7 Plumbing Myths Debunked or Proven

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7 Plumbing Myths Tackled Too often we hear a number of myths from our customers regarding their home’s plumbing.  From lemon peels into the garbage disposal to whether flushable wipes are truly that, our team of licensed plumbers address each one and either debunk or prove it. Myth Number One Ice Sharpens Your Garbage Disposal…

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How Humidity Affects Your Air Conditioner

How Humidity Affects Your Air Conditioner

Why Does Humidity Matter? Humidity is a measurement of the amount of water vapor in the air.  It’s that sticky, heavy feeling in the air that can make a hot day stifling and difficult to breathe.  Outside humidity isn’t something we can control, but inside of our homes it’s a condition we want to avoid.…

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Tips for Hiring a Reliable Plumber

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Picking the Right Plumber Ensures You Get the Job Done Right When it comes to selecting the right plumber for your next project, there are a number of things to look for to ensure you’ll receive quality work from your contractor.  Everything from credentials to experience matters, and it is important to know that not…

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Ultimate Guide to DIY Garbage Disposal Repairs

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Common Problems and Easy Repairs for Garbage Disposals Garbage disposals are an essential component in many homes and businesses.  They’re a convenience and a necessity for many drain setups in the modern kitchen.  Through grinding food debris, garbage disposals help eliminate the need to fill your trash can with smelly food scraps.  But like any…

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When to Replace a Water Heater

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Repair Versus Replacement: Knowing When It’s Time to Repair or Replace Your Water Heater Water heaters today are a ubiquitous appliance for both homes and businesses.  They’re necessary not only for our comfort but for proper hygiene and cleanliness, making it critically important to keep them in good working order.  When they aren’t functioning correctly,…

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Types of Generators: Your Ultimate Guide

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What Are the Different Types of Generators and Their Use? When taking a look at the types of generators available for residential use, it’s a combination of considering fuel type and function.  There are three primary fuel types and two main categories of function. Fuel Types Whether you have a small or large, portable or…

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What Are Sewer Cleanouts and Where To Find Them?

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What is a Sewer Cleanout? A sewer cleanout is an essential access point to your home or business’ sewage system.  It allows a plumber or sewer and drain specialist to access various points of your sewage pipe in the event you have a clog or require a camera inspection.  Without it, sometimes you may not…

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9 Reasons for Lights Flickering in Your Home

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https://surfside.services/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Electric-FlickerLights1.mp4 Lights Flickering in a House Do So For a Reason When you start to see your lights flickering in your home, they’re doing so for a reason.  Much like how your body can experience one symptom, like a headache or toothache, that is representative of a problem elsewhere in the body, your home’s light…

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How To Unclog a Sink: Tips From Plumbing Pros

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My Sink is Clogged: Where Do I Start? When you’re dealing with a stopped-up sink, there’s a number of things that could be the problem.  Hair, food, and other debris can buildup in your drain until it just won’t let the water pass freely.  When this happens, you have to figure out the best way…

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Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters

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Pros and Cons: Where to Start? Tankless water heaters can provide endless hot water, savings on your monthly energy consumption, and instant hot water for convenience and comfort.  But for everything good there is always something lurking behind it that could be an issue.  When it comes to the pros and cons of tankless water…

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