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Are you wondering why your toilet is making a hissing sound? A toilet may make a hissing sound when refilling due to 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 resulting in the fill valve making a…

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…

Plumbing and plumbers may not seem like something exciting or be a fascinating subject to anyone outside of the plumbing industry, but you’d be surprised to find out that there are some fun facts about plumbing and plumbers. We hope you enjoyed these fun facts about our chosen profession. Need a plumber? Contact our service…

Can you imagine living in a time without toilet paper? It’s one of those inventions that you really don’t want to think about because toilet talk is often not acceptable in polite society, but we’d be lost without it. Even individuals who use a bidet rely on toilet paper once in a while, even if…

The garbage disposal splash guard is the rubber gasket that surrounds the opening of the garbage disposal drain. This flappy piece of rubber can be used for years without any issues if it is regularly cleaned. If the guard exhibits cracks or becomes brittle, it’s time to replace it. Replacing your garbage disposal splash guard…

We all know that the Superbowl holds the attention of millions of people every year who tune in to see the incredible game, strange commercials, and over the top halftime show. The ‘Big Flush’ refers to the belief that Superbowl viewers will abstain from using the bathroom for the entire first half of the game….

No one likes getting up in the morning to a cold shower. Rarely is anyone going to wake up one morning and say “I think it’s time to get a new hot water heater.” We wait until it leaks or just stops working before we fork out the money to make the purchase. Before the…

When the weather starts to get chilly in Colorado, we think of the autumn leaves in the Rocky Mountains, and the holidays with family in the coming months. To make sure your home is comfortable and worry-free through the winter, it would be beneficial to check out any pipes which are outdoors or in an…

Winter is fast approaching here in Colorado Springs. When the leaves start to change, the heater turns on! Before you get nice and cozy in your heated home, you should inspect your boiler before winter arrives. Fall is the perfect time to evaluate your boiler system and make sure that it is fully prepared to…