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

The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Plumbing Maintenance

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Your plumbing system spans from your bathroom sink to the garbage disposal in the kitchen, the toilet to the sprinkler system outside, and all of it matters. It’s all interconnected. So what happens when you ignore maintenance in one area? It can impact your entire plumbing system in one way or another.

Having plumbing in Germantown, MD means maintenance, otherwise you risk so many individual plumbing problems that compile into one big mess. You know you should keep your maintenance appointment, but let’s detail all the reasons why.

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How Often Do You Really Need Plumbing Services? Let’s Answer That

Monday, February 6th, 2023
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Your plumbing is out of sight, out of mind until something breaks. You know what’s better than getting a broken pipe fixed or a plumbing problem resolved? Not having to encounter one in the first place.

Preventative maintenance should always be the first step, especially when it comes to plumbing. Dealing with water damage because of failed plumbing services is no joke.

With plumbing service in Frederick, MD, you can stay on top of your plumbing problems before they happen. You can’t avoid every potential piping problem, but you can prevent most plumbing issues and continue living your life. Let’s explain how.

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Do You Know Where the Plumbing Shut-Off Valve to Your House Is?

Monday, April 18th, 2022
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A plumbing disaster in a house that results in flooding or extensive water damage is a worst-case scenario few homeowners want to think about. But thinking about this possibility is important because it will help you prepare so you can protect your home and avoid major damage. For example, we recommend installing a sump pump in your basement to pump out water automatically in case of flooding.

But there’s an even simpler step we advise all homeowners to take, which is to locate the shut-off valve for the water main into their home. Turning off the water flow in case of an emergency will bring an immediate halt to flooding dangers. The shut-off valve is also helpful for smaller plumbing problems where you simply need the water turned off for the house. You may already know the location of your home’s shut-off valve. If you don’t, then this post is for you.

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Some Plumbing Resolutions for 2022

Monday, January 10th, 2022
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Have you already made your New Year’s Resolutions for 2022? Even if you have, you can always add a few more—especially ones that aren’t too difficult to follow through on. We recommend you make some resolutions about your plumbing system for this year. These resolutions will help keep your plumbing in the best shape possible and lower the chances you’ll need to call professionals for plumbing service in Bethesda, MD due to an emergency. 

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Tips to Prepare Your Plumbing for Colder Weather

Monday, October 18th, 2021
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Many people love the winter season, but without question, the freezing temperatures put a serious strain on your home that can result in expensive damages if you don’t take the proper precautions. No part of your home is more vulnerable to the ravages of the season than your plumbing, where frozen pipes and other mishaps can bring your home life to a halt and lead to expensive repairs. 

Prevention and preparation are key to helping your plumbing through to the spring so you can enjoy the parts of winter you love. We offer plumbing service in Silver Spring, MD, and have a long familiarity with winter plumbing problems, so we know what measures to take to winterize your home to avoid a seasonal nightmare. Follow us below for our winter plumbing preparation guide.

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Tips to Ready Your Plumbing in Fall

Monday, September 9th, 2019

We know you don’t want to think about winter weather yet. It’s still officially summer! But fall arrives in only a few weeks. It’s time to make special home preparations for the change in seasons. The earlier you do winter prep, the easier it’ll be—and the lower the chance of the first cold snap of the season catching you off guard.

We have a few fall tips for preparing your household’s plumbing.

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How to Prepare Your Plumbing System for Winter

Monday, December 17th, 2018

frozen-pipeIt’s getting colder, and the temperatures will continue to drop until they reach the lows of January and February. If you haven’t yet taken steps to protect the plumbing of your home for the ice-cold season, now is definitely the time.

We know December is a busy month for most people, but preparing the plumbing in a house to avoid damage from frozen and bursting pipes is one of the most important jobs to have done for a home.

And you don’t need to do it alone: a professional plumber in Bethesda, MD can help make the work easier and take care of tasks that may require special training and tools.

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How to Keep Your Plumbing System as Healthy as Possible

Monday, July 30th, 2018

plumbing-maintenancePlumbing systems can be pretty difficult to keep in good condition, considering most of them are hidden from sight. Most plumbing issues also develop pretty slowly over time, only becoming obvious once they’ve had plenty of time to cause damage to the surrounding area. Still, if you know what you’re doing there are ways that you can keep your plumbing system pretty healthy over the years. Have a look at the tips below that will help you keep your plumbing system healthy for as long as possible.

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Keep Your Plumbing System in Good Shape with These Tips

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017

plumbing-maintenanceIt can be difficult to keep your plumbing system in good shape, considering most of it is hidden from view. The problems that often plague plumbing systems also tend to be subtle, until they’ve been around long enough to cause more widespread damage. If you want to keep your plumbing system in good condition for as long as possible, though, there are a few tips you can follow.

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Keep Your Plumbing System in Good Shape with These Tips

Monday, August 28th, 2017

plumbing-maintenanceThe plumbing system is one of the most important parts of your home. Just think about how much more difficult your life would be if you didn’t have access to running water. Unfortunately, the plumbing system is also quite difficult to maintain, at times. Most issues that afflict plumbing systems are difficult to detect at first, and can have widespread effects on the rest of the home. It’s important that you know what steps you can take to keep your plumbing system in the best possible condition for as long as possible.

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