Proserve Plumbing

  If you've got a faucet that won't stop dripping and you've tightened the knob a few too many times, you might have a leaky faucet on your hands. The average household's leaks can account for  nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year , and ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Your home might be contributing to this hostile cause.   It would be wise to call in a plumbing repair  professional  if you're not capable of handling the issue or want peace of mind. Here are a few reasons you should get that faucet fixed pronto. Save Money The first hit a leaky faucet does is to your bill. Believe it or not, you might be spending  10% more on your water bill  on the water you might not be utilizing. How so? It's those leaky faucets dripping water (and your hard-earned money) down the drain, quite literally. Moss and Mold Leaky faucets bring in moisture, which in turn brings in moss and mold. This filthy vermin grows ar...

  No one wants to be the person that pulls on the flush handle and be greeted by the sound of silence, rather than a whirlpool of water pushing down that filth away. If you’re in a messy situation like that, here are a few things you should know so you can come out clean. Emergency Flush Whenever you flush, the tank refills up each time so you might have some luck. In case you run out of water in your house, rest assured that you have at least one extra flush remaining in the toilet. If you’re out of luck, there’s a chance someone might have used that last flush as well. Don’t worry, the solution is simple. Filling Up the Tank If the emergency flush water has been used up, don’t panic. All you need to do is to fill it back up. If your plumbing isn’t filling up your tank, manually add in some water to it. You could borrow water from a neighbor or get it from any stream. The quality of the water doesn’t need to be pristine because you’re flushing it down anyways. Flushing It Down Aft...

We all love our furry friends, and we all love it when our plumbing systems work. But what do you do when your pet gets in the way of a functioning plumbing system? Doesn’t sound like it’s something that would happen often? You’d be surprised! A whopping one-third of US homeowners  have cats or dogs. This means that plumbing issues caused by pets are becoming increasingly common in the United States. To make sure you keep your home’s plumbing safe from your four-legged companion, take these three simple precautions. Start By Covering Up Any Exposed Pipes Pet-proofing is a lot like childproofing and works on the same principles. Things that should be kept away from your child are things that should also be kept away from your pet’s reach. Try and cover up any exposed pipes or wiring that could harm Fido or Snowball or be pierced and damaged, thanks to those sharp claws. To cover these pipes and wires, you should either purchase pipe covers or try a creative DIY option.  This wi...