http://callvirginiaplumber.com Sun, 05 Mar 2017 15:54:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.7 Shower Pressure Hassle Stop http://callvirginiaplumber.com/shower-pressure-hassle-stop/ Tue, 31 Jan 2017 05:59:28 +0000 http://callvirginiaplumber.com/?p=226 The dropping shower pressure is no more a hassle now. Starting your day with a slow shower is not something you want. This can be annoying […]

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Shower Pressure Hassle Stop

The dropping shower pressure is no more a hassle now.

Starting your day with a slow shower is not something you want. This can be annoying and destroy your mood. But there is good news. Now, you are no more helpless. You can pump up the water pressure and fix the problem in minutes. Newport News Plumbers will tell you how.

We know that fixing the low pressure showers look intimidating chore, but they are not actually impossible. Before knowing the tips that you can follow when facing this hassle, you must know the reason behind the dilemma. The lower pressure may be led by the clogged fixture, corroded shower fixture, dysfunctional pipes, or leakage in sewer line. DIY job is good, but if you think you can no longer handle the situation, the easiest thing that you can do is to call your Newport News Plumbers.

Now let’s see what you can do with the problem.

Take out your tool box and pick a screw driver or a pair of pliers. Unscrew the aerator to clean the faucet. Keep all the setting in mind to fit the shower back accurately. Clean the fixture and shower parts thoroughly.

  1. One way of cleaning the shower is to soak the shower parts in vinegar. After a few moments put out the parts and rinse them off.
  2. If you can’t unscrew the showerhead, do not worry. You can still clean your showerhead. Take a plastic bag that can cover the showerhead completely. Take some vinegar in distilled form, a string to tie, a toothbrush and a piece of soft cloth. Fill the bag with vinegar and place it over showerhead. Tie the bag with the help of a string and leave it for at least 20-30 minutes. Remove the bag and rub it with the toothbrush. Be careful while the all process. After cleaning the sediment, leave the water running on for a few minutes. To assure the pressure is back to normal.
  • If the problem is still present, you should go for purchasing of a new low pressure shower head. Rather than a standard shower head, it will work better as it is designed specially to deal with low water pressure.
  • You can even purchase new technology based pressure booster or electric water accumulator to pump up the water pressure. As the most of water connections are supplied by municipality, the dropping water pressure can be normal issue. Booster pump ups are designed to manage the dropping pressure. For the new installation, you can seek assistance of Newport News Plumbers.

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Shut Off Tips http://callvirginiaplumber.com/the-basics-about-the-shut-offs/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:02:34 +0000 http://callvirginiaplumber.com/?p=211 The Basics about the Shut Offs Being a home owner, it is quite possible that you may have to deal with many plumbing issues daily. Some […]

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The Basics about the Shut Offs

Being a home owner, it is quite possible that you may have to deal with many plumbing issues daily. Some of them can be minor and some can be critical such as dripping taps, leaking pipes, damaged bathtub, slow toilet and so on. In order to tackle with the emergency situations, a lay man should know about little tips that can save your money and time wisely. Let us discuss some basic tips with you that mostly clients ask to our local plumbers in Virginia Beach to avoid damages when they are confronting a plumbing emergency.
Whether the emergency is minor or serious, the first thing is to keep your mind in place. If you will stable sensibly, you would be take precautionary measures carefully.

Water Shut Off Valve

In an emergency, the first thing you have a go at is the main hose bib. It is the main supply of water to all your property. If you have municipal water connection the hose bib is usually found near the water meter. Locate the valve and turn it off. This will help you to avoid flooding situation and move on to next safety measure. After this call your nearby plumbers in Virginia Beach.

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Gas is a basic need of every house. Although it relieves our lives, it can be dangerous as well if you are not cautious about its usage. Any leakage in the gas line can be detected due to its distinct smell. If you find any unpleasant odor indicating gas leakage. Do Not lit up fire at all. Immediately check out the shut off valve that is usually located near the gas meter and turn it off. If the leakage is in kitchen, open the kitchen window or turn on exhaust fan. After these steps, call you nearby local plumbers Virginia Beach or ask us for a referral.

 

Electricity Power Shut Offs

Every house has electrical appliances and wiring for many purposes. Both have the power sources. The wires used for the electrical purpose should always be of god quality. Since emergencies can happen at any time, you must have basic tools to deal with small electrical problems and save a nearby plumber and electrician in you cell phone. In case of any electrical emergency, just locate the main circuit and shut the power off. Trying to deal with electricity can be dangerous, always seek assistance of a reliable electrician. For more information ask Plumbers in Virginia Beach.

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Waterproofing Tips http://callvirginiaplumber.com/cheap-basement-waterproofing-tips/ Mon, 02 Jan 2017 07:27:10 +0000 http://callvirginiaplumber.com/?p=153 Waterproofing Is the Best Defense against Gradual Structural Damages A house is a shelter and protection for us. If the protection needs protection what to do? […]

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Waterproofing Is the Best Defense against Gradual Structural Damages

A house is a shelter and protection for us. If the protection needs protection what to do? House is a precious premise that also need care to shelter you and keep you protect from the harshness of weather. Water damage is the biggest threat that can ever be to a property as it can damage its inner as well as outer structure. The best safeguard that you can provide your house is waterproofing. It can protect the building’s structure from getting damage due to inner or outer seepage. You can find many plumbers in Norfolk VA to get services for this purpose. Let’s have a look on why to go for this advanced protection technique.

To comprehend the need of waterproofing, you must know about its functionality that how far it can serve you and how much it can cost you as well. It is the process of rendering the structure of the house resistant to water. Interior or exterior walls, basements, roofs, pipes, pools and balconies all need waterproofing. Generally people opt it out when the problem get worse and there is no other way to conceal the problem as it can work out as a concealer at that time rather than curing it.

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if you want to adopt it as a protection, it is better to keep it in pipeline when constructing your house. It aims for long-term safeguard and enhance the value of the premise. Keeping the inner temperature of the house temperate and lessen the humidity is also good for the structural health o a building. Waterproofing prevents the mildew issues and cracks on walls and can save your enough money that you may have to spent on catastrophe caused by water seepage. Plumbers in Norfolk VA are very skilled and trained that can handle waterproofing of small houses and multiple storey buildings.

Waterproofing may seem a costly solution for the destructive damages of the building but prevention is always better than cure. The cost of the waterproofing depends on the technique you are going to opt out. You can go for cementitious waterproofing, liquid waterproofing membrane method, bituminous coating method, or polyurethane liquid membrane method. An assistance of reliable plumber can help you out to apply which one on your building according to the need and affordability. Our plumbers in Norfolk VA are specialized in waterproofing. They can assist you in all available advanced waterproofing methods and techniques. You can even ask them for an estimate. Beside of this, it is always recommended to inspect the seepages inside and outside of the house to prevent any costly damage. For more information check out relevant articles.

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