Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Backflow Prevention’

Why You Should Schedule Backflow Maintenance

Wednesday, February 17th, 2016

Backflow is a serious problem that can affect practically every home in the country under the wrong circumstances. It’s so common that most cities have mandated that all homes have a backflow prevention device. Chances are that you have one installed in your home right now, whether you know it or not. Backflow prevention devices can’t just be forgotten once they’re installed, though. Read on to find out more about backflow maintenance, and why you need to schedule it at least once a year.

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What is Backflow Testing, and Why Does it Matter?

Friday, May 22nd, 2015

Have you ever noticed water coming back up out of your drains? Not a clog, where water just refuses to drain, but a situation where water is actively flowing backwards through the system. If so, you have a backflow problem. Backflow is a serious issue that can cause serious damage, prompting thousands of dollars in repairs. Read on to find out more about backflow, and how you can prevent it from happening to you.

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