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How to Increase Faucet Water Pressure
There are many times when we wonder why the water pressure in our faucets has decreased over the last couple of months or even over the last year. Many people think this will mean that they need a new faucet and right away call a plumber or go running to the local hardware store or chain store like home depot. More...

Getting Your Plumbing Ready For Spring
After a long winter season its finally time to get your household plumbing ready for the spring season and to make sure everything is ok from the winterization of the plumbing. More...

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How To Install an Ice maker Line
An ice maker line is a simple 1/4" or 3/8" line that runs from the back of the refrigerator to the closest water line in the basement or under the sink and it gets connected to the main trunk lines of the house with a saddle valve or a stop valve. More...

Home Plumbing Repair
Home Plumbing repair is something that every homeowner or resident will have to tackle on one day or another. It is something that all of us dread because the price of the plumber is not usually cheap and could wind up costing a bit of money you don't have to spend. More...

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How to Install a Grease Trap
The grease trap should be installed by using a no-hub coupling. The outlet piping should be connected to the sanitary drain. The size of the pipe should be equal or larger than the inlet piping. The outlet piping will also be vented so that the grease trap could not be siphoned in any way. More...

How to Clean Grease Traps
It is very important that you clean your grease traps every 90 days. During a 90 day period your traps fill up much that if your system was to overflow it would backup into your place of business as well as into the neighborhood. By cleaning the traps every 90 days or so you can reduce the smell and each time you the clean the traps because it will be easier every time. Another good reason to clean your traps is because it is a JEA Regulation that is enforceable by the Environmental Protection Agency. More...

How to Replace a dishwasher
Replacing your old dishwasher can be done with some common household tools, But please note if you are not comfortable with the process call a licensed plumber and a licensed electrician instead to do the job. More...

What to do if your toilet is clogged
If you get the annoying toilet clog, your first thought will be to find a plunger and begin plunging and hope with every plunge that it will be the one that unclogs the toilet. 90 percent of the time a plunge will most always work, that is unless there is an underlying problem besides the all too common too much toilet paper. Another reason why the toilet may clog would be maybe your toddler threw something down there and watched it just swirl away. More...

How to adjust your toilet float
If you are having trouble with the float mechanism in your toilet, we can help you adjust it properly. Located inside the tank is the water valve that controls the water for the refill cycle. When the toilet is flushed the water will be released from the tank and the float sitting on the top of the water will drop down and then invite the tank valve to release water into the tank. More...

How to Unclog a Sink or Drain
You may have noticed that your sinks and drains have been very slow to disperse with the water. It could be the kitchen or bathroom sinks or even the shower drain. The first thin you think of is to maybe check and see if anything is immediately stuck, you try sticking a wire hanger down the drains but you come up empty handed. Your next step would be to use a plunger, yes a plunger, they are not just for unclogged a toilet. More...


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