Tag: Matthews plumbing services

Traveling Tips – How to Protect Your Home While You’re Gone For The Holidays

Winter in the south

If you’re traveling for the holidays, you’ll want to take the following precautions to protect your home: Keep The Heat On You might be tempted to turn the heat off while you’re gone, but be sure to only turn it down, not off all together. The last you want is to come home to frozen

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Hot Water Heater FAQs

Charlotte tankless water heater

Hot Water Heater FAQs Get the answers to all your questions about water heaters here. FAQs How Long Do Water Heaters Usually Last? Traditional (tank) hot water heaters usually last for 10-12 years, and tanks that are regularly maintained can even work for up to 15 years. However, tankless hot water heaters often perform well

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Charlotte Plumber Advice: Maintain Your Hot Water Heater

Hot water heater repair Charlotte

Did you know you need to perform annual maintenance on your hot water heater? Most people forget about their hot water heater—until that day they get blasted with freezing cold water in the shower! If you want to extend the life of your hot water heater, you’ll want to drain it every year and replace

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Is My Toilet Leaking?

Charlotte emergency plumber

If you’re wondering if your toilet is leaking, you’ll want to find out fast. Why? Because a leaky toilet can cost you big bucks in water bills. In February of 2010, a woman in Minneapolis was stunned to get a $1,600 water bill – all because she didn’t fix a running toilet. What was her

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Troubleshooting a Broken Toilet

Fix a Broken Toilet Yourself If you’ve got a broken toilet problem, you’ll be happy to hear that many toilet problems can be fixed quickly and easily. We’ll troubleshoot your broken toilet in no time so you know if you need a plumber or if you can handle the fix yourself. How To Troubleshoot a

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