Category: All Things Plumbing

How to Determine if a Low Flow Toilet is Right for You

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Pros and Cons of Low-Flow Toilets Since 1994, the federal government issued restrictions on toilets that they should not use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush. All manufacturers complied with this regulation, but early models had trouble with success. Now there are so many models that have undergone rigorous testing and are very

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Charlotte Plumber Advice: How Can I Tell if my Toilet is Leaking?

Is My Toilet Leaking? Household leaks in the plumbing system are one of the most common reasons homeowners call ER Services. Not only can pipes in your plumbing system leak, your plumbing fixtures are also known to cause problems with leaks. Shower heads, water heaters, outdoor faucets and even toilets can spring a leak that

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Charlotte Plumber Advice: How Much Money Will a Dripping Shower Head Cost Me?

How Costly is a Dripping Shower Head? Leaks are a common problem that most homeowners will experience at one time or another. What homeowners may not know is that these minor annoyances can actually be costing them a lot of money as well. Anything from a small leak in a toilet to a huge gush

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Charlotte Plumbing Advice: Is it Ever Okay to Pour Grease Down the Drain?

Can I Pour Grease Down the Drain? Have you ever found yourself wondering what to do with the grease that you have left over from cooking a meal? Many people have different methods of disposing of the grease or even reusing it. One of the most common places that a person disposes of grease from

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