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The Benefits of Regular Plumbing Maintenance
When it comes to homeownership, maintaining your plumbing system is often overlooked until a problem arises. However, just like regular oil changes for your car, plumbing maintenance is essential for ensuring your home operates smoothly and efficiently. At Azerplumb, we understand the importance of regular plumbing maintenance, and we’re here to highlight its many benefits. 1. Prevent… Continue reading The Benefits of Regular Plumbing Maintenance
Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters: Which is Right for You?
When it comes to hot water heating systems, homeowners are often faced with a significant decision: should you choose a traditional tank water heater or invest in a modern tankless water heater? Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, and understanding these differences is crucial for making an informed decision that best fits your household… Continue reading Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters: Which is Right for You?
Common Signs Your Plumbing Needs Repairs
As a homeowner, it's essential to stay vigilant about the health of your plumbing system. Many plumbing issues can develop gradually and may not be immediately noticeable until they turn into significant problems. At Azerplumb, we believe that early detection is key to avoiding costly repairs and maintaining a functional plumbing system. Here are some common… Continue reading Common Signs Your Plumbing Needs Repairs
How to Clean garbage disposal ?
If your sink smells like the dumpster behind a restaurant, take ten minutes to clean out your garbage disposal with these freshening tips.Consider the environment within the average in-sink garbage disposal: It’s cool, dark, and moist, and there’s a near constant influx of food that gets shredded and scattered about. No wonder it gets smelly from… Continue reading How to Clean garbage disposal ?
WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE
Water heaters often work perfectly for a decade or more without any care, so they're easy to neglect. But a few minutes of water heater maintenance once a year pays off by extending the tank's life span and maintaining your water heater's efficiency and safety. First, you need to know where your water heater is. This should be very simple. It should be… Continue reading WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE
KITCHEN FAUCET TIPS
Don't allow your kitchen faucet to fall into disrepair. One way to ensure kitchen plumbing maintenance is to keep your faucet's aerator clean. Low water pressure from the faucet/sprayer or water leaks from the handle are usually caused by lime buildup and sediment blocking the small openings inside the aerator. Clean the aerator using the… Continue reading KITCHEN FAUCET TIPS
TOILET MAINTENANCE AND FINDING LEAKS
Did you know that your toilet can be a primary source for bathroom leaks? Check the water level in the toilet's tank to be sure that the water is not overflowing by way of the overflow pipe (the pipe in the middle of the tank with a small piece of tubing connected to it). Then… Continue reading TOILET MAINTENANCE AND FINDING LEAKS
VIBRATING SOUNDS IN THE WALL WHENEVER THE TOILET IS FLUSHED
This is typically the toilet's fill valve. When the diaphragm gasket inside the top cap of the fill valve goes bad, it loses elasticity and becomes hard. When it tries to shut off, it bounces in micro vibrations sending a shock wave back into the piping. You can test the fill valve theory by removing… Continue reading VIBRATING SOUNDS IN THE WALL WHENEVER THE TOILET IS FLUSHED
CAN GARBAGE DISPOSAL INSTALL WITH SEPTIC TANK?
Does your home have a septic system? If so, you’ve probably been curious whether it’s safe to install a garbage disposal. The simple answer is yes, but there are many precautions and preventative measures that a homeowner must take to ensure that the disposal does not disrupt proper septic functioning. Many of these steps prove to be… Continue reading CAN GARBAGE DISPOSAL INSTALL WITH SEPTIC TANK?
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT A SUMP PUMP FAILURE?
The best way to prevent sump pump failure is with planning and maintenance. It’s true that your sump pump could be defective, but more often than not, problems arise due to a lack of maintenance or careless installation.There are several reasons why your sump pump might be failing, and identifying these problems is key to preventing… Continue reading WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT A SUMP PUMP FAILURE?
HOW TO STOP THE SEWER SMELL COMING FROM YOUR SINK?
A rancid odor coming from your sink drain may just be coming from debris in the P-trap, but if it smells like a sewer, it probably means venting problems in your drain system. When the vents are blocked, flushing a toilet can create sufficient vacuum to suck water out of the trap and allow sewer… Continue reading HOW TO STOP THE SEWER SMELL COMING FROM YOUR SINK?
HOW TO USE PLUNGERS FOR SINKS AND TOILETS
TWO TYPES OF PLUNGERSThe plunger, sometimes called "a plumber's helper" is one of the greatest and most convenient household plumbing tools. The often underappreciated plunger gets a bad rap but when you need one and are without one, you’ll develop a real appreciation for its attributes.Before we explain how to use a plunger, you need… Continue reading HOW TO USE PLUNGERS FOR SINKS AND TOILETS
WHAT IS AN EXPANSION TANK? PLUMBING TIPS PLUMBER WATER HEATER
A safety device known as a water heater expansion tank (sometimes called a thermal expansion tank) can help minimize the risk of pressure damage to the plumbing system. ... Since water expands when it is heated due to thermal expansion, the water heater creates extra water volume every time it heats water.
WHY DOES MY TOILET KEEP CLOGGING?
