Crown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

A Plumbing Leak Can Waste a LOT of Water

Monday, November 11th, 2024
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Water is precious. You have to pay for every gallon that comes into your home, and the world doesn’t have an endless supply of clean fresh water. But also, water is dangerous. Even a relatively small amount can do shocking damage to your home. For these reasons, a plumbing leak is the sort of problem that needs to be dealt with as quickly as possible.

If you’re concerned about a leak in your home, you’ve probably got some important questions. How can a plumber locate a mysterious leak? How much will that cost? How urgent is the problem? After all, how much water can a plumbing leak really be wasting? A lot! Let’s take a closer look.

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A Plumbing Leak Can Waste a LOT of Water

Monday, October 7th, 2024
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Water is a precious natural resource. It’s important not to waste it. And if you’re paying for municipal water, any waste means you’ve got higher bills to pay. But a drop here and there isn’t too bad, right? How much could that possibly cost you? Well, the truth of the matter is that a plumbing leak can waste a shocking amount of water. Don’t let leaks cost you money and make a mess of your beautiful home. Get a plumber in Cuyahoga Falls, OH and get that leak repaired. Here’s what you should know.

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Got Kids? Protect Your Plumbing!

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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Nobody wants to deal with a plumbing problem. It’s even worse if it’s a plumbing emergency. And if you’ve got kids in the house, you really can’t afford to have a toilet, shower, tub, or sink out of commission. But it might be the kids themselves who cause the plumbing problem. What can you do to keep your plumbing safe from the problems kids can cause? We’ve got some pointers for you. Anytime you need a plumber in Canton, OH, we’re ready to help.

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Fats, Oils, and Grease in Your Commercial Plumbing

Monday, May 6th, 2024
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The plumbing systems in commercial buildings are under a lot of strain and pressure. Unlike in a residential property, which only provides plumbing for a handful of people, your commercial building may be used by hundreds of people every day! This means that problems which would accumulate slowly in a home can develop very quickly in a commercial setting.

One of these problems is what plumbers call FOG. This stands for fats, oils, and grease. These substances can have huge impacts on your drains. How do fats, oils, and grease cause plumbing problems? Are the problems worse in commercial plumbing? What can be done about it? We’ll tell you.

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This is How You Know if It’s a Plumbing Emergency or Not

Monday, March 11th, 2024
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Sometimes, it’s clear that you’ve got a situation on your hands that qualifies as a plumbing emergency. Are your pipes frozen? Perhaps frozen and then ruptured? Or is there a major break somewhere causing water to gush into your home uncontrolled? These are definitely emergencies! 

But sometimes it can be a little harder to decide if your problem really requires an emergency plumber. How can you figure it out? How serious is the issue you’re dealing with? We’ve got some questions you can ask yourself to determine whether your plumbing problem is an emergency or if you can wait for a regular appointment.

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Slow Draining Sink? It Could Be Because of This

Monday, November 6th, 2023

Nothing is quite as upsetting as a slow-draining sink. You shouldn’t have to keep your eye on the water level while washing dishes in the kitchen sink, or shaving in the bathroom sink. This seems like an inconvenience at first until you realize what a slow-draining sink does to your plumbing system on a grand scale. If you’re not even sure what the problem is, or if you need a plumber in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, this post will help.

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Critical Signs It’s Time to Repipe Your House

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Your plumbing is obviously vital to your daily life, cleanliness, and even your health, but it’s out of sight and out of mind. The pipes are in the floor and the walls, so it’s easy to pay them no mind. Over time, your pipes will deteriorate and incur problems.

But repiping a house? Is that really necessary right now? It’s hard to tell, but these are classic (and critical) signs that you absolutely have to pay attention to. If any of these jump out at you, something’s already wrong with your plumbing and needs immediate attention.

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Situations That Require Expert Plumbers To Help

Monday, June 5th, 2023
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Plumbing problems come and go, but some of them are more disruptive than the last. It’s important to know which ones you’re supposed to call the experts for, and which ones you can handle yourself. Today, we’ll focus on the big issues that require an experienced set of hands.

When you’re looking for plumbers in Akron, it’s for a good reason. Let’s talk about what those good reasons might be so you know you’re not worried about that plumbing problem for nothing.

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What Causes That Knocking Noise In Your Walls?

Monday, May 8th, 2023
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You hear a knocking or banging sound in your walls in the middle of the day when nobody else is around, and you’re concerned. What you’re hearing is an often harmless noise, but it’s definitely happening. This can happen in your pipes sometimes.

Knocking pipes aren’t always a sign of disaster, but you should listen to them and be vigilant. Let’s explore the possibilities surrounding knocking pipes and what causes them so you won’t be caught by surprise if something’s amiss.

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Why is Water Coming Through My Kitchen Floor?

Monday, February 27th, 2023
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We’re the plumbers in Akron Ohio who have seen just about every type of plumbing problem possible, but when you think of a plumber, the first thoughts that come to mind may be fixing a sink, toilet, or drain.

What about when water begins to rise through your kitchen floor? It’s a plumbing issue, but where do you even begin to uncover its cause? We know, and the reasons behind rising kitchen water may shock you.

As a note, this is a serious problem that will definitely cause some level of property damage. This requires a fast reaction to mitigate damage and stop the cost of repairs from increasing.

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