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04 May A man kneeling on the floor and talking on the phone while beside a water-damaged wall with a bucket and sponge nearby

6 Common Spring Plumbing Problems and Solutions

Posted by PlumbWize

With pleasant weather and pretty flowers, the arrival of spring brings joy to many. However, it can also spell trouble from a plumbing perspective.  Having been in the plumbing business for many years, PlumbWize has seen every unique plumbing issue for each season. Read More

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11 March Closeup of the edge of a drain pipe that is filled with tree roots

Signs You Have Tree Roots in Your Drain Pipes

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For a plumbing system to work effectively, clean water must be supplied to your property and wastewater must be carried away efficiently. As you can imagine, having tree roots in your home’s drain pipes is a serious problem. Though to many new homeowners, this may seem like an unlikely scenario, it’s a case that we, at PlumbWize, are faced with every now and then. Read More

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09 March A plumber working on PEX pipes with polyphenylsulfone fittings

Kitec vs PEX Plumbing: What’s the Difference?

Posted by PlumbWize

If there is one key thing to remember when it comes to Kitec vs PEX plumbing, it’s this: Kitec plumbing needs to be replaced as soon as possible; meanwhile, PEX plumbing is in many ways considered an upgrade from traditional plumbing materials. So when it comes to advantages, there is very little that can be said for Kitec plumbing. Read More

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23 February Overhead shot of a person using a sink

Why Do My Drains Smell?

Posted by PlumbWize

A plumbing system that is in good working order should do two things: supply clean water to your home and direct wastewater away. For the latter function, various kinds of drains in your home or property play a critical role. For example, the drains in your sinks, showers, bathtubs, and toilets all channel wastewater away. Because of this, they may emit bad drain smells from time to time. Read More

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