Having to plunge a toilet all the time can be a real hassle. And plunging is only a temporary fix; it’s important to get to the root cause of the clogs. Here are five common scenarios that could explain why your toilet keeps clogging:1. Old toilet – If your toilet is older, it is possible… Continue reading WHY DOES MY TOILET KEEP CLOGGING?
HOW TO MAINTAIN A WATER HEATER
Your water heater is one of the most important parts of your home. It is the power behind hot showers, fresh laundry and clean dishes, so there would be some big issues if it were ever to break down. The average water heater lifespan is about 11 years, but without proper maintenance it might not make… Continue reading HOW TO MAINTAIN A WATER HEATER
WINTER TIPS FOR PLUMBING
Why Frozen Pipes Are a Problem?Water expands as it freezes. This expansion puts extreme pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor water faucets, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated… Continue reading WINTER TIPS FOR PLUMBING
WHY IS FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP?
Floor drain backups can be baffling. When they happen, it can be easy to assume that there’s a problem with the floor drain itself—but that’s not the case at all. In fact, backups in a basement floor drain are usually a symptom of another problem in your plumbing system.So, if you’ve noticed standing water in your… Continue reading WHY IS FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP?
WHY COPPER PIPES GET RUSTY?
Corrosion Copper PipesCopper pipes are often used in newer properties. Until some time ago, copper pipes were considered the ultimate among water pipe materials. In the meantime, multilayer composite pipes or the cheaper variation normal plastic pipes have been installed.Compared to the even older iron pipes, copper pipes have the advantage of having much smoother… Continue reading WHY COPPER PIPES GET RUSTY?
WHAT IS THE MISSION IN AZERPLUMB.LLC?
To provide our customers with the most professional, efficient and reliable plumbing serviceTo offer only top quality material and name brands that command public trust.To follow superior ethical policies in business practices by keeping customers apprised of the cost and options associated with their service before, during and after completion of work.To operate our business… Continue reading WHAT IS THE MISSION IN AZERPLUMB.LLC?
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR MONTHLY WATER BILL
Replace your current toilet and shower head with energy saving/low flow models which use less than half the water as older standard models.Replace your toilet flapper each year as they tend to wear down quickly.Repair any leaking faucets and check toilet for leaks.Have outside sprinklers on a timer to control amount of water released -… Continue reading HOW TO REDUCE YOUR MONTHLY WATER BILL
HOW TO TURN OFF YOUR HOME’S WATER
Don’t wait for a plumbing emergency! Learn to turn off your home’s water supply now with this guide to a potentially money-saving dry run.Chances are there’ll come a time when you’ll have to turn off the water supply in your home. You may need to do so for a scheduled plumbing repair or before leaving on… Continue reading HOW TO TURN OFF YOUR HOME’S WATER
KEEP THE MOLD OUT OF YOUR BATHROOMS
Your bathroom is going to be filled with moisture almost all the time. Showers and baths will fill it with steam. You might knock over your water cup while brushing your teeth and think nothing of it. Or your toilet might spring a leak. All of these sources of water are like a sauna for… Continue reading KEEP THE MOLD OUT OF YOUR BATHROOMS
WHY WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM?
Having a water filter in your home can make a big difference. What’s in your water, and everything else that you eat and drink? That’s the question on everyone’s mind. Without water, we couldn’t live. Staying hydrated doesn’t have to be hard, though! Not when you have a water filtration system. Safer Drinking Water For one thing,… Continue reading WHY WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM?
WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD WATER HEATER BE SET AT?
Your water heater accounts for about 18 percent of your home’s energy bill. If your water heater is set too high, you will be paying the price in your energy bill each month. On the flip side, if your water heater is set too low your water may not get hot enough (short showers), or… Continue reading WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD WATER HEATER BE SET AT?
CAN WE PUT COFFEE GROUNDS DOWN THE SINK?
Let’s take a closer look at why this is a problem and what you can do if you’ve already committed the sin and are facing a clog in your kitchen sink drains.WHY YOU SHOULDN’T PUT COFFEE GROUNDS DOWN THE SINKIf food can go down the garbage disposal, why isn’t the same true for coffee grounds?… Continue reading CAN WE PUT COFFEE GROUNDS DOWN THE SINK?
TIPS FOR NOT WORKING WATER HEATER HOT WATER HEATER
Once you did determine something is off with your water heater, you can perform these diagnosing tips to find out what the problem could be:Check for leaks around the water heater.Water leaking from the top of the heater could be the result of loose pipes or valve failure. Water leaking from the bottom of the… Continue reading TIPS FOR NOT WORKING WATER HEATER HOT WATER HEATER
DON’T TURN YOUR WATER HEATER OFF DURING VACATION
Should You Turn Off Your Water Heater When on Vacation?If you’re going on vacation soon, you may be wondering what steps you should take to save energy while your home is vacant. For example, most homeowners turn their HVAC systems on a lower or higher temperature, depending on the season, or turn them off entirely… Continue reading DON’T TURN YOUR WATER HEATER OFF DURING VACATION