Why Is My Water Pressure Low? 10 Common Causes in DFW Homes

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Why Is My Water Pressure Low? Common Causes in DFW Homes “Why is my water pressure low?” is one of those plumbing questions that sounds simple but can have several very different answers.   Sometimes, the problem is nothing more than mineral buildup in a showerhead. Other times, low water pressure is the first noticeable […]

Hydro Jetting vs. Snaking

Hydro Jetting vs. Snaking

Hydro Jetting vs. Snaking: Which Does Your Drain Need? Your drain was cleared, water started flowing again, and then a few weeks later the clog came back. Does that mean you need hydro jetting instead of another drain snaking?   Sometimes. A snake and a hydro jetter solve different problems, and a recurring clog can […]

Why Does My House Smell Like Sewer? 8 Common Causes & What to Do

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Why Does My House Smell Like Sewer? 8 Common Causes & What to Do A sewer smell inside your home is more than unpleasant. It can also be a sign that something in your plumbing system isn’t working the way it should.   Sometimes the cause is simple, such as a dry drain trap in […]

Water Heater Leaking From the Bottom? Causes and What to Do Next

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Water Heater Leaking From the Bottom? Causes and What to Do Next Finding water around the bottom of your water heater can be alarming. Some leaks come from a repairable valve or plumbing connection, while others indicate that the tank has corroded and needs to be replaced.   If your water heater is leaking from […]

How to Tell If Your Sewer Line Is Leaking DFW Guide

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How to Tell If Your Sewer Line Is Leaking: 9 Warning Signs A sewer line can leak beneath your yard or foundation without immediately causing sewage to back up into your home. Wastewater may escape through a cracked pipe, separated connection or deteriorated section before it reaches the municipal sewer system.   Because most sewer […]

Cast Iron Sewer Pipes

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Cast-Iron Sewer Pipes: Lifespan, Warning Signs, Repair & Replacement If you own an older home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, there may be cast-iron sewer pipes underneath your home or buried in your yard.   Cast iron was commonly used for residential drain and sewer systems before modern plastic piping became widespread. It was a […]

Sewer Backing Up Into Your House

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Sewer Backing Up Into Your House? What to Do Right Now Seeing dirty water or sewage coming up through a toilet, bathtub, shower or floor drain is more than an unpleasant plumbing problem. A sewer backup can expose your household to contaminated water, damage floors and walls, and indicate a blockage or failure somewhere in […]

Who Is Responsible for Sewer Line Repair in North Texas?

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Who Is Responsible for Sewer Line Repair in North Texas? When a sewer line backs up, cracks or collapses, one of the first questions homeowners ask is: “Who is responsible for repairing it—the homeowner or the city?”   In most North Texas communities, the homeowner is generally responsible for the private sewer line running from […]

Can Hot Texas Summers Cause Plumbing Problems? What North Texas Homeowners Should Know

Can Hot Texas Summers Cause Plumbing Problems? What North Texas Homeowners Should Know

Can Hot Texas Summers Cause Plumbing Problems? What North Texas Homeowners Should Know Texas summers are tough on more than your lawn and electric bill. Weeks of extreme heat, dry conditions, and shifting soil can also put significant stress on your home’s plumbing system. For homeowners across Dallas-Fort Worth, prolonged periods without rain can cause […]