Nobody likes cleaning a bathroom. Nobody. Here are a few tips to help you keep your bathroom cleaner, longer.
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Make sure you clean your shower heads regularly to reduce the amount of build-up.
Make sure to give us a call if you notice your faucet leaking. You could be sending tons of money down the drain!
If your water's off you can still flush the toilet so you don't have to run to your neighbor's bathroom.
Before you turn off the water supply, fill 2- gallon buckets with water. Flush the toilet by dumping the water in the bowl.
That steady drip, drip, drip of a fixture symbolizes money going down the drain. In fact, a leaky faucet typically wastes up to eight gallons of water per day, while a running toilet can waste 200 gallons per day.
Many of your household cleaning products become very dangerous when put down the drain. They can flush out into the ocean or bypass the cleaning done at water treatment plants.
Paint is considered a hazardous waste product. Instead of dumping it down the drain, make sure to dispose of it properly at your local facility.
Take a look at these super fancy faucets! Would you install any of these in your home?
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If you notice your showers aren't as hot as you'd like, check the temperature on your water heater and make sure it's at a safe but comfortable temperature.
Next time your drain clearing slowly, avoid the expensive and harmful chemical drain cleaners. They can erode the material in your drain and cause long term damage if used too frequently.
If you notice that your showerhead is clogged, take it off and soak it in a bowl of warm water and vinegar fir about an hour. Use a small brush to loosen any mineral deposits that have built up. Let us know if this works for you!
Did you know... flush-able wipes aren't really that flush-able. They can cause huge clogging issues and have the potential to back up your entire system!
If your pilot light on your water heater keeps going out it might just need a good cleaning. Give us a call, if it needs replaced, we can do that too!
A common DIY plumbing mistake is over-tightening fittings and connections, which leads to broken bolts and stripped screws. Remember this phrase: “hand-tight is just right.”
Harmful plumbing myth: BLEACH-CONTAINING TOILET TABLETS WILL KEEP MY TOILET FRESH.
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The heavy concentration of the bleach will destroy the inner workings of your toilet in about six months. OK to use bleach in a toilet bowl cleaner, but don’t let it sit in the toilet bowl for more than about eight minutes. Squirt, swish, and flush is a better rule of thumb.
If you notice a leak in your plumbing, even if it looks like a small one, don't ignore it. It could be indicating a larger problem or an even bigger leak somewhere else.
Before you start any home-improvement project it's a good idea to make sure you know where all the major pipes are in your house. You don't want to accidentally puncture them with a drill or nail. A stud finder can help you find these pipes and make sure you avoid them.
Even though though the garbage disposal is commonly used for food waste, there are a few things that you should NEVER put down the drain.
1. Coffee grounds
2. Grease
3. Veggie peelings
4. Starchy foods
All of these are likely to clog up your pipes and create long-term issues.
There is a specific kind of kitty litter that you can flush down the toilet. Unless you buy that kind, don't flush litter! It's really bad for your plumbing and can cause massive problems.
The first fire sprinkler system was invented by a British man named Sir William Congreve. He perforated pipes along the ceiling and installed a valve outside the building that could be opened to send water through them.
The first thing you need to do in a plumbing emergency is turn off the water. Do that before you call a plumber to minimize flooding damage!
Albert Einstein was made an honorary member of the Plumbers and the Steamfitters Union after he had announced that he would be a plumber if he had to live his life all over again. We're happy to have him!
Plungers are great, but sometimes they push things farther away. Investing in a standard wet-dry vacuum can come in handy if you need to dislodge a small clog, like a child's toy, from a drain.
Using both age-old techniques and modern methods, our careful craftsmanship performed by our professional Plano plumbers, and quality products are second to none.
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We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
Moving into a new home? Be sure to locate all your shut off valves. They may not be in the same place as your prior home - and pro tip they may be outside.
Did you know you should change your washing machine hose? Now you do! We recommend a new hose every 3 - 5 years. And for added peace of mind, look for a stainless steel one.
After your DIY projects we caution you not to dump extra paint down your drain. You run the risk of sticking to the sides, hardening, and eventually clogging your drain.
A Garbage disposal is an amazing modern convenience, but there are still some foods you shouldn't put down one. Our top three foods to avoid are:
1. Coffee grounds
2. Nuts
3. Eggshells
We're going to let you in on a little secret:
It's okay to have your own plumbing kit for little issues. We recommend you add a plunger, multi-purpose screwdriver and a caulk gun to your stash.
From our family to yours.
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Plungers are great, but sometimes they push things farther away. Investing in a standard wet-dry vacuum can come in handy if you need to dislodge a small clog, like a child's toy, from a drain.
A hybrid water heater ca save you up to 20% in energy savings! Read more:
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After your DIY projects we caution you not to dump extra paint down your drain. You run the risk of sticking to the sides, hardening, and eventually clogging your drain.
Using both age-old techniques and modern methods, our careful craftsmanship performed by our professional Plano plumbers, and quality products are second to none.
https://www.westplumbing.net/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harveywestplumbing&utm_content=clientspecific
Moving into a new home? Be sure to locate all your shut off valves. They may not be in the same place as your prior home - and pro tip they may be outside.
We've seen all kinds of things accidentally get flushed down a toilet - jewelry, LEGOs, silverware, cell phones!
What is the strangest thing you've found?
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
Did you know you should change your washing machine hose? Now you do! We recommend a new hose every 3 - 5 years. And for added peace of mind, look for a stainless steel one.
Don't forget to check out our current specials before you give s a call.
https://www.westplumbing.net/specials/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harveywestplumbing&utm_content=clientspecific
We're going to let you in on a little secret:
It's okay to have your own plumbing kit for little issues. We recommend you add a plunger, multi-purpose screwdriver and a caulk gun to your stash.
