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How To Look For A Good Plumber

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 How to Find a Good Plumber. Palm Beach,Fl

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Good Plumber, Palm Beach Fl

How many times have you tried to find a good plumber? The kinds who will come in quickly and fix your problem? Especially when the plumbing goes for a toss right at the most importune time, at a family gathering, when you have a full house of guests or in the middle of the night, you wake up to find your basement has flooded. It would drive anyone insane. Then there is the problem of after getting a plumber, is he going to do the job properly? Sometimes the guy you called leaves the work midway or he does not do a good job or he will start the job only to stop and hold you ransom for more money claiming he had earlier under quoted. All of this can be so hassling and time consuming. How to solve this problem? Well one way is to ask around for a referral.

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Toilet Troubles Say Goodby

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5 Common Causes of Toilet troubles and How to Prevent Them

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A clogged toilet creates a lot of problems in the home. For one, the clogs run the risk of causing overflows and floods. Water damage is often difficult to avoid when a major flood breaks out. If five causes for clogs are present, then avoiding a flood is pretty difficult.

Five Main Reasons for Clogs

There are five major reasons for clogs and homeowners and apartment dwellers should be aware of them. Major clogs are often a result of:
1.) Flushing too much toilet tissue. Tissue does not exactly dissolve when it touches water. So, too much toilet tissue is going to create blockages in the drain. A flood is impossible to avoid when this occurs.
2.) Flushing the wrong kind of tissue down the toilet. Hand towels are very thick and even if you’re only flushing one after having dried off your hands, you may end up causing an overflow. As a rule, do not put hand towels down the toilet at all.
3.) Improperly disposing of things that should be thrown out. Cat litter is not supposed to go down the toilet. It belongs in the trash can. The same is true for the rubber gloves you used to clean up the bathroom. A toilet is not a makeshift substitute for a rubbish bin or garbage disposal. Do not put things down the toilet drain that the plumbing was not designed for.

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Major Plumbing Problem Tree Root vs Sewer Line

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A Major West Palm Beach Sewer Plumbing Problem | Tree Roots vs. Sewer Lines

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One of the more typical West Palm Beach sewer plumbing issues that we see with sewer lines are broken sewer lines from tree roots that grow into the lines. As the tree roots grow into the lines the pipes burst. The plant roots are trying to find a source of water; buried plumbing pipes make the perfect source. Vapor is created when warm water flows inside the sewage system water pipes and leaves to the colder soil that surrounds the pipe. Tree roots search out the vapor and expand toward it until it finds the source. Generally the source of the vapor is a loose joint or crack in the pipe. Once the plant roots reach the joint or crack, they expand into the opening to get the nutrients and wetness found within. After the roots get into the pipe they continue growing, and if they aren’t disrupted then they will continue growing until they fill up the entire pipe with a hair-like root masses. These masses will catch debris from the house like grit, oils and house fats. Tree roots that grow inside of sewage system pipes are one of the most expensive West Palm Beach plumbing problems experienced by our clients.

Tree Root vs. Your Sewer Line

It may be the most extensive West Palm Beach sewer plumbing problem that you face.

One of the complicated and mysterious things about tree roots growing into sewer lines is that without a backhoe you can’t see it because it happens beneath the ground. It stinks, doesn’t it? It would be nice to keep tabs on something that can make your basement or toilet bubble up with sewage.

To better understand how sewer lines and tree roots interact, you first have to know what “a sewer lateral” is. A sewer lateral is the stretch of sewer pipe that extends from your foundation to the municipal sewer line that’s located under the street. The majority of municipalities will not fix or take other responsibility for clogged or damaged sewer laterals. If you live in West Palm Beach, hiring a plumber to handle your sewer lateral is up to the landlord or homeowner. Sometime, the homeowner is even responsible for the portion of the lateral that’s located under the sidewalk or street.

One sure sign that you are having a problem with your sewer line is having multiple plumbing fixtures back up, including your shower, sink, or toilet. Call Hardenburgh Plumbing today at (561) 968-0000 for all of your West Palm Beach Plumbing Problems.

Bathroom Tips and Maintenance

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Bathroom Tips and Maintenance

These helpful tips should help to keep your bathroom running smoothly and efficiently.

