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How Can I Prevent Future Pipe Bursts After an Emergency Repair? Anyone who has experienced them will agree that pipe bursts are one of the worst plumbing emergencies homeowners can encounter. Sadly, they are not uncommon. According to a State Farm study, an estimated 250,000 households experience damage from burst pipes each year. While freezing temperatures account for most cases, other things can cause pipes in homes to burst. What Happens When Pipes in a

Can Hard Water & Corrosion Cause Pipes to Burst? What’s coming out of your taps could be causing chaos inside your pipes. Hard water causes mineral scale to build up in your pipes until there’s a burst. The buildup of scale leads to corrosion and a “narrowing” of a pipe’s diameter. The added pressure from all that extra “gunk” in your pipes makes them vulnerable to cracking and bursting. Are you wondering if your pipes

Why is my garbage disposal making loud or unusual noises? Garbage disposals are an amazing invention that allows us to easily dispose of food waste efficiently and helps keep our kitchens clean. However, it’s not fun when they start making loud or unusual noises. If you hear a strange noise coming from your garbage disposal, would you know what to do? Here’s a handy guide to common garbage disposal repair problems, what they mean, and

Why Does My Garbage Disposal Keep Resetting or Tripping the Breaker? When they work properly, garbage disposals are a great way to clean dishes without having to worry about sink clogs. However, these kitchen appliances can sometimes malfunction. Have you noticed that your breaker keeps tripping whenever you run your disposal? This can be more than just an inconvenience. A tripping breaker often signifies an underlying problem with your garbage disposal. If you want to

Can I Install Leak Detection Systems at Home? Leaks can cause a tremendous amount of damage, especially if they happen while you’re on a multi-day vacation or otherwise away from home for a long period of time. However, even smaller leaks that occur when you are home can cause havoc, particularly if they aren’t easily noticed and build up over time. Can leak detection systems be installed in your home to protect you against that?

Types of Leak Detection Methods Home plumbing leaks are always a nuisance. Unfortunately, though, what starts out as a minor annoyance can quickly lead to bigger — and much costlier — problems. Water leaks often result in fungal growth and higher water bills. They can also damage floors, walls, furnishings, and foundations. And, in more drastic cases, such leaks can cause electrical and fire hazards. Complicating matters, water leaks can be hard to find. They’re

Can Hydro Jetting Clear Tree Roots? Tree roots have the potential to cause extensive damage to your pipes, and they can do this slowly and steadily without you realizing what’s been happening. Hydro Jetting and Tree Roots: What Melbourne Homeowners Should Know Rainy Melbourne, FL, is a great place for growing strong, healthy trees that beautify our community. However, those same trees are developing powerful roots, which can infiltrate your sewer system. When this happens,

Can Hydro Jetting Prevent Future Drain Clogs? Clogged pipes are one of life’s unpleasant realities. And they can lead to even more dreadful issues. At first, you might be dealing with odors, slow-draining water, and low water pressure. Then, over time, mold growth, standing water, sewage backups, and water damage could occur. Making matters worse, it’s hard to unblock pipes with do-it-yourself tools. In most cases, such solutions are only partly effective — if they’re

How Florida’s Rainy Season Impacts Your Drains Florida might be best known for being the Sunshine State, but property owners in the area are well aware that a sudden rainstorm is more common than people might think. The rainy season in Florida runs from around late May through the middle of October. While the rain is great for our water supply, it can pose a few issues for plumbing care and maintenance. A steady stream

Common Causes of Drain Backups in Florida Homes Clogged drains happen without warning and back up your pipes. Even if you diligently try to keep hair or oil out of your drains, you cannot keep everything out. Unfortunately, you may not discover a clog until pipe damage emerges, cutting off your water access. Families with young children know that kids may flush toys down the toilet or wash random things down the bathtub drain. Parents