key to preventing and resolving issues that arise with your system. If you notice a problem with your water …
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Deciding on a Water Heater for your Apartment or Condo
A water heater – that innocuous little thing, often hanging out in a closet, corner of your laundry room or back of your garage. This little thing that no one pays any mind to…until the day they do. All too often your water heater grabs your attention in a dramatic way. When your water heater breaks, it …
