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Fix a Leak Week: Save Water & Money

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:29:04 +0000

March 15 – 21 is the EPA Water Sense program’s Fix a Leak Week! On the Progressive Plumbing & Drains Facebook page, we’ve been celebrating by posting a leak fact every day. By now, we all know that leaky faucets, showerheads, toilets and other plumbing outlets can waste tons of water and ultimately run up your water bill. Ready to fix leaks in your home or business?

Here are some resources:

The EPA WaterSense program’s leak facts and figures.

Regional Water Providers Consortium how-to videos on leak detection and repair.

Progressive Plumbing & Drains contact info – call us for quick repairs!

Plumbing Tips for Fall Weather

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:47:42 +0000

As we head into autumn, there are a few preventative measures you can take to steer clear of cold-weather plumbing hassles. Do these things before the freezing temperatures hit and save yourself a headache come winter!

Pay some special attention to your water heater – it’ll be working harder during colder months. Flush out your heater and remove any buildup (it reduces efficiency).
Set the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees for best performance.
Disconnect outdoor water hoses. If the hoses stay connected and water inside them freezes, it can cause connecting pipes to crack or break.
Check for drips or leaks from outside faucets. If you find a leak, call Progressive Plumbing and Piping. We’ll fix it, preventing freezing water from causing pipe breaks later on.
Insulate pipes that are exposed to cold temperatures, like in the basement or garage.

Now that you’ve checked off this list, go enjoy the fall weather!

Plumbing projects best left to the pros

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:51:11 +0000

As ABC reports, one in five people who tackle DIY projects end up having to call a professional to fix the problem after they’ve started. While there are certainly some projects you CAN do yourself, here’s a look at some plumbing problems you’ll want to leave to the pros.

Gas lines
A lot of cities require a licensed professional to work on gas lines by code because of the inherent danger in working with gas. Another reason to call an expert for gas line help is the threading of the pipe and the fitting of the joints, things that take expensive equipment that you can rely on a plumber to have.

Mainlines (Water and Sewer)
Mainline repairs also require special equipment. While you can rent a sewer snake relatively cheaply, but this won’t fix big problems. A licensed plumber can detect the problem and suggest a solution.

Clogged toilet
Sure, many toilet clogs can be easily done away with by plunging. But when the plunger’s just not cutting it, you may be dealing with a main drain or system blockage. Another sign of this is if all your drains are slow, not just one. If this is the case, give us a call.

Leaky faucets
Some faucets are so old the parts aren’t available anymore, and old faucets are often very difficult to remove. Conversely, some faucets are so new it’s hard to find advice on how to fix them.

Water heaters
When these complicated systems break down, the problem could be anywhere from electrical to the need for a new part. A plumbing expert will be able to get to the root of the problem.