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

What Exactly Is Hard Water and Why Is It a Problem?

Monday, April 1st, 2024

If you have hard water, that means the source of water leading into your home has high mineral content. When you pour a glass of water, you won’t necessarily see these minerals. They don’t pose risks to your health, but minerals can be harmful to your plumbing system and water-using appliances.

When you need to schedule service for your plumbing in Frederick, call our team. We can help with all of your plumbing needs, including concerns related to hard water. Keep reading to learn more about how to tell if you have hard water and the steps you can take to prevent hard water damage around your home.

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Why Backflow Can Happening in Plumbing

Monday, March 4th, 2024

If you’ve ever experienced a backflow problem with your home’s plumbing, you know it can be a real headache. Whether or not you’ve ever had a backflow problem in your house, you may be wondering what it is and why it happens. You can keep reading to learn more about plumbing backflow, why it occurs, and the early signs of a backflow problem.

When you know what to look for, you can stay ahead of backflow problems and prevent a big mess and inconvenience. If backflow ever happens at your home or you need another plumbing service in Chevy Chase, give our team a call to schedule your appointment. 

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This Is an Ideal Time of Year to Have Drain Cleaning

Monday, October 5th, 2020
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We recommend that all our customers have drain cleaning done each year—and we’re here to encourage you to schedule if you haven’t already had it done for 2020. This is an important preventive measure to help care for your plumbing in Germantown, MD and it makes an immense difference in day to day convenience and for the long-term durability of the drainage system for your house.

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Tips for Handling a Leak

Monday, July 13th, 2020
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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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Make Sure You Schedule Drain Cleaning This Winter

Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

drainThere’s a lot to do to get your home ready for the winter season. One of those things, though you may not have thought of it too much, is scheduling drain cleaning. If your drains are in good shape, the rest of your plumbing system will benefit. If the drains are clogged, it will cause problems throughout the system. Have a look at some of the signs that you should call for drain cleaning this winter, and what can happen if you don’t.

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How to Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing

Monday, December 18th, 2017

Frozen-PipeMost people become concerned with keeping themselves warm during the winter season. That’s a perfectly valid thing to worry about, but you should also be careful to keep your pipes warm as the temperature starts to drop. If the vulnerable pipes in your home are not properly protected, they might freeze if the weather gets too cold. That can cause all kinds of issues for you as the winter wears on. So, have a look at some of the ways that you can stop your pipes from freezing this winter.

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2 Ways to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing During Winter

Monday, December 19th, 2016

Frozen pipes are a common issue during the winter, one that can cause quite a bit of damage if it isn’t dealt with. As the water in the pipes freezes and expands, it puts pressure on the walls of the pipe. This can eventually result in leaks, and even pipe ruptures. If you want to protect your pipes from freezing this winter, there are a couple of different things that you can do. Read on to find out how to prevent your pipes from freezing this winter.

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The Importance of Annual Plumbing Inspections

Monday, August 15th, 2016

Your plumbing system is a pretty important part of your home. Many different appliances that you use every day rely on the plumbing system in order to keep operating. So, it’s a good idea to make sure that your plumbing system stays in good condition for as long as possible. One of the easiest ways to do that is to make sure that you schedule annual plumbing inspection services. Read on to find out how annual inspections can help you.

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The Problem of Backflow

Monday, September 28th, 2015

Have you ever been washing your hands, or taking a shower, and suddenly found yourself covered in tepid, disgusting water? That’s because of a problem called “backflow,” which is both disgusting and damaging to your home. Fortunately, there’s a way to deal with backflow by installing a backflow prevention device. Let’s take a look at why backflow happens, and what to do about it.

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Why You Should Have Your Plumbing Inspected Once a Year

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

With something like a heater or air conditioner, it’s usually pretty easy to tell when it’s having a problem. Odd sounds, loss of output, and the like are all pretty easily recognizable symptoms of a problem with HVAC systems. With plumbing, however, it can be quite a bit more difficult to identify issues that need to be addressed. Read on to find out more about common plumbing problems, and why you need to have your plumbing inspected at least once a year.

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