You don't want to have frozen pipes in the winter. At best, it's an annoyance. At worst, the pipes can end up bursting, and you can end up with water all over your house and thousands of dollars in repairs. The solution to that is to do what you can to winterize your plumbing so that you can avoid the dreaded frozen pipes. So, what are some things that you can do to winterize everything?
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People often assume that if their septic tank malfunctions, they'll know it. And many times, this is true. Your toilets may overflow, or there may be puddles of sewage in the yard. But septic tanks can also be sneaky. Sometimes, they may whisper — not yell — when telling you they're in trouble. If you have noticed any of the following issues, don't ignore them. Call a septic professional to check things out because that's probably what your septic tank is quietly asking you to do.
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A furnace that shuts down can leave you in the cold. Fortunately, most issues can be quickly repaired once the cause is discovered.
Types of Furnace Shutdowns
Furnace shutdowns typically fall into two categories — short-cycle shutdowns and total shutdowns. A short-cycle shutdown means the furnace stops running in the middle of a heating cycle before the house reaches the desired temperature. Often, the furnace will come back on a few minutes later, in an attempt to finish the heating cycle.
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A leaking water heater is more than an inconvenience because it both limits the availability of hot water and causes water damage.
Water Heater Leak Causes
There are three main areas prone to leaking on the average tank-style water heater— the inlet and outlet lines, the overflow drain, and the base of the heater. Inlet and outlet lines tend to leak because the fittings are either loose or worn. The overflow drain, which is located on top of the heater, is made to leak in the event temperature and pressure builds up to a dangerous level inside the tank.
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Scale can be a major issue in your home's main drain. Understanding its causes, issues, and how to prevent it is vital.
Pipe Scale Causes
Pipe scale is nothing more than an accumulation of minerals and rust on the inner surfaces of the drain pipes. This accumulation can be from minerals in the water, such as in areas with hard water, or from mineral components in the organic matter that is flowing through the drain lines.
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