Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

The High-Tech Tools of Today’s Plumbers

Monday, March 10th, 2025
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Once upon a time, plumbing involved making a lot of guesses. Where could that leak be coming from? Is something wrong with an underground pipe? Are the interiors of these pipes in good enough condition, or not? As you can imagine, this made for a very challenging job that included a lot of trial and error… and those errors might involve things like unnecessarily tearing out a wall or floor!

Today, we have a much easier time pinpointing plumbing problems and addressing them with precision, avoiding wasted time and collateral damage. How has plumbing changed in recent years? Modern plumbers have some amazing, high-tech tools. Check this out!

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Corrosion, Rust, & Age: Are Your Pipes at Risk?

Monday, February 24th, 2025
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The thought of repiping might make you feel nervous or overwhelmed. How could you possibly replace the plumbing pipes in your kitchen or bathroom, or in your whole house? But today’s plumbers can do it in a surprisingly smooth and straightforward way, and it’s certainly better than allowing your pipes to fall apart due to corrosion, rust, and age.

Are your pipes at risk of leaks and breaks? Could you suddenly end up with a very big plumbing emergency on your hands when something old or badly rusted falls apart? Do you need to consider repiping some or all of your home? Let’s consider plumbing materials, how they age, and how a plumber can assess the condition of your pipes.

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Video Pipe Inspection: The Perfect Place to Start

Monday, January 13th, 2025
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For anyone with questions or concerns about their home’s plumbing, just the thought of trying to figure out what’s going on in there can be overwhelming! If you have an older home, or just purchased a home, you probably don’t have very much information about the piping. And if you’ve noticed anything worrisome, you’ll definitely want to get to the bottom of it!

We believe that the more information homeowners have about the various systems in their homes, the happier they’ll be! The more you know, the less often you’ll encounter unpleasant surprises. So how can you find out what’s going on inside your home’s plumbing? Video pipe inspection is an amazing modern approach. We’ll tell you all about it.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Plumbing

Monday, December 16th, 2024
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This time of year can be joyous, but it can also be stressful. And it’s not just you feeling that strain! Your plumbing experiences a lot of extra challenges during the holidays. How can you take some of the pressure off your plumbing during the holidays? Here’s a list of dos and don’ts to help get your plumbing through the season. 

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Overflowing Toilet? Don’t Panic!

Monday, November 18th, 2024
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It’s easy to get stressed and freak out during an emergency. And if the emergency has to do with your toilet, it can be even more upsetting and worrisome. But if you panic, you’re likely to waste time and not make the best decisions. How can you avoid panic when something truly unpleasant is happening, and getting worse by the second, like a toilet overflowing? By having a plan!

We’ll take you through some basics here: what it’s helpful to know before an emergency like this happens, and what steps to take if it does. Read on, and we’ll arm you with the knowledge you need to stay calm in the face of an overflowing toilet.

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Prepare for Fall With Plumbing Maintenance

Monday, October 7th, 2024
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What a gorgeous time of year! The leaves are changing, the breezes are fresh and crisp, and autumn festivities are approaching. But while you’re enjoying the weather and the seasonal activities, don’t forget that winter won’t be far behind. You don’t want to be caught unprepared.

Your autumn to-do list might include things like bringing the box of hats and mittens out of storage, or changing the screen out for a storm door. But it should also include home maintenance. Your plumbing system will be in much better shape for fall and winter if you get an inspection and routine maintenance done by a qualified plumber. Here’s why.

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Sounds You Don’t Want to Hear from Your Plumbing

Monday, September 9th, 2024
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Many things in your home make noise. In fact, if you put on noise-canceling headphones, you might be shocked at just how “loud” the silence seems. You’re accustomed to hearing the heat or AC, the water heater or dishwasher, laundry in the washer or dryer, or just the sounds of the house settling or creaking. Most of this noise is normal and fine. But noises can also signal that there’s a problem.

Just like with your car, many of the systems in your home make noises during regular operation, but make different noises that indicate that something is wrong. Whether it’s your car or your air conditioner, if it’s clunking or banging, you’ve got a problem. Your home’s plumbing can make odd noises, too. What plumbing sounds mean that it’s time to get help from a plumber? Here’s a list for you.

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How Much Water Can a Plumbing Leak Waste?

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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It’s easy to see that a sudden, gushing leak or a badly burst pipe is wasting an enormous amount of water. The thing that might not have occurred to you is that those leaks get fixed immediately—because they truly are emergencies—but slow leaks can go on for a long time. At first, they might not be noticed. Then, homeowners might not think it’s urgent to deal with them. 

Months or years could go by, with a slow leak just gradually dripping away. But if it’s just drips, it can’t be much water, can it? Is it really urgent to have slow plumbing leaks fixed promptly? How much water can a plumbing leak waste? We’ve got some information that might surprise you.

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Don’t Let Your Kids Cause These Plumbing Emergencies

Monday, August 12th, 2024
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Any kind of household emergency is best avoided whenever possible. Plumbing emergencies are high on the list of home problems you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy! But sometimes the person causing your plumbing emergency is not an enemy at all. Sometimes, it’s your own child. Make sure that doesn’t happen! We’ll help.

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It’s Not a Ghost! The Truth About the Hammering in Your Pipes

Monday, July 15th, 2024
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Houses make noise. They may creak and groan as they settle. Appliances turn themselves on and off. Perhaps mice scuttle in the walls. But if you’re hearing a sudden hammering sound, it can be very startling! Don’t worry, your house isn’t haunted. But if a ghost isn’t knocking around, banging into your plumbing, what could that terrible sound be?

This sound is caused by a serious plumbing problem. It’s called water hammer, and if you’re hearing it, you need a plumber. What’s going on in your pipes to make that sound? We’ll tell you all about it.

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