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Taking Care of Tub Faucets

  • Posted on:November 21, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Like sink faucets, tub faucets can be compression style or washerless. To take apart any style tub faucet, pry off the cap, unscrew the handle, and remove the escutcheon. In a compression faucet, you’ll see the stem and packing nut. You may need to use a deep-socket wrench to grip and loosen a recessed packing…

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Tips for Taking Care of a Frozen Pipe

  • Posted on:November 16, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency, Plumbing News
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Shut off the water at the main shutoff valve and open the faucet nearest to the frozen pipe so it can drain as it thaws. Waterproof the area with containers and plastic drop clothes in case leaks occur. Use one of the following methods to gradually warm the frozen pipe. Be sure to work from…

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Common Causes for Plumbing Visits

  • Posted on:September 28, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency, Plumbing News
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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If you live in a home, you have probably had to call for plumbing repair at some point in time. And that’s okay; everyone has to get water pipe repair and maintenance several times throughout their time in a residence. What are the common causes that plumbers have to visit homes? Here are some of…

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Why Do Plumbers Work with Gas?

  • Posted on:September 26, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency, Plumbing News
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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When you think of plumbing in Little Rock, Arkansas, what do you think of? Most people think of emergency plumbing calls and the last time they had a stopped up drain. But there are actually a number of plumbers out there that do gas piping repair and other jobs that are related to gas. Why…

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Frozen Pipe Defense!

  • Posted on:September 14, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency, Plumbing News
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Your best defense against frozen pipes is insulation. Insulate exposed pipes in a crawl space or in the garage with easy-to-install plastic insulation. It’s a peel-and-stick solution. Before winter comes, remove exterior hoses, and apply insulating caps to outdoor fixtures, as a frozen exterior spigot can damage interior pipes. Households with automatic sprinkler systems can…

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Loose Pipes Under the Kitchen Sink

  • Posted on:August 26, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency, Plumbing News
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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When we get called for plumbing emergencies, there are a few that are quite common and need to be taken care of right away. The biggest issue that we see fairly regularly is with the kitchen sink. If you have a garbage disposal, or even if you have an ordinary sink, you may notice that…

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Diagnosis of Discolored Water

  • Posted on:August 24, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency, Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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There are several possible reasons for discolored water, but ultimately water testing will be critical in diagnosing the cause of the problem. Minerals, including iron and magnesium, algae, pipe degradation and resin beads can all cause black water. Magnesium is often found in water and when mixed with oxygen, turns black. If you look in…

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Fixing Up that Stopped Up Drain

  • Posted on:July 27, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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We’ve all had it happen before. We’re working in the sink, or we’re taking a shower, and suddenly, we notice that nothing is going down the drain like it should be. Suddenly, you have a stopped up drain and you aren’t really sure what you can do about it. Sometimes, a quick run through with…

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Quick Tips for Plumbing Emergencies

  • Posted on:June 24, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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If you’ve ever been in any sort of plumbing emergency, then you’ve probably tried to figure out the best way to take care of things so that you can keep your residential plumbing in Little Rock, Arkansas, going until a plumber can come and help you out. Invest in a plunger in order to deal…

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Vacation Tips for Energy and Plumbing

  • Posted on:May 16, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Emergency, Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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When we think of potential problems for homeowners in the summer, plumbing issues may not readily come to mind. However, the warmer months are a prime time for plumbing problems that may not occur at other times of the year. This is especially true if you’re someone that is looking to go on vacation with…

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