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How Much Does a Dripping Faucets Cost on Your Water Bill?

Generally, the American home makes use of roughly 400 gallons of water daily. Each time you run your faucet, you make use of concerning 2 gallons of water, take or give. Sadly, your tap may run even when you do not turn it on. Yearly, countless gallons of water are squandered because of a dripping tap. A leaking faucet can generally increase your water bill by over 10% monthly. That adds up to virtually 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. Allow us to put that in terms a house owner can understand. 10,000 gallons of water yearly is about 180 showers. Ok folks so that’s a lot of water!

Risks of Having Your Water Heater in the Attic

In Charlotte homes, it’s common to locate hot water heater in the attic room. Even if it’s common does not mean it’s a great suggestion, however. Water heaters that are mounted in attics or in other places upstairs raise the risk of leaks and water damage below.
Given that most Piedmont based homes lack a correct basement, it is common technique to mount water heaters in the attic someplace where not in plain sight. That may seem like a fantastic idea at first, yet remember that water heaters have a 100% failure rate. One way or another, they will certainly break down and you’ll probably be faced with a gigantic leak.

What Household Items Can Unclog a Toilet?

A list of select household items and the methods to use those to unclog a toilet that don’t require a plunger. Also tips for best use in using a drain snake.

Why Does My Hot Water Smell Like Eggs? – A Charlotte Plumber Explains

Why Does My Hot Water Smell Like Eggs? – A Charlotte Plumber Explains  Noticing smells originating from your water heater or hot water supply? The rotten egg scent is brought on by a hazardous gas called hydrogen sulfide. In addition to the strong odor it generates, hydrogen sulfide can also create staining in kitchen and … [Read More]

Navien Tankless Water Heater Comparison Guide

Navien Tankless Water Heaters Navien Gas Tankless Water Heater Feature Comparison Guide This Navien tankless water heater guide provides accurate, comprehensive information you can use to research the Navien Brand, one of the best-selling in the industry. For every model, the Charlotte plumbers from South End Plumbing have included complete specifications with key features of … [Read More]

6 Problems A Drain Camera Can Find

A drain camera can help find and diagnose problems in drain lines that otherwise would be expensive and time consuming to find.

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