If you see water leaking from your water heater, then you may panic. After all, the tank is filled with water and a failure can cause a flood in your basement. However, this is not usually the case, and the leak can often be repaired. This is especially true if you see water dripping directly out of the long metal pipe that sits along the outside of the water heater. Find out what is happening when the pipe leaks and what your plumbing professional can do to repair it.
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Summer's coming. Now's the time to plan your outdoor home improvements. If you haven't added plumbing projects to your list, you should consider doing that. There a lot of outdoor plumbing projects that can make your life much easier. Here are four examples.
Poolside Bathroom
If you have a pool in your backyard, you know how messy your bathrooms can get during the summer. All the traipsing in and out of the house can cause quite a mess.
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The drain lines in your home will develop a build-up of material in the pipe over time. Even if you do everything right and never put anything in the drain that does not belong there, some build-up is normal, and it can affect the performance of the plumbing in your home. Residential drain cleaning is one way to keep the build-up out of the pipe and avoid the problems before they get too big to fix.
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Have you neglected maintenance to your septic tank? While this scenario is not ideal, if you've made a new commitment to properly maintain your system, you are on the right track. However, it's important to understand that there are some risks and concerns with this neglect.
Limited Capacity
All septic tanks are designed to hold a certain amount of waste. When this amount is exceeded, the threat of the tank overfilling increases.
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If it's time to swap out your water heater, the installation process can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, water heater installation service professionals in your area can make the process manageable and affordable.
Here are some easy ways to save money on your new water heater and ensure that it's safe.
Saving on Labor
If you're installing a conventional gas or electric water heater, the unit itself can sometimes be the cheapest component of the job.
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