Why These Quick Fixes Won't Work for Plumbing Emergencies

Posted on 7 June 2017

When your home has a plumbing emergency of any sort, you want to avoid trying to address this problem on your own. Plumbing emergencies, even those that are seemingly minor, need to be fixed appropriately in order for any type of repair to last and to avoid major plumbing disasters down the road. In some cases, your homemade fixes can even make a problem worse. Note why some common quick fixes won't work for many plumbing emergencies and why you should leave this work in the hands of a professional plumber instead. [Read More]

Strategies to Prevent Plumbing Emergencies Resulting from Clogged Sewer Lines

Posted on 1 June 2017

Plumbing emergencies are a part of life, and almost every homeowner will encounter a plumbing emergency at some point. The only difference is how each homeowner handles such emergencies when they arise. Smart homeowners know that it helps to act proactively when dealing with plumbing emergencies. Hence, they take steps to prevent plumbing emergencies from occurring.  One plumbing issue outside the home that may force you to call for emergency plumbing service is a blocked main sewer line. [Read More]

Budget-friendly Ways to Boost Your Heater's Lifespan

Posted on 31 May 2017

The joy of having a constant stream of hot water whenever you need to take a bath or wash your dishes is often taken for granted. Most people don't really take their heaters into consideration when doing some maintenance activities around the house. And when it comes to steel-tank heaters, rust is one of its arch enemies. Manufacturer's try and prevent the tanks inevitable demise, but they can only do so much. [Read More]

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Hello, my name is Paul. Until a few months ago, I had zero knowledge of plumbing. All that changed when I arrived home one evening to discover that the bathroom in my home had flooded with water. I was shocked and afraid. I tried to stop the water flowing out from the pipe beneath the sink but I could not. Finally, I remembered that I had to turn off the supply at the stopcock. Once I had done this, I called an emergency plumber who came around immediately. He helped to repair the problem and also gave me a basic plumbing education and some top tips to keep the system in good condition. Since then, I have started to teach myself more about plumbing.

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