Could plumbing inspections in Glendale, AZ, really prevent plumbing disasters at your home? When was the last time you had a professional plumbing inspection in Glendale, AZ? Chances are your home’s plumbing is overdue for an inspection. Most homeowners figure if a plunger or some duct tape can fix the problem, it isn’t so bad. […]
Continue readingAt a time when YouTube videos can show and tell you how to do almost anything, most homeowners watch a few videos and think, “I‘ve got this.” Call in a professional for your toilet installation, and keep your Glendale, AZ, home in good working order. Here are some reasons why a professional can save you […]
Continue readingIf your toilet’s flush has faded and is leaving waste in the bowl, here are several factors that contribute to this problem. Age of the toilet – As toilets age, they become plugged with scale buildup from the water that flows thru them. This leads to what is known as a “sluggish flush.” Use of […]
Continue readingWhat is one of the worst things you could experience when you pull up to your home after a hard day at work? How about opening your door to a deluge of water? You’d better hope your homeowner’s insurance is in force, because the average water damage claim in the US costs about $8,000. One […]
Continue readingA leak in the ceiling is big problem for any homeowner. There are serious consequences for not getting leaks repaired as soon as possible. Your ceiling could collapse, a mold issue may develop, especially during the more humid months, and electrical issues may arise if water enters electrical fixtures. Unless you really know what you’re […]
Continue readingA long-time customer with a robust sense of humor recently asked me to name some of the stranger things I’ve pulled out of toilets over the years. I told her about several of the interesting, and not so interesting, things I have retrieved. It also gave me a jolt, causing me to reflect on how […]
Continue readingA clogged toilet can be a mess, often requiring the services of a professional plumber. Here are some helpful things you can do to reduce the likelihood of such an occurrence: Never put anything except toilet paper in the toilet. That’s easy to say until you run out of toilet paper and paper towel or […]
Continue readingAs unlikely as it may seem, Q-tips and dental floss are the enemy when it comes to toilets and drains in your home. Q-tips have a propensity for getting caught in the trap of the toilet, or at the floor flange where the toilet bolts to the floor. The next time paper and waste is […]
Continue readingOne of the most common calls we get are from customers whose toilet is not flushing properly. Often times, it is because the toilet has a blockage in it that needs to be removed. Other times, the cause is not so apparent. It could be something simple like a low water level in the tank, […]
Continue readingA “comfort-height” toilet is a toilet that is higher up from the floor than a standard height toilet. The height of a toilet is measured from the floor to the edge of the rim. Toilets vary in height from 14″ to 18″. If you are used to a toilet that is say 15″ or so, […]
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