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How to Avoid a Plumbing Emergency This Summer
Don't let a plumbing emergency ruin your summer. This year, take some preventative measures and watch for warning signs that could help you avoid an emergency. When you understand how to take care of your plumbing system and how to avoid emergencies, you'll have a better chance of avoiding a damaging and costly situation. Have Your Drains Professionally Cleaned Drain clogs can start as an annoyance but can ...
How Not to Take Care of Your Plumbing
By taking good care of your plumbing you can avoid emergencies and expensive repairs. You can also lengthen the lifespan of some of your appliances, pipes and system, so you won't have to repair or replace parts as often. Taking care of your plumbing means using appliances correctly and watching for any warning ...
Home Water Conservation Made Easy
Believe it or not, home water conservation can be simple. You don't have to make extreme lifestyle changes to save water, which can help conserve the environment and even help you save money. By changing a few small habits or installing some green plumbing hardware, you can make a big difference. Check for and Repair Leaks Leaky faucets or pipes can lead to a lot of wasted ...
Five Spring Plumbing Tips You Can’t Miss
Spring has sprung, and this time of year there are some steps you can take to keep your plumbing in top-notch shape. It's easy to delay plumbing maintenance until there is a problem or even emergency situation. However, this strategy can lead to even bigger, and more expensive, problems. Here are five tips for including your plumbing in your spring-cleaning. Have Your Drains Professionally Cleaned Over time, things like ...
What Not to do During a Plumbing Emergency
When you are in the midst of a plumbing emergency it can be easy to forget some logical steps that could help you get the situation under control. If you suddenly find yourself with an overflowing toilet or a broken pipe, here are some things you should not do. Don't Panic If water is flowing into your home, your first reaction may be to panic. But, if you give ...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Home’s Plumbing
Sometimes we take our home's plumbing for granted. We rely on it every day as we cook, clean and shower. How much do you know about your plumbing system? Knowing more about your system can help you keep your plumbing running smoothly so you can avoid damage and provide correct information when a plumber comes to your home. Commercial Drain Cleaners can Harm Your Pipes If you have ...
Setting Up a Regular Maintenance Schedule for Your Plumbing
It's the start of a new year, which is the perfect time to start some good housekeeping habits. One of the best things you can do for your home this year is implement a regular maintenance schedule for your plumbing. Sometimes it's easy to put off having a professional look at your system until something goes wrong, but that strategy can backfire. Without regular plumbing maintenance, ...
Plumbing Myths and What to Believe Instead
With all the do-it-yourself advice out there, how do you know what plumbing advice to follow and what to ignore? Many of the tips you hear are helpful and can help you keep your plumbing system running smoothly. However, some of the advice people pass on isn't exactly true. These so-called tips can damage your plumbing and even cause expensive damage. When you know what advice is credible and ...
Pat Dolan Plumbing Has Your Back
Emergencies happen, even when you think your home's plumbing is up to par. Things like burst pipes, basement floods and even appliance leaks can be big problems, but Pat Dolan Plumbing has your back. We offer 24-hour emergency services for those times when something goes wrong outside regular office hours. Why You Should Keep our Number on Speed Dial Have you ever found yourself in a ...
Well Water vs. City Water Systems
Do you know the differences between well water and city water systems? Besides the fact that the water comes from different places, there are lots of other differences between the systems. Both can offer quality water and both require regular maintenance and sometimes repairs. Well Water When you buy or rent a house, you are also paying for the well and septic system that go with ...