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

How Can You Know You Have Hidden Leaks When They’re … Hidden?

Monday, September 19th, 2022

The hidden plumbing leak can create a Catch-22: you have to know to look for hidden leaks, but how can you know to look for them if they’re hidden? The secret is vigilance combined with occasional preventive plumbing service in Frederick, MD.

The sad truth is that many homes in the US suffer from hidden leaks that waste a combined billions of gallons of water each year. The older your home, the more likely you have plumbing leaks disguised somewhere in the walls, slowly letting water escape, raising your bills and causing gradual water damage. We recommend you pay close attention to any of these signs of hidden leaks as well as schedule routine leak detection with professionals every few years.

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Why Is My Toilet Making a Gurgling Sound?

Monday, February 21st, 2022

When toilets produce a gurgling sound, many homeowners often find themselves wondering whether the gurgling sound is a cry for help from their drainage or it’s just a typical sound. Unfortunately, it’s the former.

When you encounter a rumbling, weird sound randomly or after you’ve flushed the toilet, it often means that there’s an underlying problem in your plumbing system that you need to handle. In many cases, it can be hard to determine whether it’s a minor situation or it’ll require plenty of plumbing work.

So, what causes that irritating gurgling sound? This post will discuss what makes your toilet produce that sound and how you can fix it.

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Water Stain on the Ceiling? You May Have a Serious Plumbing Leak!

Monday, November 1st, 2021

There are many problems you don’t want to see in your house, and one that people often fear is seeing a noticeable water stain on the ceiling. What does it mean? What can you do about it?

Unfortunately, the answer many people have to the second question is “Ignore it.” We know that denying a problem often seems like the easiest way to deal with something in the short term. But trust us as professional plumbers—ignoring a water stain on the ceiling is the worst thing you can do. Almost as bad is trying to cover up the stain. This isn’t just a cosmetic problem: you likely have a major plumbing issue.

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Tips to Prepare Your Plumbing for Colder Weather

Monday, October 18th, 2021

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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The Sneaky Enemy of Your Pipes: Pinhole Leaks

Monday, September 20th, 2021

Hidden plumbing leaks in a house can account for a massive waste of water. While you quietly enjoy your home life, pipes hidden in floorboards and walls might be taking money from your wallet and even causing damage to the building.

This is why hidden leak detection is an essential plumbing service in Frederick, MD we offer. If you have any suspicions about a rise in your water usage, call us to check for hidden leaks.

In this post, we’ll examine one of the sneakiest of all hidden leaks: pinhole leaks. As the name indicates, these are tiny leaks—but that doesn’t mean they won’t create problems for you.

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Why DIY Plumbing Is a Bad Idea

Monday, July 12th, 2021

“Fix-it-yourself” is a popular modern philosophy, and we agree with it—for some parts of a house. Getting out the tools and going to the hardware store for supplies can help you save money with several repairs around your home, and some people even enjoy getting hands-on with solving issues on their own.

When it comes to the plumbing in a home, however, DIY should be off the table except for some basic fixes such as cleaning out aerators in faucet heads. As tempted as you may feel to put on a belt filled with all the wrenches you can carry, residential plumbing jobs such as leak repair, toilet replacement, drain cleaning, and anything to do with water heaters are not for amateurs. Unless you’re a professional plumber yourself, leave your plumbing in Bethesda, MD in the hands of our licensed plumbers.

Below we’ll go over some reasons amateur plumbing is a mistake.

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How Long Will the Plumbing Pipes in My Home Last?

Monday, September 21st, 2020

If you’re asking this question, you are already ahead of the game compared to many homeowners, who often assume the pipes in their plumbing system will last for as long as their house lasts. Since most plumbing is out of sight, it is often out of mind—and the pipes are made from metal, so nothing will happen to them.

It only takes a bit of consideration to realize this isn’t true. Metal decays and corrodes, and the daily strain on freshwater and wastewater pipes will wear them down. There are also chemicals in the water that can cause damage, as well as hard water minerals. You can expect many years of service from plumbing pipes, but eventually, they must be replaced.

So, how long will the pipes in your plumbing in Kensington, MD last?

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Why Do My Pipes Make a Loud Banging Sound?

Monday, August 24th, 2020

It’s a jarring noise—a sudden bang or clank from the pipes in the walls of your house. It sounds like someone struck a hammer against the pipe material. In fact, that’s where the name of this phenomenon comes from: water hammer. Also known as hydraulic shock, but that’s not as fun a name, is it?

But this isn’t a fun occurrence, and you may have reason to be worried aside from the startling sensation of sudden noises from the walls. Water hammer can indicate problems with your home’s plumbing that may require calling our professionals to examine your pipes and find out what, if anything, we need to do.

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Tips for Handling a Leak

Monday, July 13th, 2020

When you have a leak in your home you want to get it to stop no matter where it is. After all, leaks that are left alone for too long are going to create a variety of problems for your home and can even create problems for your health. To handle a leak properly, you need to have a reliable resource for your plumbing repairs in Frederick.

Our plumbing pros are great at identifying and fixing leaks in your home. The only thing you need to do is reach out for service. To do that though you need to know when to reach out. We can help with that too by telling you more about the warning signs that there is a leak in your home wreaking havoc.

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Why Are There Black Specks in My Water?

Monday, May 4th, 2020

Sometimes, water quality issues with the water supply in a house aren’t immediately obvious. But if you notice there are black specks floating around in the water coming from your taps, your internal alarms will go off. Where are these black specks coming from? Are they dangerous? What can be done about them?

You may need a plumber in Frederick, MD to help you with your water quality problems, starting with diagnosing why you’ve got black specks in the water in the first place. You can trust our plumbers to find out what’s affecting your water supply and find solutions to it. Below are some of the common causes of this problem, but you will want to turn to a professional to get an exact answer.

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