If your sump pump isn't working and water is leaking on the floor, call in a plumber to check the pump to see if it can be repaired. If the pump can't be repaired, or if it is old, the plumber may say it's time to replace the sump pump. Here's a quick look at how that's done.
Choose Your New Pump
You may need advice from a plumber when choosing a new sump pump.
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Efficiently Responding To A Plumbing Emergency
When your home suffers a pipe rupture or other plumbing emergency, it is important to be able to effectively respond to this matter. While this is not an issue that any homeowner wants to encounter, being ready for the day that your home suffers a plumbing emergency can potentially help you save on repair costs.
Limit The Water That Can Leak Into The Home
Water leaking from the damaged plumbing into the home can be a source of considerable damage.
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5 Reasons Your AC Is Making Banging Noises
Your home's air conditioner has a few normal sounds it makes, but it should never produce any type of banging or knocking noises. If you hear bangs and knocks, then it's time to get to the root of the problem.
1. Compressor Failure
Inside the compressor is several moving parts, including a bearing that keeps everything moving smoothly. If the bearing seizes or fails, or if a moving part in the compressor breaks and blocks moving, then loud banging sounds that are sometimes combined with a grinding noise may occur when the AC is operating.
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4 Bathroom Renovations Your Plumber Can Help With
When it comes to a bathroom renovation, there are some tasks you can do yourself or depend on a general contractor to complete. There are other issues, though, that are best left to a professional plumber. Doing so ensures the highest quality of work with the least chance of something going wrong during the renovation process.
1. Pipe Relocation
A full bathroom renovation will often include changing up the location of certain fixtures in the room.
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