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6 Temporary Plumbing Fixes That Waste Money

Murphy’s Law dictates that if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong, and this can certainly be true when it comes to plumbing. In the Internet age, it is tempting to turn to the web for easy plumbing hacks. But these temporary plumbing solutions can often cause more trouble than they are worth, wasting time and hard-earned money. Steve’s Plumbing and Heating in Central Wisconsin offers helpful plumbing solutions to help you avoid the pitfalls of temporary solutions that cost you in the long run.

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Your Garbage Disposal: The Forgotten Plumbing Component

A staple of any modern kitchen is the garbage disposal. Over time this appliance can jam, leak, clog, rattle, or start to smell. These red flags indicate your garbage disposal is in need of maintenance or repair. Steve’s Plumbing and Heating in Central Wisconsin can help you recognize and address these warning signs to keep your disposal running optimally. Let’s take a deeper look into this forgotten plumbing component.

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4 Plumbing Pet Peeves and What to Do About Them

When your plumbing systems are all running perfectly, you rarely think about them. When one or another component encounters a problem, it can quickly escalate into a huge annoyance. The experts at Steve’s Plumbing and Heating know all too well how a small inconvenience can lead to a costly disaster. Our expert plumbers in Central Wisconsin are here to help! Below we’ll look at the four most common plumbing pet peeves and how we can fix them.

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4 Critical Areas for Leaks in Your Plumbing System

Leaky pipes are a headache for homeowners. Even the smallest leak can have huge consequences over time. Steve’s Plumbing and Heating in Central Wisconsin is your one-stop shop for complete professional plumbing installation, repair, and replacement. From drain maintenance and plumbing issues to water heater repair, we can help you with all your plumbing problems. Let's take a closer look at the primary areas in your plumbing system where leaks are common or devastating.

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Your Plumbing Problems Could be Caused by the Grease Trap

Is it just a clog or is it something more concerning? Whether you are at home or running a restaurant, dealing with fat, oil, and grease is an issue that affects everyone with a drain. The best defense is plumbing maintenance from Steve’s Plumbing & Heating. While commercial restaurants have much larger issues with grease traps, your home has a trap under every sink and likely a garbage disposal.

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What is a Slab Leak and How Do You Fix it?

As soon as you discover a slab leak—or even think you might have a slab leak—take immediate action. Many homeowners don’t realize they have a potential slab leak until some of these warning signs appear. A slab leak can occur in the concrete foundation of your home or commercial property. Even a small leak can cause extensive damage to your home’s foundation if not properly detected and repaired. Each day you wait means more damage and more expensive repair bills. Our team of highly-trained plumbers relies on state-of-the-art equipment and advanced leak detection technology to better serve our customers.

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How Corrosion Impacts Your Boiler

You depend on your boiler to function properly and keep you warm. The last thing you need is for your boiler to fail due to improper maintenance. Corrosion impacts your boiler by reducing its efficiency. Corrosion can also cause breakdowns that need emergency repairs. We can help you reduce corrosion impacting your boiler.

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Springtime is the Best Time for a Plumbing Check-up

The best way to maintain your plumbing system is to schedule an annual plumbing inspection with Steve’s Plumbing & Heating. We offer comprehensive assessment services including repair and plumbing replacement. A plumbing checkup could reveal small issues before they turn into costly problems. To schedule your check-up this spring, call us today. We’ll send a technician to your home to perform a point-by-point evaluation and let you know what we find.

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Plumbing Efficiency: Key Areas in Your Plumbing System

Several factors can affect your plumbing system’s efficiency. Over time, worn out components and environmental factors can change the water pressure throughout the network. If you would like to find out how you can make your pipes operate more efficiently, then contact Steve’s Plumbing & Heating. We can perform a full inspection of the system to determine where you are wasting money. Below are key areas that we can assess to improve how well your plumbing performs.

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How to Tell if There is a Leak Under Your House

One of the most challenging problems that occur in your plumbing is fixing a leak under the house. If your home is built on a solid foundation, it makes the issue even worse. Steve’s Plumbing & Heating can identify plumbing leaks under the structure and fix them. We recommend that you hire one of our plumbing technicians instead of attempting a DIY. We can solve the problem faster and provide long-term solutions. Call us today for quick, dependable service.

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