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Plumbing Facts from Benjamin Franklin

Plumbing Facts from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, we can’t live without it, but how much do we really know about how our plumbing works?  Here’s a fun list of things you maybe didn’t realize about the plumbing in your house. Why do we call them plumbers? The word “plumber” is derived from the Latin word for lead – Plumbum. Before modern plumbing, lead use to be the primary material of pipe works used to carry water into cities and towns. As time has gone by, the word has changed into what we now call our mighty plumbers that help keep the water flowing in our homes. Who invented the modern toilet? The flush toilet we use today came from a variety of

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Duncanville Plumbers can help with any plumbing nightmares you have.

Plumbing Nightmares

Plumbing Nightmares If owning a home has become synonymous with the American dream, plumbing problems are the nightmare that go hand-in-hand with it.  It’s scary knowing that your home’s invisible architecture could turn on you at any minute.  To ease the fear, we share with you below a few plumbing horror stories and what you can do to prevent them. Check Your Pump: In Manasa, Wisconsin, a homeowner named Kirby took pride in his fully furnished man-cave.  Kirby was a responsible homeowner, but neglected to test the sump pump quarterly or flip on the switch every month to ensure it was up and functional.  It wasn’t. Kirby discovered this after the first heavy rain of spring, when his subterranean escape

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Duncanville Plumber helps with any slab leak issues.

What To Do If You have A Slab Leak

What To Do If You have A Slab Leak Along with sunburn and mosquitoes, slab leaks are the great scourge of summertime.  Insidious and invasive, they can be a headache for any homeowner.  There are four primary conditions that cause a leaky slab. Soil chemicals can lead to the corrosion of pipes and concrete. Hot water pipes, which corrode due to chemical and heat influences, are particularly vulnerable to this problem. Vibration of pipes that eventually causes them to wear down. Pressure problems that stem from improper installation or shifting ground. Improper construction practices on the part of a builder or contractor.   There’s really no way you can visually identify a slab leak. Only professionals with high-tech tools can

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Evaluating Tankless Water Heater Info

Tankless Water Heater Info – Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for You? Hot water represents convenience, relaxation and all too often heated family conflict when you run out. When it comes to energy use, the financial resources devoted to heating your water are second only to the cost of heating your entire home. Tankless water heaters continue to grow in popularity with home owners so Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville is always providing tankless water heater info, and will tell you everything you need to know about them. Also known as instantaneous water heaters and on-demand water heaters, tankless models consist of a gas or electric heating unit. Optimally placed, the unit contains heating elements that convert cold water into

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Gas Line Installation – Do Plumbers Install Gas Lines?

Gas Line Installation – Do Plumbers Install Gas Lines? When you first moved into your home, there were several natural-gas outlets that dotted the walls. They were quickly hooked up to your current appliances and promptly forgotten. However, these gas lines may require some updates over the years, as you alter the home. If you’re wondering who to call for gas service, your best resource is a certified plumber from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville. A Natural Fit There’s an industry misconception when it comes to plumbers. Water lines aren’t their only service areas. Plumbers work with gas lines because it’s a natural progression from plumbing conduits. They’re able to cut, solder or fit pipes together, so that no leaks are

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Ben Franklin Plumbing’s Guide to Water Heater Replacement

Ben Franklin Plumbing’s Guide to Water Heater Replacement Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville, the Punctual Plumber, offers the best plumbing services and water heater replacement in the southwest Dallas area, including Cedar Hill, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Glenn Heights, Grand Prairie, Maypearl, Midlothian, Oak Cliff, Oak Leaf, Ovilla, Red Oak and Waxahachie. Water heater replacement guide provided by Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Duncanville serves the Southwest Dallas cities of Cedar Hill, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Glenn Heights, Grand Prairie, Maypearl, Midlothian, Oak Cliff, Oak Leaf, Ovilla, Red Oak and Waxahachie with a team of certified plumbers. In addition to emergency plumbing repair, some of the plumbing services provided by the company include: faucet repair, drain services, toilet repair, plumbing fixture installations, tub and shower installations, kitchen

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Water Heater: Signs Of Failure

Signs of Water Heater Failure Most people don’t know when their water heater is about to fail. But you can avoid the disruption and damage of a water heater failure by watching for several signs. Here are four indicators that your unit may be on its last legs: Older water heater In general, water heaters are only made to last 8-10 years. If you don’t know how old your unit is, you can find the age by looking for the serial number on the manufacturer’s sticker on the upper portion of the tank. The serial number contains the manufacture date, written as a date code such as “F051052638”. The letter is for the month – F is the sixth letter in the alphabet,

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