What exactly is a tankless hot water heater, and how does it work to lower energy consumption as opposed to conventional water heaters? Heating water instantaneously during consumption, tankless water heaters do away with the standby heat loss, expensive piping and frequent maintenance of traditional heaters.
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Whether you’re dealing with something as simple as persistent water fixture leaking or a full-blown pipe collapse, there are some situations in which DIY plumbing repair efforts just don’t cut it. If you’ve been confronted with a major plumbing issue that calls for professional expertise, it’s important to keep in mind several key things you should look for that separate exceptional plumbing services from the sub-par.
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If you’ve ever been faced with broken or damaged home water pipes, high water bills or severe performance issues, you’ve likely asked yourself what you could have done to avoid these problems altogether. The best way to preserve the health and function of your plumbing is to think preventatively; to take effective countermeasures, such as cleaning or self-inspecting your home’s plumbing, regularly.
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Plumbing p-traps, or drain traps, are the curved sections of everyday drain and sink fixtures that use gravity and water to seal your home from the harmful gases in city sewer systems. These traps create a natural barrier between the air in your home and the air within sewer pipes, and will often catch loose debris, dirt, hair and food waste as it passes through your drains.
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Responding to a home pipe failure or persistent, stubborn drain clogging is rarely an easy matter. With all the repair options, various expenses and labor that may come into the mix, homeowners (and even city planners, dealing with faltering municipal sewer lines) will often find themselves wondering if there are ways to avoid pipe failure altogether.
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Dishwashers are probably the #1 most overlooked kitchen drain fixture. Between home sinks, garbage disposals, bathroom plumbing systems and irrigation, who has time to think about the quality of dishwasher drains?
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For homeowners across the United States, dealing with a washing machine drain clog is one of those tasks that can either be a simple, no-sweat DIY fix, or lead to mountains of piled frustration if attempted alone. Just like everyday drain clogs in kitchen and bathroom fixtures, much of your potential success comes down to how well you understand your washing machine drains, and the tools and techniques you use to clear clogged debris.
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In many common, DIY drain cleaning applications, the tools you choose to use will entirely determine your success. Even beyond having these tools, how you use them could directly factor into the effectiveness of your at-home cleaning. There are many misconceptions when it comes to DIY drain cleaning, particularly dealing with cleaning products and the ways people use plungers. If you’re using the wrong cleaning tools, or even the right tools in the wrong way, you may only be making matters worse with your clogged drains.
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Clogged bathroom fixtures and drain pipes can turn into so much more than just home plumbing nuisances; if left unchecked, buildup in your bathroom’s plumbing system can lead to thorough, costly (and ultimately avoidable) renovations down the line.
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