General Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Repiping: Old Pipes to New Pipes in Your House

Monday, April 15th, 2024

If you live in a house built before the 1970s, there’s a high chance that your plumbing system is not up to modern standards. Here at General Plumbing and Air Conditioning, we have seen how outdated materials used in older plumbing systems can lead to problems that affect a home’s water quality, pressure, and even lead to costly leaks. Understanding the issues associated with old plumbing and considering whether to replace your pipes with newer material (repiping) is crucial for maintaining a working plumbing system.

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Several Big Plumbing Emergencies You May Encounter

Monday, March 18th, 2024

Plumbing disasters are household problems that can send people into a panic just from thinking about them. From burst pipes to sewer line backups, these issues can wreak havoc on your home if you don’t have them dealt with right away. That’s why having access to reliable 24-hour emergency plumbing in Lake Worth is essential. We understand the urgency of these situations, and we’re here to provide swift and effective solutions to protect your home and your family.

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Pinhole Leaks—Why They’re a Big Plumbing Problem

Monday, March 4th, 2024

Pinhole leaks. The words don’t sound too intimidating, do they? But these leaks are an insidious and common problem that affects the plumbing in many homes. We want to help you understand what they are so you’ll know what to do when you encounter them.

The term pinhole leaks refers to extremely small holes that develop in pipes. These holes can be so small that you can only see them with a magnifying glass. There are several factors that can cause pinhole leaks: corrosion, chemicals in the water, water velocity, and sometimes manufacturing defects.

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Stop the Drip, Save the Day: How Whole-Home Leak Detection Protects Your Castle and Wallet

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

Imagine this: you’re on vacation, basking in the sun, carefree and relaxed. Suddenly, your phone buzzes with an alert: a leak has sprung in your home! Panic sets in, visions of water damage and skyrocketing repair bills flood your mind. But wait! You have a secret weapon: a whole-home leak detection system, your silent guardian against aquatic disasters.

But what exactly is whole-home leak detection? How does it work its magic? And most importantly, can it really save you money on your homeowners insurance?

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Why We Recommend Regular Plumbing Inspections

Monday, February 19th, 2024

Do you think about maintenance for your plumbing system? You might believe that all you really need to do is occasionally clean the toilets and pay attention to not putting the wrong items down drains. But plumbing maintenance is more intense than this, and it requires the work of professional plumbers.

We recommend that our customers schedule service for plumbing inspections and maintenance once a year—and now is as good a time as any to have this job done. There are numerous benefits to this service, and we’ve listed the top ones below. We think you’ll see this is a great investment in your home.

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Signs of Trouble With Your Water Main

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

The water main is one of the lifelines for your house, transporting the water you use every day into the plumbing. The water main is buried under your property and probably isn’t something you’ll need to think about often. Until you’re forced to! Although water mains can last for decades, they can also suffer from damage due to shifting soil, reactions with chemicals in the water, or the infiltration of tree and plant roots.

If you’ve got trouble with your water main, you’ll need the best in professional plumbing repair in Stuart, FL to get it fixed. Our plumbers are ready to help you, and we offer 24-hour emergency service. But if you notice the early warning signs of water main issues, you can get us out early before your water supply gets cut off entirely!

Follow along and we’ll go over the most common signs of water main problems.

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Why Your House Has Low Water Pressure

Monday, December 25th, 2023

You’ve noticed something wrong with the water coming from the faucets and showerheads in your house: the water pressure is much lower, and it’s making regular tasks annoying if not downright impossible. Why has the water pressure dropped so suddenly?

In this post, we’ll look at several of the possible causes of a decline in water pressure in your home and help you know when you’ll need to call for professional plumbing service in Lake Worth, FL to fix it.

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Why You May Need a Water Softener for Your Home

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Hard water is a common problem we face with our water supply. The “hardness” of water is a measure of its mineral content: the more minerals such as calcium and magnesium are suspended in the water, the harder the water is. Hard water can often escape through municipal treatment plants because the minerals enter the water through the pipes, transporting it to homes and businesses.

Hard water won’t hurt you to drink. In fact, the minerals in hard water are considered part of a regular diet and are found in many of the foods and liquids you consume. But you still don’t want hard water in your house, and to counteract it requires arranging for our team to install a whole-house water softener in Lake Worth, FL.

Here’s why a water softener is so beneficial if you’ve got hard water in your house.

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Emergency Plumbing: When Do You Need It?

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Almost any plumbing problem can seem like an emergency if it strikes at the right time and you’re already frazzled from other issues. If your gut instinct tells you that you’ve got a plumbing problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible, go with your gut! Even if it turns out that the trouble wasn’t as urgent as you thought, you won’t regret that you called professional plumbers to look into it. We’re ready with the 24-hour emergency plumbing in Lake Worth, FL you need, no matter the fiasco you have on your hands.

But let’s take a breath, step back, and look at the bigger picture of your home plumbing so we can ask the question, “What plumbing problems are the most urgent?” We’ll look into the situations that require emergency plumbing.

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Signs You May Need Repiping for Your Home

Monday, November 13th, 2023

It’s easy to think of the plumbing in a home as something that will always endure for as long as the house is around. But this isn’t true—pipes wear down over time like anything else in a house, and piping material also becomes outdated. At some point, you’ll need to have some amount of repiping in your home. It might be limited, or you may need to opt for whole-house repiping.

We’re the team you can trust for your needs for repiping in Lake Worth, FL. We work with materials supported by the broader plumbing industry and we never cut corners. No matter what amount of repiping you need, we’ll see you get the best service possible.

If you’re wondering how to tell that you need repiping, we’ve put together a list of warning signs to watch for.

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