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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 18 Dec. 2013 Garbage disposals are an excellent tool to have in your kitchen – they make clean up easier and convenient. Unfortunately, the garbage disposal is a finicky appliance that can easily become clogged and broken, leading…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 9 Oct. 2018 There are many household projects that it’s a great idea to DIY, but when it comes to plumbing, it’s usually best to contact a professional. One of these projects is drain cleaning. While it may…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 13 Jul. 2018 Your sewer system is responsible for removing contaminated water from your home. Over time, the pipes may become corroded or cracked, obstructed by tree roots, clogged, offset or even collapsed. If ignored, a leak or…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 13 Jun. 2018 Your garbage disposal grinds up food particles to keep your kitchen drain free of blockages. However, your garbage disposal may become jammed, broken, or clogged. When this happens, it will fail to break up food…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 14 May. 2018 Clogged bathtub drains are inconvenient, and can be caused by a variety of factors. Soap scum, hair, and other debris can build up over time, leading to clogged pipes, leaks, and other serious problems. In…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 11 Apr. 2018 Water filtration systems are necessary to provide clean, fresh water in your home. Without a filtration system in place, your water will be filled with a variety of minerals, sediment, and other contaminants that put…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 19 Mar. 2018 If you notice that your water bill has gone up without reason, or that there are wet spots around your sinks and drains, it could be that your plumbing system has sprung a leak. Leaking…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 12 Feb. 2018 Clogged drains are often fixed by running a metal snake through the pipe. This loosens the backed-up material, allowing water to flow through. However, in some cases, the sewer lines may become severely blocked, and…

Continue Reading Hydro Jetting – How Does It Work & What Benefits Does It Provide?

Posted By The Eco Plumbers 15 Jan. 2018 Many people treat kitchen sinks like trash cans. While cooking, you may throw just about anything into it, turn the garbage disposal on, and hope it all washes away through the pipes. However, this is…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 5 Jan. 2018 You depend on the plumbing in your home constantly. Without it, there would be no source of clean water, no sanitary way to dispose of waste, and no easy way to draw water for showers…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 29 Dec. 2017 One of the most tedious things to keep an eye on is the health of your drains. Usually, people only notice they need their pipes cleaned when it starts to create an issue. Because individuals…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 22 Dec. 2017 When people buy a new house, sometimes they don’t have the luxury of waiting for a home with completely updated plumbing systems. They just feel lucky enough to have landed an older home at all.…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 15 Dec. 2017 Most people often overlook the importance of their kitchens’ garbage disposal units until those units break down. Individuals are also often unaware of how to repair the damage without assistance. It can be dangerous to…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 8 Dec. 2017 Most people look for ways to save money at home and work. Likewise, more eco-minded people are also looking for ways to save resources and help the environment. If you’re interested in saving money and…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 27 Nov. 2017 The sewer lines in your home are just as important to your plumbing as your water input lines, and yet they receive very little attention often until it’s too late. A blocked sewer line can…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 20 Nov. 2017 Drains of all types are prone to clogging, but perhaps none more so than the one in your kitchen sink. Kitchen sink drains are heavily used for food disposal, which means everything from starches which…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 9 Nov. 2017 Clogged drains are a nuisance for homeowners, but because they’re so common, homeowners will try many different solutions before reaching out to a professional. Unfortunately, a lot of these solutions are potentially damaging to their…

Continue Reading Drain Cleaning Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Before (Part 2)

Posted By The Eco Plumbers 2 Nov. 2017 Clogged drains are as normal a part of home ownership as weeds in the garden or dirty rain gutters on your roof—they’ll all happen eventually. Because a clogged drain is so common, most people try…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 13 Jul. 2017 An escutcheon is a type of plumbing supply typically made of metal that hides the unsightly hole in the wall that pipes usually come through. People can also refer to them as flanges or cover…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 13 Jun. 2017 If you live in an older home and are due for re-piping soon, you’ll have to make a decision regarding what kind of pipe you want to install. Over the last couple decades or so,…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 6 Jun. 2017 Even though you take care of your garbage disposal, things eventually wear out over time and a leak may develop one day. Despite your best efforts, these leaks can develop with little to no warning…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 28 Apr. 2017 Do you find that your drains regularly back up and clog or run slowly? Have you needed to constantly snake your drains because of another plumbing issue? Your drain lines may be clogged and you…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 30 Mar. 2017 Whether you own a home, rent an apartment, or own a business, plumbing problems are unavoidable. A small leak that went unnoticed a week ago can turn into a deluge that can soak your carpets…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 24 Mar. 2017 Modern technology has advanced both home and commercial plumbing considerably, including protecting the environment better than ever before. However, the environment can also interfere with your plumbing system. As nature takes its course, it’s not…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 14 Feb. 2017 At The Eco Plumbers, we provide safe and qualified gas service to residents across Columbus and the surrounding areas of Ohio. Because natural gas lines can pose many dangers, it is critical that all homeowners…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 22 Jan. 2017 Toilet clogs are just an inevitable and messy part of life. Even the best of us will have to deal with them at one point or another. However, if you have never handled a clogged…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 20 Jan. 2017 Dishwashers are an instrumental and efficient asset to our lives. Not only do they save us time by washing and cleaning all of our plates, bowls, utensils, and more, they also help save us money…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 5 Jan. 2017 One or more frozen pipes is an unfortunate possibility in areas that get very cold during the winter months. Since water expands when it freezes, metal or plastic pipes may burst when the water inside…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 20 Dec. 2016 Most people do not know, but the water that comes out of your faucets actually travels miles before reaching you. Along the way, water can be infected by various types of contaminants, which can alter…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 7 Dec. 2016 With winter comes the cold weather and frosty nights! While the season may be perfect for the way it enhances the holiday vibes, it can also cause various problems in the home, some of which…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 16 Nov. 2016 While many homeowners often take for granted the functionality of a garbage disposal when compared to other appliances in the home, garbage disposals actually serve a very important purpose in the kitchen. As most already…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 5 Oct. 2016 There are many factors to consider when purchasing a new water heater. First, you should consider whether a tankless water heater or a traditional tank water heater is a better fit for your…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 14 Sep. 2016 If you notice a slow drain in your home or business, it may be time to contact an experienced plumber to handle the situation before it worsens. While many rely on devices, such as snakes,…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 7 Sep. 2016 Most already know that sewer lines transport wastewater from a home or business to underground sewer mains. Beyond the functionality, most individuals do not give much thought to sewer lines until problems arise. When a…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 31 Aug. 2016   When it comes to utilities, one of the most important in every household is water. We need it to bathe, clean, water plants, use the bathroom, and more. High water use not only causes…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 14 Jul. 2016   Most people may not think of plumbing problems when they consider seasonal home maintenance, but summer can actually be prime time for plumbing issues. In fact, this time of year sees a number of…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 5 May. 2016 Recently, Aaron Gaynor, our owner of The Eco Plumbers, has helped write an article titled, “From Coast to Coast,” which has been published by PHC News. In the article, he and other owners of plumbing…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 22 Apr. 2016 If your old water heater needs replacing, The Eco Plumbers highly recommends that you consider a tankless water heater. Tankless water heaters are more reliable, efficient, and convenient than traditional water heaters, which have certain…

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Posted By The Eco Plumbers 2 Feb. 2016 What Causes Drain Flies? People normally check under sinks and inside cabinets for signs of pests and creepy crawlers. But have you checked your drains? Clogmia Albipunctata, also called drain flies, moth flies, sewer flies,…

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