Plumbing codes exist for a reason. Most codes are in place to protect homeowners from dangerous situations such as fire, explosions, and catastrophic leaks. Water heater installations must follow guidelines and be permitted and inspected. [Read more…] about Is Your Water Heater up to Code?
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Plumbing Myths
Truth or Myth? – As with anything involving popular opinion and professional know how inconsistencies exist.
Many times a person might think they know how to handle a situation based on what they have been told and not by personal experience. We will address three common myths in this article: [Read more…] about Plumbing Myths
Nothing Beats a Straight Flush
Everybody has had at least one – a dinosaur of a toilet. It sometimes seems like flushing the equivalent of Niagara Falls every time you hit the lever in order to clear the bowl. These commodes work on an average of four to six gallons per flush. This is way too much water to be wasting and can get quite costly. [Read more…] about Nothing Beats a Straight FlushCheck Your Water Bill!
Just because you don’t see or hear water running does not mean there is not a leak. Often the first sign of a leak is the increase in water usage on your water bill. When you suspect a leak Gary’s Quality Plumbing is prepared to locate the source and repair it promptly, saving you time, property damage and money..
Evidence of a Plumbing Leak in Your Yard
Most people don’t think about having a plumbing leak in their yard until it is happening to them. Typically a homeowner will see evidence that soil is being eroded in a puddle, developing somewhere between their main water supply and the main valve assembly for their sprinkler system. [Read more…] about Evidence of a Plumbing Leak in Your YardDo You Have Low Water Pressure?
Many things can cause low water pressure:- A hole or crack in your water piping
- Debris in the pipe or aerator
- A new fixture with a low-flow restrictor
- Inadequate or damaged service piping between the street and the home
Many times we cannot see the pipes that are below our slab or below ground, so low water pressure is a clue that you may have a leak. If some of your water supply is leaking you will not get all of the water needed from your faucet. [Read more…] about Do You Have Low Water Pressure?