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6 Signs of an Aging Plumbing System
10 Areas Check When Maintaining Your Homes Plumbing System
15 Summer Plumbing Tips
General Plumbing Tips
Many plumbing problems are straightforward enough to resolve without the need for a plumber, providing you have the correct equipment, and some reliable instructions or advice. You should always switch off the water main and dress appropriately.
10 Common Plumbing Problems
Plumbing issues come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from the relatively minor and inexpensive, such as a dripping faucet or running toilet, all the way to a sewer system backup or a major pipe leak capable of causing severe damage to walls, floors, and personal property.
Summer Plumbing Problems
Summer is for fun—travel, entertaining, relaxing and recharging for the busy fall ahead. Don't let summer plumbing problems spoil your down time! Here are six common (and preventable) situations to watch out for, so you can avoid seeing us this season.
8 Plumbing Tips to Save You Money
Be Prepared for Cold Weather with a Winter Plumbing Inspection
The Importance of Routine Plumbing Inspections
Like our HVAC and electrical systems, our plumbing systems are rarely given a second thought - that is until there is a problem. Just like your heating and air conditioning units, your plumbing system should have regular inspections at least once a year.
Follow These Steps To Winterize Your Hose Bib
Seasonal Plumbing Tips for Fall
Plumbing Tips for Fall
The A, B, C’s of Back-to-School Plumbing Tips
Home Plumbing Maintenance Checklist
Energy Savings Tips for Your Home Plumbing this Summer
5 Summer Plumbing Problems
Easy Summer Plumbing Tips
15 SIMPLE PLUMBING TIPS TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY
Spring Plumbing Tips
Do Chemical Drain Cleaners Damage Pipes?
If you use them as directed, chemical drain cleaners may help to clear a partially clogged drain.
But because they’re so powerful, we suggest using them as a last resort.
So, yes, chemical drain cleaners can cause damage to your pipes, especially when:
- You have older, weak metal pipes
- You use them incorrectly with plastic pipes
- You use it on a completely blocked drain
You see, because they produce heat, chemical drain cleaners can warp or damage softer pipes like plastic and older metal piping.