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Are you wondering why is my toilet hissing or why your toilet makes a hissing sound when refilling? A toilet making a hissing sound is most commonly caused by the refill valve. The refill valve may be allowing water into the tank instead of shutting off as it should, creating a pocket of air pressure,…

A leaky bathtub or sink faucet can be incredibly irritating and costly for a homeowner. It may not seem like a drip every few seconds will add up to anything significant, but the truth may really surprise you. It’s estimated that a leaky faucet can waste up to 10,000 gallons of water every year, which…

Unless you just recently had your home built, you may be wondering, “How long will the pipes in my house last?” The lifespan for most common residential pipes in your home are: cast iron – 80 to 100 years, copper – 70 to 80 years, and steel – about 100 years. Here is some information…

Toilets are a simple, mundane part of life. They are hardly noticed until they break or start making a hissing sound. As homeowners or business owners, it can be difficult to decide whether you can fix the toilet yourself, or when to call in a professional Colorado Springs plumber. Luckily, there are quite a few…

The crack of thunder, a flash of lightning, and the smell of fresh rain are just a few of the amazing characteristics of summer storms. Hidden underneath the beauty, however, is the potential for a rainstorm to take a nasty turn, producing excess water and developing flash floods. Living in Colorado Springs, you may be…

Plumbing issues in your Colorado Springs home are never welcome, even less so in the winter months when the weather is unpredictable and cold. The times that put the most stress on your plumbing system are the times when you have guests in the house, large events, or when there is a chance of the…

As we work our way through August in Colorado, the fall months are just right around the corner. The leaves will be changing, the air will be cooling, and winter will be following shortly. Even though it’s still summer, there are plenty of home maintenance things you can do to get your home ready for…

Thankfully the days of sitting in a smelly outhouse are in the past and the time of indoor plumbing is going strong. Using the toilet is something that is learned at a very young age and is just accepted as a part of something that must be done. The toilet is a marvelous invention and…

A leaky showerhead can be a real drag. In some cases, you may notice that your showerhead leaks when your shower isn’t on or that your water pressure is suffering from the leaks. Not only do you miss out on having a great shower experience, often when you need it the most, but you may…

Your sink is a pretty spectacular piece of engineering if you think about it. It brings fresh water into your home that you can easily use for cleaning, cooking, and drinking. It also allows for the wastewater to drain away without you having to worry about it. Unfortunately, when something goes wrong with your sink’s…