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The Always Plumbing Field Guide

Helpful plumbing know-how for our Central Texas neighbors.

Tips, guides, and straight answers to help you care for your home, prevent plumbing headaches, and know when it’s time to call in a pro.

What Services Does a Residential Plumber Provide?

Most homeowners don't spend much time thinking about their plumbing until something stops working. A drain slows down, the water heater stops producing hot water, or a leak suddenl...

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How Long Do Tankless Water Heaters Last?

If you’re considering a tankless water heater or already have one in your home, you may be wondering how long you can expect it to keep working. Water heaters are a significant inv...

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Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair Before It Fails

Water heaters don't always stop working without warning. In many cases, there are signs that something isn't working properly long before you're left with a cold shower or water ar...

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When Should You Call an Emergency Plumber? 10 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Some plumbing problems are inconvenient. Others can damage your home, disrupt essential plumbing, or create health and safety concerns if you don't address them quickly. So, when s...

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Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Replacing a water heater gives you an opportunity to reconsider how your home produces hot water. You can install another traditional tank water heater, or you may decide it's time...

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24 Hour Plumber vs. Scheduling a Repair: When Is It Really an Emergency?

A plumbing problem that happens late at night or over the weekend can leave you with an immediate question: Do you need a 24 hour plumber, or can the repair safely wait until regul...

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What Qualifies as a Plumbing Emergency?

Some plumbing problems can wait for a scheduled service appointment. Others need attention right away because they can damage your home, expose your family to contaminated water, o...

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What to Do Before Your Emergency Plumber Arrives

You've called an emergency plumber and help is on the way. What you do next can make the service call easier and, in some situations, help reduce additional damage to your home. Yo...

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Why Your Water Heater Isn't Producing Hot Water

Few plumbing problems are as frustrating as turning on the shower and discovering there’s no hot water. Whether the water stays completely cold or simply never gets as hot as it sh...

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Who Is Always Plumbing?

Most homeowners don't spend much time thinking about plumbers—until they're standing in a puddle of water wondering who to trust. That's the reality of residential plumbing. Whethe...

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