If you've recently noticed your water has a tint of red, it's likely your water heater has started rusting on the inside and it's time to replace it!
Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein is an honorary member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, A.F.L after sharing "If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living...I would rather choose to be a plumber in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances.”
We knew he was a smart guy!
If you've recently noticed your paint bubbling or peeling, it's a sign of a water leak, not a crazy new home design trend.
Your toilet should be sturdy and stable, not rocking. If it isn't fastened to the floor there could be trouble.
A hybrid water heater ca save you up to 20% in energy savings! Read more:
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While it's a quick and easy fix if one faucet's water pressure slows down, if you notice the slow flow in multiple areas of your home, there's an issue that needs some professional investigating.
Using both age-old techniques and modern methods, our careful craftsmanship performed by our professional Plano plumbers, and quality products are second to none.
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If your heat bill is slowly rising month after month, an inefficient water heater could be the culprit.
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
If your pipes are discolored, it could be a sign of a slow leak in the supply line. Give us a call so we can check it out before it reaches emergency status.
Drip, drip, drip. Got a leaky faucet? While it may sound minor, you could be wasting over a gallon of water in a week!
Don't forget to check out our current specials before you give s a call.
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Have you ever why people refer to the toilet as "The John?" The flush toilet was invented in 1596 by English courtier and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Harington.
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If your heat bill is slowly rising month after month, an inefficient water heater could be the culprit.
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
If your pipes are discolored, it could be a sign of a slow leak in the supply line. Give us a call so we can check it out before it reaches emergency status.
A Garbage disposal is an amazing modern convenience, but there are still some foods you shouldn't put down one. Our top three foods to avoid are:
1. Coffee grounds
2. Nuts
3. Eggshells
Drip, drip, drip. Got a leaky faucet? While it may sound minor, you could be wasting over a gallon of water in a week!
Don't forget to check out our current specials before you give s a call.
https://www.westplumbing.net/specials/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harveywestplumbing&utm_content=clientspecific
Have you ever why people refer to the toilet as "The John?" The flush toilet was invented in 1596 by English courtier and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Harington.
📷 @urbanoreganics
If your heat bill is slowly rising month after month, an inefficient water heater could be the culprit.
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
A Garbage disposal is an amazing modern convenience, but there are still some foods you shouldn't put down one. Our top three foods to avoid are:
1. Coffee grounds
2. Nuts
3. Eggshells
Drip, drip, drip. Got a leaky faucet? While it may sound minor, you could be wasting over a gallon of water in a week!
Don't forget to check out our current specials before you give s a call.
https://www.westplumbing.net/specials/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harveywestplumbing&utm_content=clientspecific
Have you ever why people refer to the toilet as "The John?" The flush toilet was invented in 1596 by English courtier and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Harington.
📷 @urbanoreganics
If your heat bill is slowly rising month after month, an inefficient water heater could be the culprit.
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
A Garbage disposal is an amazing modern convenience, but there are still some foods you shouldn't put down one. Our top three foods to avoid are:
1. Coffee grounds
2. Nuts
3. Eggshells
Drip, drip, drip. Got a leaky faucet? While it may sound minor, you could be wasting over a gallon of water in a week!
Don't forget to check out our current specials before you give s a call.
https://www.westplumbing.net/specials/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harveywestplumbing&utm_content=clientspecific
Have you ever why people refer to the toilet as "The John?" The flush toilet was invented in 1596 by English courtier and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Harington.
📷 @urbanoreganics
If your heat bill is slowly rising month after month, an inefficient water heater could be the culprit.
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
A Garbage disposal is an amazing modern convenience, but there are still some foods you shouldn't put down one. Our top three foods to avoid are:
1. Coffee grounds
2. Nuts
3. Eggshells
Drip, drip, drip. Got a leaky faucet? While it may sound minor, you could be wasting over a gallon of water in a week!
Don't forget to check out our current specials before you give s a call.
https://www.westplumbing.net/specials/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harveywestplumbing&utm_content=clientspecific
Have you ever why people refer to the toilet as "The John?" The flush toilet was invented in 1596 by English courtier and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Harington.
📷 @urbanoreganics
If your heat bill is slowly rising month after month, an inefficient water heater could be the culprit.
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
A Garbage disposal is an amazing modern convenience, but there are still some foods you shouldn't put down one. Our top three foods to avoid are:
1. Coffee grounds
2. Nuts
3. Eggshells
Drip, drip, drip. Got a leaky faucet? While it may sound minor, you could be wasting over a gallon of water in a week!
Don't forget to check out our current specials before you give s a call.
https://www.westplumbing.net/specials/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harveywestplumbing&utm_content=clientspecific
Have you ever why people refer to the toilet as "The John?" The flush toilet was invented in 1596 by English courtier and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Harington.
📷 @urbanoreganics
If your heat bill is slowly rising month after month, an inefficient water heater could be the culprit.
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
A Garbage disposal is an amazing modern convenience, but there are still some foods you shouldn't put down one. Our top three foods to avoid are:
1. Coffee grounds
2. Nuts
3. Eggshells
Drip, drip, drip. Got a leaky faucet? While it may sound minor, you could be wasting over a gallon of water in a week!
Don't forget to check out our current specials before you give s a call.
https://www.westplumbing.net/specials/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harveywestplumbing&utm_content=clientspecific
Have you ever why people refer to the toilet as "The John?" The flush toilet was invented in 1596 by English courtier and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Harington.
📷 @urbanoreganics
If your heat bill is slowly rising month after month, an inefficient water heater could be the culprit.
We are proud to offer American Standard tankless commercial gas and electric water heaters.
