Category: All Things Plumbing

Worried About Water Heater In Attic?

Is It Safe to Have Your Water Heater in the Attic? Many homes have bulky, tank hot water heaters. These typically take up a large amount of space and they’re not something you want out in the open. In many homes across the country, you can find the hot water heater in the basement. However,

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Which is More Cost Effective: Tankless or Traditional Water Heater?

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Compare Tank and Tankless Water Heaters by Cost Effectiveness So you’ve made the decision to buy a new water heater and now you are wondering which to choose – tank or tankless. There are several important aspects of the decision to consider before making your choice and you should first assess your existing infrastructure and

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Charlotte Plumber Answers Question: How Old is Your Water Heater

To determine how old your water heater is, you will need to two do things. 1. Find the label on the water heater. 2. Determine the brand of your water heater. 3. Decode the label by finding out (chart below) how that brand of water heater documents the manufacturing date within the serial number on

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Where Do I Turn Off the Water to my House?

Do you know how many times we hear this question in Charlotte, NC? Don’t wait until a plumbing disaster occurs. Everyone in your home should know how to turn off the water in your house, beyond turning off the faucet. Follow these simple tips and you and your family can assured if a plumbing disaster

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Charlotte Plumber: How to Install New Toilet Seal – Part 2

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What do you need to do first to replace the toilet seal? First, you need to make sure there is no water in the toilet or going to the toilet. Shut off the water supply by turning the valve clockwise (the valve will be behind the toilet or in the basement directly beneath the toilet).

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