Common Summer Plumbing Problems

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Common Summer Plumbing Problems
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• Every season has its own good and bad sides and
  summer is no exception. Summer comes with its own
  challenges, including plumbing issues.
• For this reason, it is important that you know
  some common summer plumbing problems so you can
  always be on the lookout for them or avoid them
  completely if you can.
• 5 Common Summer Plumbing Problems
• Here are five common summer plumbing problems you
  should know

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• Basement Flooding
• Your basement may be flooded during summer. This
  may be as a result of unexpected but frequent
  rainfalls which overwhelm your sump pump. Your
  sump pump may have developed a fault in winter
  which may not have been fixed yet.
• Disposal Clogging
• Disposal is a device fitted under a kitchen sink
  that grinds and liquifies food waste so that it
  can go down the drain. The unusually high volume
  of leftovers in summer may therefore block your
  disposal or slow down the passage of food waste
  through it.

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• Leaky Outdoor Faucets
• We often use outdoor faucets more frequently
  during summer, especially for washing cars. When
  an outdoor faucet develops a fault, it is
  difficult or nearly impossible to notice due to
  its position which is usually out of sight.
  Sometimes, an outdoor faucet leaks because it is
  loosely sealed to the wall. At other times, the
  rubber washer is in bad shape. Whatever it is, a
  leaky faucet wastes water and adds up to your
  utility bill.

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• Sump Pump
• You may have sump pump issues during summer if
  you have a basement in your home. A basement is
  the floor of your building that is below ground
  level. It is therefore the duty of the sump pump
  to regulate water in your basement by removing
  water from it and keeping it dry. Summer rains
  can cause your pump to break down and fail in
  this task.

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• Toilet Clogging
• Toilet clogging is one of the most common summer
  plumbing problems homeowners usually face. If you
  have schoolchildren, they and their friends may
  use the bathrooms in your house for their
  restroom breaks. This increased usage may cause
  additional wear and tear on the chains, flappers
  and handles and clog your toilets.
• How Plumbing 911 Can Help
• The most common summer plumbing problems you need
  to watch out for include basement clogging,
  disposal clogging, leaky outdoor faucets, sump
  pump and toilet clogging.

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• To say that these plumbing problems can be
  annoying is simply an understatement. They can
  waste water and increase your utility bill. No
  matter the kind of plumbing issues you may have
  this summer, Plumbing 911 is ready to help.

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• Plumbing 911 is a reputable plumbing firm made up
  of professionals. Plumbing 911 offers full
  service for both residential and commercial
  properties, including everyday maintenance and
  emergency needs. Our professionals are skilled in
  fixing clogged drains and toilets, leaky faucets
  and pipes, low water pressure, running toilets,
  sump pumps and water heaters. Call Plumbing 911
  on toll-free number 1-866-720-0911 for a free
  inspection in your area, schedule an
  appointment today or simply send an email. We
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