Category: All Things Plumbing

The Problem with Galvanized Steel Pipes in Older Houses

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Was your home built before 1960? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve got galvanized steel pipes, and that means trouble about now. That’s because galvanized steel pipes—steel pipes that were coated with zinc to delay rusting— are now past their prime. The zinc coating has worn off, and the steel pipes are corroding, causing

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Get to Know Our Plumbing Technicians: The Who's Who of E.R. Plumbing

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Plumbing is rather personal. Oftentimes a plumbing technician works inside your home or on your property. We want you to get to know us so you know who your plumbing technician is. Find out who we are, what kind of experience we have and what we like. Then click over to Review Buzz and read

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Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Troubleshooting: Tankless Water Heater Error Codes

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If you have a tankless water heater, you’ve made a wise investment that will deliver endless hot water for 20+ years. Tankless water heaters need far less in the way of maintenance and servicing than traditional tank water heaters, but they still do need to be maintained, and when they have problems, it’s important to

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Charlotte Plumber’s Choice: The Best 2018 Tankless Water Heater

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As a master plumber and owner of E.R. Services, Dave Parker has seen a lot of water heaters. He’s worked as a plumber for over 30 years, and he’s served Charlotte as owner of E.R. Services since 1997. In that time, Parker has watched water heaters change and evolve. Here in this post we present

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Everything You Need to Know about Water Quality in Charlotte NC

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Remember how surprised you were as a kid when you found out you could survive over three weeks without food but only three to four days without water? Our bodies are over 60% water, and as much as the saying “you are what you eat” is true, the real saying should be “you are what

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