What to Do When a Water Main Breaks in Your Home
Run to the phone and call an emergency plumber. Once the water is off, the panic is over and a licensed professional plumber will help you repair the main water...
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Recurring Clogs in Your Orlando Home? When DIY Drain Cleaning Stops Working and It's Time to Call a Plumber
If you have plunged the same drain three times this month and it keeps backing up, the problem is not your technique. It is what is happening further down the line...
Want Your Casselberry Water Heater to Last? What Annual Water Heater Maintenance Includes
Annual water heater maintenance covers four things: flushing sediment out of the tank, checking the anode rod, testing the temperature and pressure relief valve...
Water Heater Leaking in Your Winter Park Home? Signs It's Time to Replace Rather Than Repair
A puddle around your water heater is not a problem to watch for a few days. It is a problem to act on today, before that slow drip becomes a flooded utility room...
Is Your Water Heater a Safety Risk? What to Check
How hot is too hot for your water heater? For most homes, 120 degrees is the safe setting. Water heater safety really comes down to two things, and this is the...
How to Catch a Hidden Water Leak Before It Costs You
What are the early signs of a hidden water leak? A hidden water leak almost never announces itself. It usually shows up as a musty smell in one room, a warm spot on...
Garbage Disposal Do's and Don'ts to Keep Yours Running
Should you run hot or cold water with your garbage disposal? Always cold. That is the single most useful habit, and most people get it backwards. Cold water keeps...
Why Is Your Toilet Running, and What It Is Costing You
What makes a toilet keep running after you flush? A running toilet is almost always a worn flapper or a fill valve that will not shut off, letting water slip from...
How to Care for Your Faucets and Stop That Drip
Why is your faucet dripping, and can you ignore it? A dripping faucet is almost always a worn washer or cartridge, and no, you should not ignore it. Every time a...