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When Dishwashers Don’t Drain

What a mess when your dishwasher doesn’t drain properly.  In most cases it’s not the machines fault but a slow or clogged drain line.  To help isolate the location of the problem, if your sink continues to drain properly then … Continue reading

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Hot Water Circulating System

If you own a large home in the Plano area, your house may have a hot water recirculation system.  This system is designed to provide instant hot water to even the most remote areas of the house.  A small pump … Continue reading

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Plano Stage 2 Water Restrictions

NOTE: The zone watering schedule has been replaced by an odd/even street number watering schedule. Effective August 19, 2011, Plano will start Stage 2 Water Restrictions. Stage 1: Find and fix leaks around the house. Prevent water runoff from your … Continue reading

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Area Struck with Water Line Leaks in Yard

As our North Texas soil continues to bake with the extreme heat and lack of rain, many home owners are seeing broken water lines in their yards.  While there is little you can do to prevent a break, you can … Continue reading

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Water Heater Leaks

When a water heater fails, a leak will often develop near the water lines at the top of the tank.  In many cases it looks like the water leak is from the pipe however, the actual leak is corrosion at … Continue reading

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Test Your Drip Pans

One of the most overlooked items in your home is the drip pan under your water heater and HVAC unit.  They are there to safely remove water away from your living area incase of failure in either unit.  It’s a … Continue reading

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Check Your Sprinklers

Your sprinklers should be working overtime in this hot weather. That’s what they are there for. To ensure their efficiency, it’s a good idea to periodically observe your sprinklers while running. You want to check to see if you have … Continue reading

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Waiting for Hot Water

Do you have to wait for hot water to make to that far bathroom?  If you’re like most homeowners, the answer is yes.  Not only are you wasting time but many gallons of water each time you want to take … Continue reading

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Leaks Under the Sink

One of the most common Plano plumbing problems is that pesky leak under the sink.  Do you have a bucket sitting under the drain or water lines?  If so, you don’t need to continue letting those leaking sinks ruin your … Continue reading

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Plano Admits Water Coliform Violation

The City of Plano recently advised residents that the city water system failed 23 water samples during April 2011. Coliforms are bacteria that are normally found when more dangerous bacteria are present in the water supply. More recent water tests … Continue reading

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