Category: Charlotte Residential Plumbing Services

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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Get to Know: Dave Parker, Owner of E.R. Services of Charlotte

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Dave Parker. You see his smiling face on billboards, on our website, and on our social media pages. You see us sharing his community service efforts and his YouTube videos. You even see us touting “Ask Dave” and his radio appearances. But who is the man behind E. R. Plumbing Services of Charlotte? We asked

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Spring Cleaning: Inside Plumbing Tricks and Tips for Homeowners

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Spring Cleaning: Inside Plumbing Tricks Pay no attention to the snowflakes you may have spotted this week. Spring is thisclose. We promise! In our last spring cleaning post, we focused on the outdoors. Now that you have that taken care of, it’s time to head inside, show spring around, and let it get comfortable for

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Spring Cleaning: Outside Plumbing Tips

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We’re getting there! Inching along to the vernal equinox, also known as SPRING. Time to throw open the windows, let the outside in (and vice versa), and wake your home up from its winter slumber. Read on for our tips on how to welcome the outside of your house to spring, with a focus on

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Don’t Wait Until Your Drains Are Backed Up: Drain Maintenance Tips

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Turn on the shower and take a look at the drain. Is the water draining slowly, or is it going down quickly, as it should? Take it from experienced plumbers: you don't want to wait until your drains are backed up. Take action. Use these drain maintenance tips to keep your drains flowing smoothly and

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