The Clean Plumbers Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

How Can You Know You Need Leak Detection If You Can’t See the Leaks?

Monday, October 9th, 2023
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The question in the title of this post is one of the great conundrums people face with their plumbing. It sounds like a catch-22: how can you know that you need professional plumbers to find hidden leaks in your home when you can’t see the leaks because they’re hidden? 

This isn’t a conundrum for professional plumbers, however! We understand that hidden leaks aren’t fully “hidden”—they leave clues to their presence in a home, and if you know what to look for, you can figure out that it’s time to call us for leak detection in Tampa, FL. We’re ready with 24/7 emergency service!

Let’s take a look at the major clues that you’ve got hidden leaks in your home:

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How Hard Water Affects Your Home

Monday, September 25th, 2023
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Living in Tampa can sometimes feel like living in a vacation paradise, but there are some downsides. One is hard water, which means water with a high level of dissolved minerals, specifically magnesium and calcium. The water hardness in Tampa is classified as “very hard.” According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), water is “very hard” if it has a concentration of more than 180 milligrams of calcium per liter.

Before you panic, you need to know that hard water isn’t dangerous to drink. The minerals in hard water are natural and found in many foods and liquids you regularly consume. In fact, you never want these minerals completely absent from your drinking water, since they help with your daily intake.

We offer installation of water softeners in Tampa, FL that can reduce hard water levels in homes. You might wonder why you would need to soften your water if it’s perfectly safe to drink. There are some good reasons: extremely hard water doesn’t affect your body, but it can do terrible things to parts of your house.

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Top 4 Signs You Need to Schedule Sewer Cleaning

Monday, September 11th, 2023
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The idea of sewer cleaning isn’t a pleasant one. The good news is that you don’t actually have to do the job yourself. Only professional plumbers have the tools to thoroughly clean the sewer line that runs from your home out to the municipal sewer system.

The tricky part for you is recognizing when you need to have your sewer cleaned. You can’t see your home’s sewer line (thank goodness), so how can you tell when it’s become excessively dirty and clogged?

We’re glad you asked! Below we’ve put together a list of the four major signs that it’s time to reach out to us to schedule your sewer line cleaning. We offer high-quality drain and sewer cleaning in Tampa, FL, and we promise you’ll enjoy a super “clean” customer experience. That’s important when it comes to a job like sewer cleaning, but we’re adamant about leaving no mess behind us!

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