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Why Leaky Faucets Need Servicing
Imagine trying to sleep as your bathroom faucet leaks in the next room. The drip, drip, drip, while unnoticeable during the day, drives your crazy throughout the night!
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Putting an End to Water-Borne Viruses
Water-borne diseases can rip through a community quickly and easily, and this is why it’s so critical that homeowners (and cities at large) are careful when filtering water at home…
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Repairing a Water Leak: What to Do and What Not to Do
It would seem as if there’s no need to buy anything from a store with everything online! But there’s one particular case where DIY is not such a good idea: plumbing repair.
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The Essential Benefits You Didn't Know About Leak Detection
Many homeowners across the nation live their lives blissfully unaware of leaks in their plumbing. Small leaks that don’t make much of a difference after all... or do they?
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Stop Your Running Toilet Before It Gets Away & You Need a New One
Your Toilet is Running Away Everyone has heard the old joke - is your toilet running? If it is, better catch it before it runs away! But as funny as that joke is, running toilets a…
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Commandments on How to Fix a Toilet Like a Professional Plumber
Toilet repairs can be a hassle. Sometimes a plunger just won’t cut it, and it’s time to call in the professionals. However, with the right tools, many repairs can have DIY solution…
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What's Causing Your Washing Machine to Smell so Badly?!
It is interesting to note how many homeowners struggle with a washing machine that has a bad odor. It can be a tough dilemma if the cause and solution are not clear.
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Why Avoiding Plumbing Repairs at Home is Not a Wise Decision
To ignore a plumbing problem because of any reason may seem easy to do, and even convenient. But avoiding the pressing issue for too long only results in a bigger problem.
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Priceless Plumber Costumes For Having a Laugh This Halloween
If you are looking for a few chuckles this Halloween from your one of a kind costume, then look no further than the plumbing industry. Read on to get some inspiration for your Hall…
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How Important Is Sump Pump Inspection Really?
If you have a sump pump, are you up to date with maintenance and inspection? For homeowners with a sump pump, it’s essential that you regularly inspect your sump pump to ensure tha…
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Essential Tips to Stop Pipe Corrosion
Even though you probably don’t think about it often, your home’s piping system is more complicated than you may think. While it is called one system, it’s actually a combination of…
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How Can Low-Flow Toilets Help Save Water
We recently celebrated World Environment Day and were reminded of the importance of protecting the environment and our limited natural resources. One such important resource is wat…
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Are You Spending Time Outdoors on the Year’s Longest Day?
Did you know that June 21st is going to be the longest day of 2019? The longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere is when we say goodbye to spring and hello to summer. Cul…
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Why We Love Mother’s Day
On Sunday, May 12th, it will be time once again to celebrate Mother’s Day! There is no better time to spend quality time with our mothers, and let them know how much they mean to u…
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Did the April Fool Get You? Get Him Back with Plumbing Savings!
If you’re tired of the April Fool getting you every year with his tricks and excessive plumbing expenses, then put a stop to it and flip his tricks ack on him! Valley would like to…
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How is Your Water Gonna Get Along Without Dust When It’s Gone?
Isn't it fun to play with the lyrics of some of your favorite songs and make them about something else? We hope you recognized our reference to Queen's classic hit Another One Bite…
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Committing to a Maintenance Plan This Valentine’s Day
If you have commitment issues, then Valentine’s Day is probably a nightmare for you! This time of year, people in committed relationships are flaunting their happiness all over the…
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Why Worry About a Leaking Toilet?
Does any mention of toilet repair make you start sweating, worrying about the cost and the mess a plumbing repair job will lead to? It doesn’t have to! Valley Plumbing is here with…
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Automated Shower Plumbing Could Be Easy!
With the popularity of smart home hubs growing in recent years, people can now use their smartphones to control their TVs, their home security systems, the temperature in their hom…
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How These Brilliant Water Damage Cleanup Tips Can Help You Avoid Disaster
Flooding in your home can lead to severe water damage, which can end up costing you thousands of dollars to repair. If you're not careful, unaddressed water damage can also evolve …
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3 Do's and Don’ts of Professional Plumbing Jobs
If you are new to the plumbing industry, you may be wondering what you can do to give yourself the edge over some of your more established competitors. There are three simple tips …
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Why Hard Water Sucks
Hard water may seem like the least of your worries when it comes to assessing the state of your home’s plumbing, but if you don’t have a water softening system in your home, you ma…
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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Home's Plumbing?
Your plumbing system is an essential part of your Salt Lake City, UT home, but you likely don't even think twice about it until you experience a plumbing emergency. And as anyone w…
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A Quick Guide to Repairing a Toilet that Won't Flush
Summer is around the corner, and you are hosting your first backyard barbeque in your one bathroom bungalow. Your guest approaches you and tells you your toilet isn’t flushing. Thi…
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