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Preventing Pipe Freezes

  • Posted on:November 30, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing News, Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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It’s getting colder, and you want to prevent frozen pipes as best as you can! A faucet that won’t yield water is the first sign of frozen pipes. If a severe cold snap hits, prevent freezing and subsequent bursting of pipes by following the suggestions below. Even if the pipes do freeze, you can thaw…

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How Does the Toilet Work?

  • Posted on:November 28, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Two assemblies are concealed under the lid of a toilet tank; a ball cock assembly, which regulates the filling of he tank, and a flush valve assembly, which controls the flow of water from the tank to the bowl. When someone presses the flush handle, the trip lever raises the lift wires (or chain) connected…

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Winterizing Your Pipes

  • Posted on:November 25, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Do you leave your home during the winter months? If so, then you want to make sure that you know how to winterize your pipes while you’re away. Here are some steps you can take to make it easier on yourself. Turn off the main shutoff valve or have the water company turn off service…

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Draining Your Water Heater

  • Posted on:November 18, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing News, Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Do you need to drain your hot water heater? Here are the steps that you can take in order to do so! Turn off the gas or electricity. Close the cold water valve. Attach a hose to the drain valve, to route water into a floor drain or outdoors. Open the drain valve and open…

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Preventing Your Kitchen Drain Clogs

  • Posted on:November 14, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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There are a lot of things that you can do to make sure that your kitchen sink doesn’t clog up. Here are some tips that you can try out. Don’t pour grease down the kitchen sink. Don’t wash coffee grounds down the sink. Throw them out. Be sparing with chemical cleaners, particularly if you have…

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Dealing with a Running Toilet

  • Posted on:November 9, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Check for: Float arm not rising high enough. Water-filled float ball. Tank stopper not seating properly. Corroded flush valve seal. Cracked overflow tube. Ball cock valve doesn’t shut off. Remedies: Bend float arm down or away from tank wall. Replace ball. Adjust stopper guide rod and lift wires or chain. Replace defective stopper. Scour valve…

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How Does a Hot Water Heater Work?

  • Posted on:November 7, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing News, Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Most problems with water heaters are announced by noises or by water that’s either too hot or not hot enough. Often you can correct the problem yourself. A possible exception is a water leak, which may require professional service or tank replacement. Gas leaks call for immediate help from the utility company. Whenever someone turns…

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Tips for Dealing with Hammering Pipes

  • Posted on:November 4, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing News, Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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This noise occurs when you turn off the water at a faucet or an appliance quickly. The water flowing through the pipes slams to a stop, causing a hammering noise. Check for: Loose Pipes Remedy: Anchor the pipes. Check for: Faulty air chambers. These lengths of pipe, installed behind fixtures and appliances, hold air that…

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Taking Care of Pipe Noises

  • Posted on:November 2, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing News, Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Pipe noises range from loud hammering sounds to high-pitched squeaks. The causes may be loose pipes, water logged air chambers, or water pressure that’s too high. Anchoring exposed pipes is a simple solution; other remedies such as anchoring pipes concealed inside walls, floors or ceilings, you may need to call for a professional. Pipes are…

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Why Would You Need a Well?

  • Posted on:October 28, 2016
  • Posted in:Plumbing News, Plumbing Tips & Maintenance
  • Posted by:Little Rock Plumbing
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Do you live in the city or a suburban area? In that case, you may have never actually heard of water well drilling and water wells in general. If you live in a town, city, or suburban area, you likely get all of the running water in your home from a town or city source….

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Preventing Pipe Freezes
It's getting colder, and you want to prevent frozen pipes as bes...
How Does the Toilet Work?
Two assemblies are concealed under the lid of a toilet tank; a b...
Winterizing Your Pipes
Do you leave your home during the winter months? If so, then you...

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