Performance Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘St. Peters’

Tips to DIY Fix Your Clogged Toilet Without Calling a Professional

Monday, March 13th, 2023
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Dealing with a clogged toilet is never a fun time, especially if a water spill came with it. It happens at one point or another, but not every clogged toilet requires a professional plumber to fix.

Here are some clogged toilet fix tips in St. Peters, MO for our local customers to try before they call for a plumber. If these work, that’s great, but if not, you might have a larger problem on your hands. If so, you know we’re here to help.

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How Often Do You Need Commercial Plumbing Maintenance?

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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Commercial plumbing undergoes a lot more use and stress than residential plumbing. It makes sense to have a different frequency of maintenance than you do with home plumbing.

At least, that’s what most people think. The truth is, whether it’s residential or commercial, you only need preventative maintenance once per year.

Think about this: commercial properties use plumbing that matches the expected needs of the building. Annual maintenance is usually enough for commercial plumbing in St. Peters, MO for your properties.

Let’s go into a little more detail and explain why.

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Plumbing and Home Remodeling: What You Need to Know

Monday, December 5th, 2022
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Remodeling your home is stressful, but add plumbing into the mix and it becomes an entirely different beast. Being organized and knowing what you want from the end result is key, and the steps to get there may be different from what you first imagined. If you’re considering plumbing remodeling in St. Peters, MO, here are some important things to keep in mind.

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How to Inspect Your Sump Pump

Monday, October 10th, 2022

 

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Inspecting your sump pump can be the difference between repairing or replacing it. It’s advised to inspect your sump pump at least once per year, and once after every extreme weather event that causes your sump pump to work harder than normal.

It’s time to check your sump pump. This brief inspection checklist will highlight any issues with your pump so you can decide if it’s a DIY project, or if you need to contact sump pump St. Peters MO professionals to repair it for you.

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Is Your Sewer Line Blocked?

Monday, August 1st, 2022

plumber-checking-web-cam-that-has-been-fed-down-pipeFacing a slow or clogged drain line in the home is something that no homeowner wants to deal with. Not only is it annoying, but it can bring simple tasks in your home to an indefinite standstill until it can be fixed. Fortunately, clearing out a clog is not a tough job for our team, and depending on how superficial of a clog it is, you may even be able to manage it on your own with a basic plunger or a hand-cranked drain snake.

We’ll mention here, that it’s never a good idea to use those store-bought drain cleaning chemicals–they can actually do more harm than good for your plumbing system.

What about when you can’t clear that drain clog on your own though? or something seems different about it? Clogged and slow drains, especially when it’s multiple drains in your home, may indicate something a bit more sinister. It could be that your home’s sewer line has a clog–which is more serious than just a simple drain clog, as it can cause backflow into your home of wastewater, and other problems.

So how do you spot the difference between a basic drain clog and a sewer line blockage or some other sewer line problem? Read on to find out!

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What You Need to Know About Your Water Heater’s Anode Rod

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

water-heaterWe don’t typically get too technical in our blog posts. You don’t need to know all the ins and outs of your plumbing system, or all the lingo–that’s what we are here for! Still though, it is helpful to know some terms. If for any reason, to be aware of the importance of professional services, like water heater maintenance!

There is a very important component in your tank water heater that we check on during your maintenance appointment, and that’s the anode rod, which is sometimes referred to as the “sacrificial anode rod.” Read on to learn why it’s earned this nickname, and what you need to know about this component of your water heater.

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5 Reasons Your Toilet Might Keep Running

Monday, May 9th, 2022

open-toilet-with-low-flow-buttonOne of the most frustrating issues you can face in your home, particularly with your bathroom plumbing, is a toilet that doesn’t stop running, no matter how long you wait. Not only is this annoying to listen to, but it will cost you in wasted water, and therefore wasted money.

A running toilet also means you may not be able to flush your toilet. Of course, you’ll want to call for repairs if you discover this issue, but in the meantime read on to learn 5 reasons this might be happening.

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What’s the Role of the Anode Rod in your Tank Water Heater?

Monday, December 6th, 2021

rusted-out-anode-rod-next-to-water-heater-tankIf we were to ask you to name one of the most important appliances in your home, that you likely take for granted, what would it be? If you said water heater, we’re bound to agree! The water heater in your home works pretty much 24/7 to allow you to shower whenever you want, wash dishes, do laundry, and more. If you’re using a tank model water heater, then you rely pretty heavily on one particular component–the anode rod.

The anode rod isn’t exactly a household name, but it has a really important role in a tank water heater. It provides an essential function to protect your tank water heater from harm. It also doesn’t last as long as the water heater itself, so it’s important that you know what kind of condition yours is in. Read on to learn more!

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This Holiday Season, Protect Your Kitchen Sink Plumbing By…

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

family-making-meal-in-kitchenAs you cook your holiday meal this season, please hesitate before throwing certain cooking and food byproducts down your kitchen sink drain, and take a moment to read this blog post.

While garbage disposal systems are of course very convenient and easy to use, many homeowners give them a little more credit than they might deserve. Look, we aren’t against using a garbage disposal–we could write a whole new blog post about the benefits of these systems! But it is possible to overuse them, or trust them a bit too much, especially in the season of extra cooking and extra kitchen use.

This holiday season, we want to help you protect your kitchen sink plumbing by…

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Yes, Your Water Heater Needs Maintenance—Here’s Why!

Monday, December 7th, 2020

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The thing about scaling, is that it’s easy to clean out and off of facuets and drain openings. But it’s not so easy to clean out when it comes to your water heater—for that you will need professional maintenance.

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