How Do I Locate My Main Shut Off Valve

December 9, 2022

Where Is Your Main Shut-Off Valve? When it comes to your water system, it is important to know where the main shut-off valve is for your particular system. Every system is slightly different, so it’s important to know what kind of system you have and be somewhat familiar with it to locate your main shut-off valve. If you are unsure about which valve is the main shut-off valve or if you’re having issues with your system, call your local plumbing company and they will be able to help with the repairs and show you where the valve is.

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Tips for Prepping Your Plumbing for the Upcoming Holiday Season

November 8, 2022

When the holiday season rolls around, many people are worried about buying presents and putting up decorations. However, have you thought about your plumbing system? If you plan on entertaining at your home over the holiday season, there are some necessary steps that you’ll want to take to successfully prepare your plumbing for the higher traffic demand. Turn Off Your Hose Piping Before the freezing cold weather hits, you should turn the valve off for your outdoor water. Make sure that you adequately drain the pipe and your hose. If you don’t want to go through

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A Guide to Preventing Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter

October 12, 2022

The winters in the Fox Valley area and the rest of Wisconsin can be bitterly cold with average daily lows in January hovering around 9 degrees and highs that rarely reach above freezing. There are also plenty of days every year when the temperature plunges well below zero. These freezing temperatures can easily allow water to freeze inside your pipes and potentially cause the pipes to burst. The good news is that you can easily prevent your pipes from freezing simply by following all of these steps, and if you do encounter a burst pipe or any other plumbing issue,

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6 Solutions to Low Water Pressure

September 12, 2022

Updated: December 18, 2025 Low water pressure negatively affects the quality of life in your home. Showering becomes more time-consuming, the washing machine takes more time to fill up, and doing laundry takes more time than usual. Apart from these frustrating tasks, you also risk dealing with plumbing problems over time. How to Fix Low Water Pressure Low water pressure can make everyday tasks like showering, washing dishes, and filling appliances take longer and feel frustrating. The cause could be anywhere from clogged fixtures to issues with your main supply line, which is

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Top Plumbing Issues in Fox Valley

August 12, 2022

Fox Valley residents experience their share of plumbing problems, like every other person in Wisconsin. Our [company name] local experts respond to various plumbing repairs and replacements all day and have found that most of our house calls rotate around the same issues. While there are common plumbing issues that you can repair easily, some of them require the attention of a trained plumber. That’s why this article is essential to help you know what to watch out for and how you can get help. Leakages Leakages mostly come up due to wear and tear.

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6 Reasons Why Your Tap Water Is Cloudy and How to Fix It

July 10, 2022

Why Is My Tap Water Cloudy? In an ideal world, you’d always be able to confidently drink, cook with, and bathe in the water that comes from the sinks in your home. Unfortunately, problems with hard water, questionable water quality, and municipally treated water now raise more concerns than ever. Many consumers are now heavily reliant upon countertop water filters, tap filters, water softeners, and whole-house water filtration systems. If you’ve got cloudy water coming out of your taps, you may be worried about using it. Following are six reasons why tap water

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What to Do When Your Drains Smell Like Rotten Eggs

June 20, 2022

Drains that smell bad can be frustrating to no end. Even when your Fox Valley, WI home is absolutely spotless, an odorous drain can make it feel dirty. Foul-smelling drains are a likely indication of harmful bacteria. Worse still, this means that germs may be proliferating where you wash your face and hair, brush your teeth, get your drinking water, or collect water to prepare your food. Fortunately, there are several ways to freshen drains that have started smelling like rotten eggs. Best of all, most of these drain-freshening techniques don’t require a lot of effort or spending.

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What to Do When Your Garbage Disposal Stops Working

May 6, 2022

A broken garbage disposal can create a frustrating and unpleasant kitchen experience. Garbage disposal problems are common and at some point, every one of us has had to deal with one. If you experience this problem, you should resolve it immediately to avoid more inconveniences as you use your kitchen. Why is My Garbage Disposal Not Working? Various issues can cause your garbage disposal unit to fail. These problems range from general wear and tear to electrical and mechanical malfunctions. Depending on the issue, you may be able to fix it at home on

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The Primary Differences Between Hard and Soft Water

April 7, 2022

Hard water is extremely common across the United States, but many homeowners don’t even realize that it’s flowing through their households. Hard water is essentially water that has a high concentration of calcium and magnesium in it. If you’re in a hard water area, it means that water moves through deposits of limestone, chalk, and gypsum before it reaches your plumbing system. Those materials contain lots of calcium and magnesium, so the mineral ions get picked up as the water passes through. Although research has shown that hard water may actually be a bit healthier to

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Traditional vs. Tankless Water Heaters: What’s the Difference?

March 12, 2022

Having a steady supply of hot water is obviously important. Both traditional water heaters and tankless water heaters can fulfill this same important role and both can be a good option depending on the circumstances. The two work in very different ways and both have their own advantages and drawbacks. With this in mind, here is an overview of how traditional and tankless water heaters work and how they compare to each other. How a Traditional Water Heater Works Traditional water heaters use a boiler and a large tank to heat and store water. Most

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