Crown Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Plumbing Repair’

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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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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Are Pipes Knocking Loudly a Big Problem?

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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You hear pipes knocking in your home, and think nothing of it. It’s just some sounds, right? What harm could it do?

Knocking pipes do not spell immediate disaster, but it’s like your plumbing system saying “Hey, I’ve got something coming down the pipeline.” It’s a precursor.

We don’t want to worry you, but you should have some level of concern regarding knocking pipes. Let’s talk about everything you need to know before you call us for repairs.

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When Do You Need to Call a Plumber?

Monday, October 17th, 2022
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You can DIY some plumbing-related tasks, but at what point do you need to call a plumber? This brief list will help you diagnose your current situation and find out whether you can continue on your own, or if it’s time to call a plumber in Akron, Ohio today.

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Why Do Water Pipes Sometimes Burst in the Winter?

Monday, September 12th, 2022
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The summer weather is still here and it’s still hot—so we thought we’d cool you down a bit with some talk of ice. Specifically, we’re going to answer a question many homeowners have about winter conditions and their plumbing: Why do water pipes sometimes burst in the winter? 

We’re not talking about this just as a nice break from the heat. Fall is almost here, and that’s the time to make preparations to prevent pipe bursting in the winter. A bit of precaution goes a long way when it comes to stopping this problem in your home.

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What Should Never Go Down the Toilet

Monday, April 25th, 2022
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Do you have occasional nightmares about your bathroom toilet breaking down or overflowing? You aren’t alone. Toilet plumbing is a major concern for many people since the consequences of a broken toilet are unpleasant.

If you have any issue with your toilet or you need another kind of bathroom plumbing in Uniontown, OH, you can reach our Crown Group plumbers 24/7 for emergency repair assistance. We know you’d rather not have to make that call, of course, so to help you out we’ve written down a guide of objects never to flush down the toilet. Knowing what goes in the bowl and what doesn’t will help prevent the majority of repair troubles.

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Frozen Pipes: What to Do About Them, How to Prevent Them

Monday, December 27th, 2021
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A frozen pipe can not only bring a home to a standstill and cut off water flow to tap and appliances, but it also threatens to cause the pipe to burst. Handling frozen pipes is one of the major plumbing services in Akron, OH we offer during the season, and we’re available 24/7 when you’ve got plumbing trouble like this. 

If you want to know what to do about a frozen pipe in your house, this post can help. If you want to prevent frozen pipes in the future, this post can help even more, so stick around… 

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Reasons Your Home Has Low Water Pressure

Monday, July 12th, 2021

You turn on a faucet one day, or maybe you’re getting into the shower in the morning, and you discover that the water is only coming out in a trickle. The water pressure has dropped and this isn’t a situation you want to deal with for long. It will interfere with many basic tasks around the house.

In this post, we’re going to look at some of the reasons you’re encountering low water pressure and what can be done about them. You may need the help of a professional plumber in Green, OH, and we have a team of experts who can help. We’re family-owned and look out for our customers, and your satisfaction is guaranteed.

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Proper Care for Your Garbage Disposal

Monday, May 3rd, 2021
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The garbage disposal in your kitchen sink is an easy piece of equipment to take for granted—until it stops working. Then you’ll find how much more cumbersome kitchen tasks are. Any garbage disposal will run down with time and need a replacement, and it’s difficult to avoid all repair issues. But you can give your garbage disposal a long service life with few repairs if you know how best to care for it. And a lot of that is knowing what doesn’t go into the garbage disposal.

We’ll get into the ways to properly take care of your disposal below. When you need help with your kitchen plumbing in Stow, OH, whether it’s to fix or replace the disposal or any other job, count on our experts. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Pinhole Leaks Sound Small, But They’re Big Trouble

Monday, March 22nd, 2021
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Last year we wrote a post about hidden leaks in homes and how they can lead to major trouble with high water bills and water damage. There are many ways leaks can begin in residential plumbing and remain hidden from sight for a long time. One of the most common is the pinhole leak, and we want to shine a spotlight on this problem in today’s post. The more you know about this insidious problem in your plumbing in Medina, OH, the easier it will be for you to spot the signs and call us to take care of it.

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