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Home Remedies for Clogged Drains
Your home has many drains that could potentially clog: kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, and bathtubs. You may have unwisely dumped grease, failed to use a drain catch, or maybe even had a child put soap down the drain again. Try these easy procedures to unclog drains in your home with some items you may have…
How to Keep Your Septic Tank Running Efficiently
Septic tanks are private, at-home, on-site sewage facilities that treat wastewater and sewage. These in-ground, watertight utilities are made from concrete, fiberglass or other materials. Septic tanks help prevent groundwater contamination. These structures can cleanse 1,000 gallons of wastewater from a home before releasing it back into the environment. Wastewater enters the tank from sewer pipes…
A Basic Guide to Understanding Your Water Meter
When was the last time you read your water meter? If the answer is greater than one month, you are not alone. Many homeowners and renters never take the time to read their water meters. Maybe you live in a city where someone from the water company comes out and reads the meter for you. Even…
Enlist in Routine Maintenance to Prevent Flooding and Damage
Homeowners find plumbing repairs to be costly and significantly damaging to their property when there is no routine maintenance. Protect your property from gradual damage and flooding with a routine maintenance program. At Brian Wear Plumbing, we offer a Customer Protection Program that hosts significant benefits of routine maintenance. Immediate Service Have you discovered a plumbing…
Use ENERGY STAR Appliances for Maximum Efficiency
Appliances that receive the good ENERGY STAR rating can save consumers an estimated 30% or more on energy costs. HVAC systems, washers, refrigerators, clothes dryers, and other appliances are rated on a 1-100 scale on their energy use. The rating refers to the energy output for every unit of energy needed to run the appliance. A rating…
Plunge a Toilet Properly
There are few plumbing tools more useful than the simple, humble plunger. Even though a plunger consists of nothing more than rubber and wooden or plastic handle, it is capable of clearing up nearly all but the most stubborn clogs. The toilet plunger, in particular, excels at busting up nasty clogs inside your toilet. However,…
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