Category: All Things Plumbing

Water Tastes Funny? Find Out Why

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Water tastes funny? That’s no joke. If your water tastes a little off, you need to find out why and get a solution in place, pronto. The following are several common reasons your water might change in taste. If it’s only a problem with the hot water... … then you probably have a problem with

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Why Is Water Pooling in the Yard?

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Uh, oh? Water pooling in your yard? While your grass and trees probably love the extra moisture, you certainly won’t like the water bill when you get it - assuming the leak is your responsibility. Find out what it means if you have water pooling in the yard, how to determine if it’s your problem

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Can Wipes Be Flushed Down the Toilet? Secrets to Keep Your Drains Clear

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We've all seen the advertisements for "flushable" products: flushable kitty litter, flushable skin cleansing pads, and, of course, flushable wipes. But is it okay to flush wipes down the toilet? This plumber will tell you no way, not if you want to avoid clogged sewer pipes. What Happens When You Flush Something Like Wipes? It's

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Why So Many Water Main Breaks in Charlotte? Pipe Materials Matter

No pipes last forever, but some pipes last longer than others. Here in Summer of 2018, we are seeing a higher number than usual water main breaks in Charlotte. Why? Because pipe materials matter, and a lot of the homes on Charlotte are hitting the limits of the pipe materials with which they were equipped.

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The Problem with Galvanized Steel Pipes in Older Houses

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Was your home built before 1960? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve got galvanized steel pipes, and that means trouble about now. That’s because galvanized steel pipes—steel pipes that were coated with zinc to delay rusting— are now past their prime. The zinc coating has worn off, and the steel pipes are corroding, causing

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