Pro Tips

To Flush, Or Not To Flush

To Flush, Or Not To Flush

To Flush, Or Not To Flush We receive tons of calls on toilets that are not performing a good flush. A variety of issues can arise when sanitary wipes, hygiene products, q-tips, cotton balls, and chicken bones are flushed. (Yes, we are unfortunately speaking from...

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Sump & Ejector Pumps

Sump & Ejector Pumps

Sump & Ejector Pumps Is there a difference between a sump pump and an ejector pump? Why, yes there is! Your sump pump manages groundwater in the home, and is essential in helping to avoid flooding during heavy rains. An ejector...

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Main Water Shut Off

Main Water Shut Off

Main Water Shut Off As a homeowner, it is important to know where your main water shut off is for your home in case of an emergency. Once located, this shut off should be tested to confirm it is in good working condition. There are two types of valves used for this...

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Maintaining Your Sewer Line

Maintaining Your Sewer Line

Maintaining Your Sewer LineTaking care of your sewer line can feel overwhelming. Backups and repairs are stressful and expensive, so what is the best way to avoid these issues? Regularly cleaning/maintaining your sewer can give you peace of mind in knowing that your...

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The Dangers of Drano

The Dangers of Drano

The Dangers of DranoWe’ve all been there. Your tub drain has started draining slowly, and you feel like you don’t need a plumber to take care of such a small issue. So you stop at the store and pick up that iconic red bottle of...

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Winterizing Your Hose Bibs

Winterizing Your Hose Bibs

Winterizing Your Hose BibsEvery year when spring rolls around we get an influx of calls from home owners who have leaking hose bibs, or leaks that are coming from the pipes connected to their hose bibs. More often than not, this is due to the hose bib not being...

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Garbage Disposal Maintenance

Garbage Disposal Maintenance

Garbage Disposal Maintenance Garbage disposals; so many of us have them, and so many have no idea how to take care of them! Garbage disposals can be an incredibly useful everyday tool, but without proper care they can cause plumbing issues and need to be replaced...

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