As a homeowner, fewer things are more frustrating than plumbing emergencies. A home needs proper plumbing to function properly. When you have a plumbing emergency, you need to know how to react. Although some plumbing emergencies require a plumber, there are some issues you can resolve yourself. The following are examples of common plumbing emergencies and what you need to do to resolve them as quickly as possible.
Clogged and Overflowing Toilets
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What are the top reasons to contact a plumber? Take a look at what you need to know about garage disposal repair, water heater replacement, and the other culprits behind a call to the plumbing contractor.
Garbage Disposal Services
Is your garbage disposal on the fritz? Whether it won't turn on, backs up, or makes loud noises, this kitchen appliance needs professional help. If you're tempted to try a do-it-yourself fix, think again — even if you think the repair is simple enough to complete without assistance.
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Your main drain line connects the drains in your home to the main municipal sewer system. Tree roots can obstruct the line, causing sewage to back up into your home. The following can help prevent root incursion so your drain empties easily.
1. Remove Problem Trees
The most obvious and effective way to stop tree root incursion in your drain line is to have no trees growing near the line. The closer the tree is to the sewer line, the more likely that its roots will pose a problem.
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It's that time of year again. Hot cocoa, cozy fires, and frozen pipes. If you, like most, would prefer to make it through this winter without a big mess in your home from a frozen pipe, read below to find out why frozen pipes happen and how you can prevent them from happening to your home.
It's About to Blow
Your plumbing pipes are not normally under pressure, and that is the way it should be.
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One of the disasters that every homeowner dreads is water damage. Sometimes, the damage happens slowly over months because of a leaking pipe or faucet. At other times, the pipe bursts as a result of excess pressure, weakness, or temperature differences.
Few people will know how to react when a pipe just opens up and water starts gushing everywhere. Therefore, water damage from a burst type can cause a lot of damage within a short time.
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