Month: September 2015
Why Is Drain Cleaning Important?
Posted By The Eco Plumbers 30 Sep. 2015 Cleaning drains isn’t the most glamorous homeowner maintenance task, but it’s important for health, safety, and comfort. The purpose of drains is to flush wastewater out of the home, making the area a prime location for mold and bacteria buildup. In the kitchen, food particles, foodborne illness-causing
Cleaning Up After a Plumbing Leak
Posted By The Eco Plumbers 25 Sep. 2015 A busted pipe, a bad fitting, or deterioration over time can all lead to plumbing leaks. Unfortunately, homeowners can’t predict when or where a leak will occur and if it isn’t addressed promptly, the residual water can promote the growth of mold and mildew and cause thousands
How the California Drought is Affecting Wildlife
Posted By The Eco Plumbers 23 Sep. 2015 As days pass and the drought in California continues, homeowners, businessmen, and farmers are feeling the effects of the dryness and the water conservation policies. However, people are not the only ones suffering from the dry conditions. The wildlife in the area is also suffering to the
Chlorine Testing: An Explanation of Common Testing Methods
Posted By The Eco Plumbers 17 Sep. 2015 Usually, we don’t consider the chemicals in our drinking water; however, every compound added through your city’s water treatment process has a specific purpose. Chlorine is one of the most common chemicals applied to our water. So, why is it in there in the first place? Chlorine
Top 5 Plumbing Scares
Posted By The Eco Plumbers 3 Sep. 2015 Professional plumbers field a lot of different types of plumbing problems. The following are 5 of the most common plumbing scares homeowners face. By understanding how they start, you can take the proper preventative measures to avoid these problems in your own home. 1. Clogged Drains Clogged
