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When it comes to corrosion, one thing’s for sure: There’s no stopping it. If there are metal pipes inside your home, they will eventually corrode. Making matters worse, pipe corrosion usually begins out of sight. For that reason, you should be aware of corrosion’s early warning signs. You should also know when it’s time to call for professional plumbing services — including leak detection, pipe repair, and pipe replacement. Quick Takeaways Among the major points

What Causes Corrosion in Copper Pipes? Copper pipes are incredibly durable, and a common selling point is their supposed ability to last at least half a century. However, the material doesn’t last forever. It can corrode over time, and a lot of older copper piping is now showing its age. Understanding why copper corrodes and the problems it can cause is critical to maintaining your home’s plumbing. Early leak detection is an especially important method

It probably seems like an odd name, and most people may have heard it but may not know what it is. A P-trap is part of the plumbing system that allows water to drain from a sink. Primarily, it prevents sewer gases from coming back up the pipe and foreign objects from going down the pipe. It’s comprised of two 90-degree joints that resemble the letter P. Since a P-trap is designed to prevent foreign

A clogged sink can create a lot of frustrations as you suddenly have no room to wash your hands, dishes, vegetables or anything else. However, we’ll share with you five ways that could potentially fix your clogged sink as well as what you should avoid doing and when professional drain cleaning might end up being the best option. Quick Takeaways Clogged sinks are usually caused by grease, other food debris, soap scum and hair Simple

Faucets have aerators on them that can sometimes get stuck because of mineral buildup or corrosion. When this happens, the water pressure may drop or spray unevenly. It’s not a problem that will fix itself. If you can get the aerator unstuck, you can remove it to clean away any mineral buildup or corrosion. However, if the aerator is damaged or heavily corroded, you may need to do a full replacement of the component. This

When you turn on your tap, you expect the water that comes out to be clear. However, in some circumstances, it will be cloudy instead. Is this something to worry about? It depends. In many cases, cloudy water’s harmless, just a visual difference. But, in other situations, it can indicate faucet or plumbing issues that should be fixed to ensure your safety and limit damage to your appliances, dishes and clothes. Quick Takeaways Cloudy faucet

When you turn on your garbage disposal, you expect to hear a familiar grinding noise, not a hum. When this happens, it usually points to a unit that has power but won’t spin. This could be due to something stuck in the disposal, a jammed flywheel, or even a failing motor. This article walks you through the many reasons a garbage disposal will hum instead of grind and how to safely fix the problem. There

When most home chefs prep a holiday smorgasbord, they rarely notice the hard work their garbage disposal does in the kitchen. Until they’re facing an unexpected jam or a foul odor, most people ignore this unsung kitchen hero. Are you ready to make your Gulf Coast garbage disposal last as long as possible? At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Niceville, our punctual plumbers can help. We’ll review common warning signs to watch out for and maintenance

In Niceville, most people get their water from the Floridan Aquifer. While Niceville’s water meets the state and federal standards, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s ideal. Some of the most common complaints about water in Niceville include taste, odor, scale buildup and wear and tear on plumbing fixtures. A water filtration system not only improves the taste of your home’s water and reduces buildup, but it also removes dangerous contaminants. Quick Takeaways Niceville’s tap water

Your water filtration system works hard to ensure your drinking water is safe to drink. However, over time, as it reaches the end of its lifespan, its components wear down, and your water quality begins to drop. Learn the 9 signs it’s time to replace your water filtration system and what you should do to ensure your family continues to have clean and safe water. Quick Takeaways Filters lose efficiency over time. Replace them to