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Preventing Water Damage from Plumbing Leaks

There are many tools to minimize the risk of a plumbing leak in the home. By keeping your plumbing in good order, a homeowner lessens the risk of a plumbing leak and the damage if one occurs.

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Valley Water Odors

When it comes out of the tap, water may bear the faint scent of chlorine or even algae. Some homeowners wonder if it’s a plumbing problem.

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Budgeting Plumbing Repairs and Upgrades

The process of choosing where to spend plumbing dollars can be controlled by making a list of repairs and upgrades and discussing them with a plumber to determine how far the plumbing budget will stretch.

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Some Pre-Vacation Plumbing Chores for Peace of Mind

Valley plumbers are sometimes asked how a homeowner can prevent or minimize plumbing disasters while they’re away.

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Water Leaks Bring Pests Indoors

Water leaks are a huge attraction to all manner of household pests in warm weather.

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When We Might Use a Plumbing Camera

Some reasons a plumbing camera can be a useful tool.

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How Water Comes to the Valley

Phoenix area water, where it comes from, how it's treated, the water quality and disbursement.

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Water Heater Basics

It always comes as a bit of a shock when the hot water comes out cold or orange.

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The Small Leak: How to Find it Fast

The only way to prevent extensive damage as the result of a small leak is to find it early.

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Thermal Expansion

From 90 degrees to 140 degrees, 40 gallons of hot water will expand by almost half a gallon. A thermal expansion tank gives that extra water a place to go so it doesn’t put undue pressure on your plumbing.