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Benjamin Franklin Plumber Duncanville describes why your water smells like rotten eggs

Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

Why Does My Water Smell Funny? Pure water has no smell, taste, or color. If a homeowner finds that their water smells like rotten eggs, it means a substance near the water is present in such high concentrations that a human can detect an odor. Contamination doesn’t mean that the water is unsafe to drink, but bad smelling water is so off-putting that people find it intolerable. People will quickly arrange for a plumber to get to the bottom of the problem and drink bottled water in the meantime. Here are some ways water can smell bad and why: Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs A common complaint is that the water smells like rotten eggs. This usually means that there’s

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Benjamin Franklin plumber working on plumbing maintenance for a sink

Do You Need Regular Plumbing Maintenance?

Plumbing System Maintenance Primarily, the plumbing system is a vital part of your home, and you stand to lose a lot of it gets ruined even for one day. Ideally, if you don’t maintain your plumbing system, it will undoubtedly malfunction at some point. Proper and regular maintenance is exceptionally helpful in preventing any leaks, and to also avoid costly repairs. There are several ways you can maintain your plumbing system for the best performance and avoid any inconveniences. Soften Your Water If you live in an area where the water running through the pipes is hard, you should consider finding ways to soften the water to avoid damaging your plumbing system. It is because hard water has minerals that

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville shows a photo of a clogged kitchen sink.

Why Is My Kitchen Sink Clogged?

Kitchen Sink Clogged? A kitchen sink clog is one of the most common plumbing issues. The good news is that if you have a kitchen sink clogged, it could be clogged by a number of things. The following is a list of things that can potentially clog it. Grease Grease is one of the things that can lead to a kitchen sink clogged. It is one of the most common causes of clogs. Grease starts in the liquid form. However, it starts to harden when it cools and hits your drain. There are several things that you can do to prevent grease from leading to a kitchen sink clogged. You will need to keep grease away from your sink drain.

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Ben Franklin Plumbing Duncanville shows a photo of an electric tankless water heater.

Is An Electric Tankless Water Heater Right For You?

Why the Electric Tankless Water Heater is Suitable for You Tankless water heating systems are becoming more popular with many households. This is due to the general fact of their energy-efficiency- the electric tankless water heater stands out as the better option for smaller homes. The gas option may be more suitable for larger households. Your household probably falls in the category house with three to four people at any given time. Several reasons explain why the electric option is the most suitable for these particular households. This discussion explores some of those reasons on a comparative basis. Hot Water Usage Styles Some homes need usage of hot water all the time. It is convenient to have an electric tankless

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville explains the tips to detect a gas leak.

What Does A Gas Leak Smell Like?

Gas Leak Overview Many people are aware that natural gas is a popular choice of energy for cooking, heating, and generating electricity. In the U.S., greater than 65 million homes make use of it or liquid propane. But what is it, what does it smell like, and why does it smell that way? The following is a look at natural gas, what it smells like, and other ways to detect it. The Scent of Natural Gas What does a gas leak smell like? The scent is a common question when people detect the unusual odor and worry about its source. The truth is that in and of itself, natural gas is odorless. This efficient, colorless, safe-to-use gas is a non-renewable

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville shows you how to increase water pressure.

Complete Guide on How to Increase Water Pressure

Everyone knows the pain associated with low water pressure. It can be a nuisance, especially when trying to get ready in the mornings or when trying to take a shower. Fortunately, some methods can be done by plumbers at Benjamin Franklin to boost the water pressure in your home. There could be many problems leading to the low pressure that your plumber will take the time to inspect and fix. It is essential to understand these methods, however, to know what to do in the future. Continue reading below to learn more about various techniques. Reasons Behind Low Water Pressure Before discussing the methods your plumber from Ben Franklin will utilize, it is vital first to understand some of the

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Coronavirus Update/Impact

As the news about the Coronavirus continues to develop, we would like to communicate with you regarding this important issue. The health and safety of our customers and employees is our greatest concern. That is why we have implemented procedures based on information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is a fast evolving issue and we encourage you to continuously refer to the website of the CDC for updates: www.cdc.gov. We have instructed our employees to take these common-sense precautions: • Stay home if they are sick. • Greet others in ways other than hand-shaking. • Minimize the risk of infection by conscientious hand-washing and sneezing/coughing into a sleeve or tissue. We have hung hand-washing posters

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville shows you why you need to cover your outside water faucet.

Why Cover Your Outside Water Faucet?

Why Cover Your Outside Water Faucet? Outside water faucet covers may look like an eyesore on the property, but you don’t want to underestimate adding one to your arsenal. They serve several purposes, and they lower the likelihood that you will experience a freeze-up after the temperature drops. Even people in some of the milder climates have chosen to employ these inexpensive and valuable tools. Let’s say that your region doesn’t go through the cold spells of other places. You never know when an unexpected cold spell might hit. Even Arizona had temperatures as low as -40 Fahrenheit back on January 7, 1971. Protect Your Pipes As the water freezes, the ice expands in the pipes, and this can crack

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville gives the top signs you need sewer line repair.

Signs You Need Sewer Line Repair

Are You Due to Repair Your Sewer Line? Is Professional Sewer Line Repair Service in Your Near Future? Sewer lines are indispensable. What exactly do they do? They’re essentially plumbing system lines that direct waste matter from sinks, bathtubs and toilets. They transport this matter from residences into main sewers that are below roads and streets. There’s no disputing that sewer lines are vital for modern convenience and ease. That’s the reason it can be so frustrating when they develop any problems. If you suspect that your sewer line isn’t operating in the correct manner for any reason under the sun, then you need to invest in professional repair service for it as soon as possible, no exceptions. It can

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