Imagine everything you put down your drains, including those items you shouldn't be putting down your drains. All of that liquid and everything else going down your drains can add up over time and eventually clog your drains, produce a foul odor or allow pests a nice place to nest or to find food. Even worse than that, your drain pipes could eventually burst if they become too full of all of that gunk.
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Hot water in the house is meant to be a modern-luxury, but if what you are getting from the tap smells like rotten eggs, it can feel and smell anything but luxurious. Take a look at some of the common myths about smelly hot water.
Myth: Smelly hot water is usually related to the water supply and not the hot water heater.
This myth is usually relatively easy to debunk. Simply flush all the hot water from your water lines by allowing the cold water only to run for about 30 seconds or longer.
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Many homeowners don't even think about hiring a professional drain cleaning company until they're facing a totally clogged drain. In reality, it's not a bad idea to have preventative drain cleaning performed on occasion. Still, if you need to hire a drain cleaning company to deal with a clogged drain in your home, there are a few questions you'll want to ask to determine whether the company is a good fit for your needs.
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All homes with running water have a main water line that brings water either from the public system or from the well into the home. Most homeowners assume that this water line is a permanent fixture that will last for the life of the home, and sometimes, that is the case. However, sometimes main water lines do give way, springing leaks or partially collapsing. It's important to know the signs that this has occurred so you can act accordingly and have your water line replaced if needed.
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Installing a new hot water tank can be a major upgrade to your home's plumbing. As part of the process of upgrading the home's water tank system, you should be sure that you are basing your hot water tank decisions around a few key factors.
1. The Amount Available Space for the Water Heater Tank
The amount of space that is available for the hot water tank will be a major factor in guiding your decision regarding this purchase.
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