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Summer is a great time to relax and not worry about plumbing problems, right? After all, the pipes can’t freeze and cause a flood: so what can possibly go wrong? Plenty! Unfortunately, summertime is when our water usage is at its highest level of the year and that makes the hottest months prime time for various and assorted plumbing issues. Here is a quick overview of what to look out for and how to know when it’s time to call a plumber.

–Problem: Watch those sprinkler heads! If you have an automatic irrigation system in place, chances are that some or most of your sprinkler heads are the pop-up variety. It is not uncommon for these heads to get stuck in the “up” position during their cycle, especially if you have especially hard water that can make the mechanism sticky. Inevitably, a car or a lawn mower will take off the top of that head, resulting in a geyser the next time the system is run.

Solution: Make it a habit to inspect your sprinkler heads often during the season that they are in heavy use, and follow manufacturer’s instruction for proper care and maintenance to prevent “sticking.Utah Plumbing Utah Water Heaters Utah Air Conditioning Furnace Contractors Salt Lake Tankless Water Heaters Salt Lake Air Duct Cleaning Salt Lake Continue reading →

It’s the middle of the night and you’re lying in bed wide awake — again. From the bathroom next door you can hear “it:” that subtle yet nagging noise that has been disrupting your rest for the last two weeks. Even if you possess only the most rudimentary of plumbing skills, there are steps you can take to stop chronic drips and take your nights back! Here are some tips.

What Kind of Faucet Do You Have?

The most common causes of dripping taps are worn or loose parts. It will save you tons of time and aggravation if you know what kind of mechanism is operating under the faucet. Compression and ball faucets are the ones most likely to leak, so chances are good you are dealing with one of these two types.

Fixing a Compression Faucet Leak

A compression system will have two separate handles: one for hot water and one for cold, both of which require tightening either to the left or to the right in order to turn off water flow.

–Turn off main water supply and cover drain with a stopper or towel to prevent small parts from falling down the drain.Utah Plumbing Utah Water Heaters Utah Air Conditioning Furnace Contractors Salt Lake Tankless Water Heaters Salt Lake Air Duct Cleaning Salt Lake Continue reading →

It has happened to most of us at one time or another: we’re enjoying a nice leisurely shower; the shampoo is all lathered up; just as we go to rinse our faces, someone in another part of the house either turns on a faucet or flushes a toilet. Quick as a wink, the hot water temperature in the shower spikes and we get burned! For most of us, this type of mishap is merely an inconvenience that gives us pain and ruins our day; but for more vulnerable people like infants, children, and slower-moving senior citizens, more serious scalding is a very real possibility.

Did you know that 90% of hot water scalding incidents happen at home? The effects of these types of burns are swift and severe and can affect a person’s quality of life for years to come. Fortunately, there are some simple plumbing solutions to hot water temperature spikes in the tub or shower: here is an overview.

Mixing valves are easily installed by any quality plumbing service: they are attached right to the hot and cold water source that feeds the shower or tub.Utah Plumbing Utah Water Heaters Utah Air Conditioning Furnace Contractors Salt Lake Tankless Water Heaters Salt Lake Air Duct Cleaning Salt Lake Continue reading →