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HOME WATER TREATMENTS: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES?
Often overlooked, home water treatment is a serious matter. Treating and purifying your home’s water is an integral part of ensuring contaminant-free water for both you and your family. There are several home water treatment options available to consumers, so how do you know which one is right for you? Choosing the right water filtration…
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A SEWER INSPECTION
No one would consider buying a new house without a general home inspection. Checking out the structural integrity of your new home before finalizing the home purchase is vital. A sewer inspection, on the other hand, is far rarer. Few buyers think about what is going on underground, but it can be just as important,…
POLYBUTYLENE REPAIR
Hello, and welcome to the State 48 Drains blog! Today I’ll be covering Polybutylene (PB) repair and replacement. Let’s start with a brief history of PB. According to www.polybutylene.com, “Polybutylene is a form of plastic resin that was used extensively from 1978 to 1995.” Considered at the time to be “the pipe of the future,” PB…
HOW TO DIAGNOSE A LEAKING WATER HEATER.
We use hot water every day. Our water heater is behind the scenes working while we are washing dishes, bathing, or cooking. There are several parts that can wear out or break. This can result in a dripping or leaking water heater. Here a few tips and tricks you can do before calling out a…
THE TRUTH ABOUT TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
The water heater in your home is one of the most important appliances you own. While you might pay more attention to your refrigerator or laundry machine, your water heater plays a fundamental role in your day-to-day life. These days, more and more people turn to tankless water heaters when it comes to heating their…
DRAIN CLOGGED OR SLOW? TRY THESE 6 SIMPLE FIXES
Clogged or slow drains can be a real nuisance. Whether it’s a backed-up kitchen sink that makes washing up difficult, or a slow shower drain that threatens to spill over onto the bathroom floor, drain issues can be troublesome. Luckily, fixing a slow or blocked drain doesn’t have to be an enormous chore. There are…
WHAT KIND OF WATER HEATER SHOULD I BUY?
Water heaters are a vital part of any home. They supply you with a refreshing shower in the morning, a relaxing hot bath after a long day of work, and allow you to keep your dishes squeaky clean. In short, your water heater is an integral part of daily life. If your water heater is…
7 TELL-TALE SIGNS YOU HAVE A SEWER PROBLEM IN YOUR HOME
Regularly dealing with sewer line problems? Here in Phoenix Arizona, we are often asked how you can spot a sewer problem before it gets disastrous. The indoor plumbing you’ve come to rely on and enjoy shouldn’t be taken for granted! Knowing the signs can help you tackle the problem head-on. A sewer line, also called…