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Plumbing Tips

Why Does My Shower Always Get Cold?

On most days of the year, there is nothing quite like taking a nice, hot shower. Often, we’re in for an unpleasant surprise when our hot water, turns into a frigid, cold shower. If your water simply fails to heat up in the first place, there’s a good chance that

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Water Conservation Tips for Winter Months

December has come and gone, and January is nearing a close. February will be accompanied with more frigid temperatures before March comes and the ground begins to thaw out to make way for spring. In the middle of winter, what more does any family want than to be nice, cozy,

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Prevent Holiday Plumbing Emergencies

Holidays are the time for celebrating with loved ones, and many people use this as an opportunity to gather family members together. While this is a joyous occasion, having many people under one roof can cause an unexpected plumbing emergency. A-1 Sewer & Septic Service, Inc. know that no one

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Why You Shouldn’t Pour Grease Down Kitchen Sinks

A common call from homeowners we get, especially around the holidays, is when kitchen drains develop a clog from cooking grease, cooking oil, bacon grease, lard or other grease clogs, and this is one of the easiest clogs to prevent. Pouring cooking greases down the drain, such as olive oil,

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How to Unclog a Drain Without Drano

Drains can and will become clogged throughout the daily usage that homeowners and their families place on the drains and plumbing system of the home. When blockages occur, whether in the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, tub drain or shower drain, garbage disposal, or any sink drain with stubborn clogs, backups,

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Prepare Your Plumbing for Fall Weather

As fall approaches, you’re probably preparing yourself for cooler weather, packing up your summer wardrobe and buying a few more sweaters. When preparing yourself for the cold, don’t forget your plumbing! Forgetting to prepare your home for the fall can cause easily avoidable plumbing problems. Make Sure Your Home is

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Some Tips to Deal with Water Damage

Treating Damage, Fixing Pipes, and Cleaning Faucet Aerators If you want to conduct maintenance on your plumbing, or if you are experiencing leaks and don’t know where to start, here are several things you can try to protect your home from water damage. Before proceeding with a couple of repairs….

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Do You Need to Replace a Shut Off Valve?

Shut off valves, or water shut off valves, are vital in your home’s plumbing system. It allows homeowners and plumbers alike the ability to cut off the water pressure when there is a plumbing emergency or while installing plumbing fixtures or performing plumbing repairs.  Shut off valves are like doors

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Summer Plumbing Tips

Kansas City Plumber Last weekend marked the official beginning of summer, and as time rushes on, it can be all too easy to let certain maintenance tasks fall by the wayside. Unfortunately for many people, this can result in a rude awakening, as small plumbing problems grow into massive emergencies.

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