Admiral Plumbing Services Blog : Archive for May, 2019

The Importance of Routine Plumbing Maintenance

Sunday, May 26th, 2019

hand-opening-faucet-of-sinkSpringtime—a time for “spring cleaning,” home renovation projects, and preparing summer vacations on the horizon. You probably don’t think too much about your plumbing system at this time, but should you be?

We think so!

Your home’s plumbing system undergoes a great deal of stress throughout the year. If you haven’t checked the condition of your pipes, appliances, faucets, and fixtures lately, then you may be in for an unpleasant surprise sooner than you think. Keep reading for information on how to prevent this.

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Is Your Drain Cleaning Method Hurting Your Pipes?

Monday, May 13th, 2019

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If your method is using chemical, store-bought drain cleaners, then the answer is, “yes.” But please, allow us to explain…

First off, we get it. One of the most frustrating plumbing problems a homeowner can deal with is a clogged or backed up drain. You might be doing something as simple as brushing your teeth and all of the sudden have an overflowing sink. Naturally, you want a quick and easy fix. Nothings is quicker and easier than that bottle of liquid drain cleaner, right?

Unfortunately, quick, or even affordable, doesn’t always mean effective.

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