MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Plumbing Repair’

The 5 Levels of Plumbing Performance

Monday, February 22nd, 2021

Some people have a misconception that plumbing systems either “work” or they “don’t work.” While it might seem that simple from where you’re standing when you only see the bathroom or kitchen aspect of a plumbing system, it’s more complicated than that. When you look at how things work underneath the drains and appliances, there are many different levels of plumbing operation.

How is your plumbing in Montclair? Is it passable? Or perhaps you’re in a new home with sparkling new appliances that don’t need any help?

Our team specializes in plumbing care to the point of knowing all the ins and outs of your waterways. Regardless of the condition, your plumbing system is in, or how little you think you need our help, the truth is that we can help you assess the situation. Take a look at the different levels of plumbing performance and let us know if you need help.

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How Do You Find a Plumbing Leak On Your Own?

Monday, June 3rd, 2019

water-leakWith no shortage of DIY articles on the internet, many homeowners take it upon themselves to try and fix their own problems in the home—including their plumbing. And that includes tracking down and fixing plumbing leaks.

However, we really can’t condone this strategy. Not only can it cost you more money in the long run, but it can also cause more damage to your property—you’ll be wishing you found a plumber from the very start.

But even with all that being said, we don’t believe in holding any information back. Knowing the signs of a leak could be what helps you prevent a major plumbing disaster in the home.

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How to Handle a Leaking Pipe

Monday, January 1st, 2018

frozen-pipe-damLeaky pipes are unfortunately quite common in the winter. The freezing and thawing of water in the pipes causes them to expand, which may force a pipe to burst open. Other factors can contribute to leaky pipes too, of course, such as corrosion or other means of excess pressure on the pipes.

For the most part, a homeowner is not most concerned with how a leak happened. It’s important to know whether corrosion indicates your pipes are in need of replacement, but the first thing you want to know is how to stop the leak and get things under control.

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Is DIY Plumbing Your Best Option?

Monday, September 11th, 2017

plunger-woman-call-plumberDo-it-yourself work has reached a new peak in recent years. With Pinterest and other DIY sites and guides, you can give it your best when you decide to take up wood crafting, knitting, cooking, or any hobby around the house. You can also learn some of the tips and tricks for, say, fixing a squeaky door or cleaning stains off the carpet.

But some repairs may not be suited to the same DIY treatment. When it comes to your home’s plumbing, you can’t afford to lose access to clean water, or to have a leak take over your home. Often, a professional plumber who has the right training for the job is the best bet—but some projects still have an easy DIY solution.

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3 Preventable Plumbing Problems

Monday, August 15th, 2016

You’ve got an entire household to think about, so it’s understandable that some home maintenance tasks may go undone. However, if a little routine maintenance can help to prevent thousands of dollars in plumbing repairs, isn’t it worth it to schedule a little time out of your routine? Mark some time out of your calendar to shop for home essentials and to educate your family on proper drain and pipe maintenance. It may help to prevent these common plumbing issues.

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