Ken Neyer Plumbing, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Watch Out for These Common Bathroom Plumbing Problems

Monday, April 11th, 2016

Naturally, the average homeowner hopes that they’ll never run into a bathroom plumbing issue. However, plumbing systems are complex, and even the best maintained system can eventually have a problem pop up. When you do have a problem, you’ll need a professional to inspect it. This is essential, as many do-it-yourself projects have a tendency to go awry and can result in costly repairs later on down the road.

In a typical home, bathroom plumbing is under a considerable amount of stress: more so than any other part of your plumbing system. Regular maintenance and reasonable use will usually help extend the lifespan of your bathroom plumbing, but to be prepared, be sure to read some of the most common bathroom plumbing repair needs we’ve shared below.

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Common Kitchen Plumbing Repair Needs

Monday, March 28th, 2016

Ideally, all you would ever need to fix a kitchen plumbing problem is a plunger and a little elbow grease. Unfortunately, homeowners are often met with much more complicated plumbing issues, which require a professional plumber to repair. Not to worry though. We are here to assist you with all of your plumbing needs. But what are some of the most common kitchen plumbing repair jobs you may need done?

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Should I Have an Automatic Shut Off Valve Installed for My Home?

Tuesday, March 15th, 2016

Whenever you go on a vacation, are you worried about some disaster striking your house when you’re away? It’s only natural that you should have some concerns about leaving your home empty for a stretch, but if you take the proper precautions, you can ease your mind about most of these troubles.

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A Few Common Misunderstandings About Garbage Disposals

Monday, March 14th, 2016

If your kitchen is like most modern kitchens, it has a garbage disposal in the sink to help hygienically remove food waste. Disposals make life in the kitchen much easier, and they also help keep food waste from going into landfills, instead sending it into the sewer system and sewage treatment plants.

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Repiping: When You Need It

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

Homeowners have a tendency to think of the pipes that make up their household plumbing system as invincible: they should last for as long as they own their homes. It’s true that pipes are designed to endure for decades—but that’s not the same thing as making them invincible! In some cases, you will need to call for plumbers to arrange for a partial or complete repiping of your home to take out worn and outdated pipes. This will keep your plumbing system healthy and your household as free as possible from clogs, leaks, and other plumbing issues.

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What Is a Reverse Osmosis System and Should I Have One Installed?

Monday, February 15th, 2016

Current events in the news have put concerns about the water quality from municipal sources at the forefront of homeowners’ minds. It’s definitely a wise idea to consider having a type of water treatment system installed in your house: not just a few filters on faucets (point-of-use filters) but a complete whole-house filtration system. There are a number of options available for home water treatment, and one of the most powerful is a reverse osmosis system.

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4 Reasons to Replace Your Bathroom Toilet

Monday, February 1st, 2016

There are many essential plumbing components in a home: shower heads, sink faucets, garbage disposals, water heaters. But few are more important for simply getting through the day than a working bathroom toilet. Any time your toilet starts to leak, overflow, run continuously, or clog, don’t hesitate to call on a professional plumber to fix it.

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When You Should Consider Water Testing

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

Professional water testing is the way to find out if you need to have a water treatment system installed and what type (or types) will solve the issues in the water. You can call us to arrange for testing. Our team will take samples of water from around the house, send them through a laboratory for testing, and then return with a full rundown of what’s in your water, along with suggestions for how to improve it.

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The 2 Types of Sump Pumps to Consider for Your Home

Monday, January 4th, 2016

Your home may be in danger of experiencing flooding in the basement or crawlspace during the year because of storm conditions, plumbing accidents, or a high water table. This is why a sump pump is an important appliance in many houses: these devices automatically pump out the excess moisture that collects in the lower parts of a building, taking the water from an excavated pit (called the sump) and removing it into the wastewater system or a well.

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Hard Water: What It Is and Why You Don’t Want It in Your Plumbing

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015

The term hard water is one that often confuses people. Isn’t “hard water” just ice? But regardless of whether people know what hard water is or not, they usually understand that it isn’t something that they want in their plumbing… which is exactly right. If your home suffers from hard water, you’ll need to contact plumbers to install a special water softener to counteract it.

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