Category Archives: Plumbing Maintenance

Recent Rain Helps Drought

The rain this past weekend has improved the levels at LavonLake.  In the past week the lake has gone from 47.65% full to 49.73%.  For more information about how this drought impacts Plano residents, check out the North Texas Municipal … Continue reading

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Carbon Monoxide

While carbon monoxide is not specifically a plumbing issue, poisoning from this dangerous gas kills hundreds each year in the United Statesalone.  Carbon monoxide is produced when any fuel is burned.  In most homes the danger comes from improperly vented … Continue reading

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Replacing a Shower Head

If you have a leaking shower head or just want to upgrade, replacing a shower head is a simple task for most home owners.  Using a small adjustable wrench, remove the old shower head.  Be careful not to remove the … Continue reading

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Get Ready for Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Starting November 1st, The City of Plano will implement Stage 3 water restrictions as mandated by North Texas Municipal Water District.  Residents of the city will be allowed to water once every other week on either Tuesday or Thursday depending … Continue reading

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Check Those Gas Lines and Valves

As the cold weather approaches, many of us will start using our fire place starters and gas logs for the first time in many months.  This is a great time to check out the control valves on those gas appliances.  … Continue reading

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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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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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