Tips And Advice

Tips For Optimizing Your Water Heater Temperature

Tips For Optimizing Your Water Heater Temperature

When you turn on your shower or faucet, as long as the water is just the right temperature, you probably don't think about it more than that. But just what is the right temperature? Is there an ideal temperature to set your water heater so it's as hot as you need it...

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8 Tips to Lowering Your Water Bill

8 Tips to Lowering Your Water Bill

IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD, we tend to take it for granted that when we turn on our taps, clean, consumable water will come out. We need to protect our water sources. With less than three percent of the world's water being suitable for human consumption, we need to...

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Shower Head Buildup

Shower Head Buildup

Deposits can build up on the shower fixture itself and start to lessen the flow of water during your daily showers. There are a number of maintenance procedures you can do to prolong the life of the fixture.  If your shower head has a flexible rubber faucet and you're...

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Unclogging the Kitchen Sink

Unclogging the Kitchen Sink

Clogs in your kitchen sink may occur from grease build up or by putting the wrong things down the disposal. Avoid putting coffee grounds, potato peels, celery, lettuce, rice or pasta noodles in the disposal. So many people think that the garbage disposal is a wood...

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Clogged Shower Drain

Clogged Shower Drain

A clogged shower drain may require a video inspection if you have repeated problems. Some clogs can be easily fixed, but if you can’t locate the issue yourself, you should call a professional to do a complete video inspection of your plumbing system. A company...

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Frozen Pipes

Frozen Pipes

Even if you live in a location where freezing weather is a rare occurrence it's important to prep your plumbing when temperatures start to drop. Here are some bulletpoints that will help you prevent your pipes from freezing. Water expands as it freezes, creating an...

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Drains And Sewers

Drains And Sewers

For over 70 years Allied Plumbing has specialized in drain and sewers. We specialize in sewer repair, unclogging lines and root removal. By using high-tech camera inspections and other tools to diagnose the problems quickly, we provide cost-effective solutions....

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What Companies Offer the Best Plumbing Fixtures?

What Companies Offer the Best Plumbing Fixtures?

We highly recommend products from Kohler, Delta and American Standard. Kohler, because they are on the leading edge of design and technology and provide a single level of quality regardless of the price you pay for the equipment. Delta, because it's one of the leading...

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Why You Should Care About Water Hammer

Why You Should Care About Water Hammer

Have you ever heard a loud bang or thump in the pipe when your toilet tank is filled and it shuts off flow, or when your washing machine fills up? It might even happen when you turn off a faucet. This noise is likely caused by water hammer. So, what is water hammer?...

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Hot Water Tanks

Hot Water Tanks

OUCH THAT’S NOT JUST COLD, IT HURTS! Cold weather and hot showers are the best! But if your water heater is on its way out or broken it’s a cold shower for YOU. First, how hot should your water heater be? Most tank heaters recommend a water temperature of 120 degrees....

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5 Benefits of Having a Maintenance Agreement

5 Benefits of Having a Maintenance Agreement

Most people go into a panic when things go wrong with equipment at home. One way to reduce the panic and keep your house in order is to have a maintenance agreement with a professional company. For a fixed monthly or annual fee, a professional will keep your equipment...

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