December 2014 - Marco Plumbing

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Dec. 18th 2014 Marco Plumbing

The Importance of a Home Sump Pump System

Home sump pump systems are widely associated with flooding from rainfall. However, rainfall is not the only potential cause of flooding in homes. Warm breaks during the winter can also cause snow to melt and melting snow can cause flooding in homes that are not properly equipped. How Snow Can Cause a Home to Flood When [ … ]

Dec. 18th 2014 Marco Plumbing

So You Have Frozen Pipes, What do you do?

Nothing is quite as frustrating as waking up on a cold winter day to find that no water is emerging from the taps. This is a sign that one or more pipes have frozen. Before letting the issue cause a panic in the household, it pays to step back and spend a little time learning how [ … ]

Dec. 2nd 2014 Marco Plumbing

What to Do About a Running Toilet

Few sounds are more annoying than that of a running toilet. Aside from the irritation, a continuously running toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons of water daily, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Even small leaks can cause significant water loss and higher utility bills. Most running toilets are caused by the breakdown of [ … ]

Dec. 2nd 2014 Marco Plumbing

How to Remove a Bathtub

It may at first seem an odd concept, but bathtubs can make something of a fashion statement. If it’s time for an update, our How to Remove a Bathtub guide should keep problems to a minimum. CAUTIONARY NOTES If you’re an experienced Do-It-Yourselfer, this should be a straightforward project requiring only a few non-specialist tools. However, a [ … ]