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Charlotte Plumber Answers: How Do Hot Water Recirculation Systems Work?

Charlotte Water Heaters and More Wondering how hot water recirculation systems work? A hot water recirculation system provides hot water almost instantaneously to all fixtures in the house.  The system keeps hot water in the pipes so the hot water is sitting at the fixtures.  The cool water is returned to the hot water heater

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Is High Water Pressure Making My Toilet Run?

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Having a toilet that constantly runs can cause you to worry, especially if it runs so much that it is making your water bill increase. A dysfunctional toilet will waste gallons of water per day, so it is important that you know what is causing the toilet to run so you can fix the issue.

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How to Determine if a Low Flow Toilet is Right for You

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Pros and Cons of Low Flow Toilets Since 1994, the federal government issued restrictions on toilets that they should not use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush. All manufacturers complied with this regulation, but early models had trouble with success. Now there are so many models that have undergone rigorous testing and are

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Why Does My Water Look Rusty?

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Water Look Rusty? Have you ever noticed a rusty look to your water coming out of the faucet? Water can have a rusty appearance for several reasons. At ER Services, it is our mission to educate our customers on do it yourself plumbing basics and tips to help keep things running smoothly. We will look

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Charlotte High Water Pressure Problems

Did you know that Charlotte has historically had high water pressure problems? While most homes and residences only need about 50 psi, most Charlotte homes and businesses have higher water pressure than is needed for optimal appliance function. That means a lot of Charlotte homes and businesses are losing money and at risk of appliance

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Bathroom Addition Charlotte Plumbing Basics

If you’re adding a bathroom to your home, you’ll want to make sure you know the Charlotte plumbing basics that govern a new bathroom addition. Adding a bathroom may seem like a simple job, but there are several complicated sides to this fun and interesting DIY job. Doing a Bathroom Addition the Right Way –

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Sump Pump Basics

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It’s spring! That means rain is coming down and sump pumps are working overtime! If you’ve been having problems keeping your crawl space or basement water-free, you’ll want to learn these sump pump basics. What is a Sump Pump? A sump pump is a pump that you have installed in your crawl space or basement

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Do You Need a Water Softener?

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Have you wondered if you need a water softener? Some parts of the country have harder water than others, but here in the Charlotte metro area, we’re in an interesting part of the country. Some people, especially those who have well water, may have very hard water, where as some people, especially those who have

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Home Maintenance New Year’s Resolutions

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Want to keep your house in tip top shape this year? Have you resolved to take better care of your home, save more energy, and stay on top of that home maintenance list? Here at ER Services, we’re committed to helping you take good care of your home. We’ll offer free tips throughout the year

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Happy Holidays!

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As a locally owned and operated Charlotte business, we want to take the time to thank you for making our existence possible. Without your business, we wouldn’t be able to provide the many services we can currently offer. You’ve trusted us to repair and install water heaters, detect and fix leaks, unclog drains, replace broken

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