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How to Conserve Heat This Winter

Reducing the level of heat in your home can be not only beneficial for your wallet, but can also help lessen your impact on the planet. In many cases, the cost of utilities takes up a significant portion of the monthly expenses of regular home operations. Whatever your reason, there

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How to Flush Your Hot Water Heater

The water heater in your home serves an important purpose by keeping your water heating. Many homeowners do not take the time to think about their water heater maintenance until their hot water heater stops working. If your water heater no longer works, you may find yourself in the cold,

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How to Install a New Water Heater Dip Tube

If your hot shower abruptly became icy cold this morning, you probably have a defective water heater dip tube. The good news is a broken dip tube needs only a simple fix. . What is the dip tube? This plastic pipe goes straight down from the cold-water inlet and stops

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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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How to Keep Your Water Heater Free From Rust

Water Heater Maintenance Tips If your water heater’s tank is like most others, it is made of steel, but there is also a layer of glass. If water seeps through that glass though, then rust will develop along the tank, causing a leak. The problem is, you probably can’t be

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How to Shut Off the Gas to Your House

WARNING: If you smell gas and are not aware of the location or how to turn off your gas, please immediately get to a safe place and call the gas company or fire department. A natural gas leak is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS and should be approached with the UTMOST CAUTION. Just

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Spring Plumbing Tips

No matter how hesitantly it has come, spring is officially here, and it will soon be time to start spring cleaning. This can include a much-needed cleaning and maintenance of your plumbing. You may need to perform repairs as well, as appliances may have had to work extra hard this

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How to Replace a Thermocouple On Your Water Heater

There can be many causes when you have hot water heater problems, and one of those is the pilot light for your gas water heater. If your water heater pilot will not remain lit, then the thermocouple is probably at fault and it’s time to get a thermocouple replacement ,

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How to Fix A Water Heater

When you are having problems with an electric water heater, there could be numerous elements that require repair or replacement, or there could be as simple as a thermostat that needs adjusting, and not needing a new water heater. Perhaps the problem lies with the water heater’s wiring, and that’s

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How to Keep Your Heater from Short-Circuiting

When an electric water heater is hard at work, the last thing you need is for it to give out, especially in the midst of frigid temperatures. If you have an electric water heater, then it is vital to know that over time, mineral and lime buildup can accumulate on

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