 

• Fit strainers in your showers and tubs to catch soap chips, jewelry, and hair. Empty these strainers regularly.
• Once a week run hot water down your drains to keep it free-flowing.
• Repair leaky faucets as soon as you notice a leak to stop further damage to the faucets and fixtures from occurring.
• Don’t flush cotton balls, q-tips, facial tissue, paper towels, diapers, or make-up pads down the toilet. They will not dissolve and can cause a major clog in the lines.
• To remove mineral deposits on your showerhead, put a cup of white vinegar in a plastic bag and place it over the shower head. Use a twist tie to hold it in place and let it stand overnight. In the morning, take the bag down and use a damp cloth to wipe off the mineral deposits.

Showerhead Maintenance

Over time the holes in your showerhead can get clogged with mineral deposits that cause an uneven spray. In order to clean, follow the steps below:

• Unscrew swivel ball nut – in order to do this you will need channel-type pliers or adjustable wrench. You can wrap the jaws of the tools with masking tape to stop the finishing from getting scratched.
• Unscrew collar nut from the showerhead.
• Clean the inlet and outlet holes of the showerhead gently with a thin wire.
• Flush the showerhead with clean water.
• If your showerhead has built-up mineral deposits you may need to soak it overnight in vinegar. When you’re done, reassemble the showerhead.

Testing Toilets for Leaks

Check your toilets water level in the tank and make sure it’s not overflowing where the overflow pipe is (the pipe in the middle of the tank with a small piece of tubing connecting to it.)

• If you’re seeing water run into the overflow pipe, simply adjust the fill valve until the water stops about one inch below the top of the overflow tube.
• Put a few drops of food coloring into your tank to test the flush valve mechanism.
• Check your bowl after 15-20 minutes. If the water in your toilet bowl has changed colors, you need to replace the ball or flapper because it’s leaking.

Repiping:A Palm Beach Plumber Job

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REPIPING OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

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Whether installing pipes in a new home or repiping an older home, there are several options when choosing which piping materials to use. You will want to consider the ease of installing and methods of installation when choosing materials.

Galvanized piping was used in many older homes, and is not recommended for installation in a new home. It was fine in older homes, but over time it corrodes internally, and a build up occurs, causing the water flow to be restricted. Many homeowners today replace galvanized piping whenever possible.

Options for replacing galvanized piping, or repiping in a home include PVC, CPVC, PEX and Copper piping. PVC piping and CPVC piping are similar, although PVC piping does have the restriction that it should not be used for over 140 degrees. Most hot water in homes probably won’t go over 140 degrees, but the usual choice between PVC and CPVC piping is to go with CPVC. CPVC piping has been used for over 40 years, and will withstand temperatures of up to 180 degrees.

Most newer homes have either CPVC piping or copper depending on the builder’s or homeowner’s preference when the home is built. When installing CPVC piping, certain adhesives are needed, and only the adhesives made for use with CPVC piping can be used. CPVC piping is very lightweight compared to copper, and fairly easy to install.

Copper piping has been used in homes since the 1920’s. It’s heavier weight than CPVC piping, but one of the drawbacks is that it needs to be soldered. In an older home, especially one where insulation is present near the piping, soldering may not be a good idea. Copper piping is good in that it doesn’t support bacteria growth, and it can be “bent” to fit in oddly shaped places, rather than joints being used. Copper is good where water is not highly acidic. If water is acidic, tiny “pin hole” leaks can occur eventually. It has a smaller external diameter than CPVC piping and is very heat resistant.

PEX tubing has been used for plumbing purposes since the 1980’s and many installers like PEX piping because of it’s flexibility; it can be turned to a 90 degree bend in just 8 inches of space. Flexibility and ease repiping are the main benefits of using PEX tubing. It does require the use of brass fittings.

Whether repiping a home or installing new piping, Palm Beach Plumber can be a very valuable resource for information.

Hardenburgh Plumbing is your full service Palm Beach Plumber servicing West Palm Beach and Surrounding areas. For more information visit us online at www.hardenburghplumbing.com Hardenburgh Plumbing | 3565 S Jog Rd Greenacres, FL 33467 | 561-968-0000