Nearly 90% of American homes use hard water. So the chances that you live in a place with hard water are high. Water hardness comes from dissolved magnesium and calcium. Although drinking hard water causes no health problems, it gives an unpleasant taste of metal and damages household appliances. Water softeners help remove the minerals that …
If your bathtub is draining slowly, you’re not alone. Most bathtubs clog for the same reason. And the process doesn’t happen overnight. If you don’t clean your drains regularly, you risk having a serious clog in the future. But the good news is that most drain problems are simple to fix. We’ll see how you …
When you’re AC system isn’t working at full capacity, there are many potential culprits that could be causing the problems. Two possible suspects are the evaporator coil and condenser coils. Most homeowners in Ambler aren’t sure which coil is which or what they do, but we’ve created an in-depth guide to help you tell the …
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What if we told you that you could cut water heating bills without compromising water availability? That is the proposition of tankless water heaters. For most homeowners, low-cost water heating is a priority, so it makes sense that you would opt for an energy-efficient tankless water heating system. Energy efficiency and low utility bills go …
Receiving utility bills is part of the mundane life of an Ambler resident. But when you receive an unusually high water bill, you may even question the utility company’s credibility. A household of four typically uses 4,000-5,000 gallons of water daily. So when your water usage shows 12,000 gallons, you need to check for leaks …
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Tankless water heaters offer a space-saving option to provide hot water to your home. As the name implies, they do not require a tank which often has homeowners scratching their heads when trying to understand how they work. Here we explain how a tankless water heater works and why a tankless water heater might be …
As a homeowner, chances are you’ve stared down at a clogged drain more than once. Although they are a common occurrence, they are something you should try to avoid. Ongoing clogs are usually a sign of an underlying issue and should be addressed by a plumber in Ambler, PA as soon as possible. What many …
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If you’ve ever come face to face with a clogged toilet, you know it can be pretty tense. Watching that water rise quickly and knowing you only have a few minutes or even seconds to react can be extremely stressful. The last thing you want is for the contents of that bowl to overflow onto …
A common mistake many Ambler homeowners make is ignoring the signs of a potential drain problem. Although life gets busy and the idea of dealing with drain problems adds one more thing to your list, when you ignore the signs, it can lead to far more serious, and extremely costly issues. Here we look at …
If you notice your toilet isn’t flushing properly, it could be a tank issue. Lift the lid (if it’s accessible) of your toilet tank and take a look inside. This tank runs clean water, which helps your toilet flush. If the tank is empty, there could be a problem. At PlumbPRO Services we specialize in …
