Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Home Plumbing’ Category

What’s Causing Your Low Water Pressure?

Monday, December 19th, 2016

Throughout the course of your homeownership, there are a number of problems that you might encounter with your plumbing system. Burst pipes, backed up drains, and many other issues can be very inconvenient, not to mention costly. While low water pressure may not seem as urgent as some of these, it can actually be the sign of a bigger problem that does need immediate attention.

There are a number of potential reasons that you may be experiencing low water pressure. Keep reading to learn more.  

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Why bringing in a professional is always a better choice than DIY

Friday, September 12th, 2014

Reasons why hiring a professional is the right choice for that DIY project

 

Cedar Falls PlumberAsk any of the professional plumbers who work for our plumbing company and they will be able to tell you many stories of the problems they have encountered after a homeowner has attempted to complete their own plumbing jobs. Plumbing is a specialized area of home maintenance, construction and repair that our plumbers spend years learning to complete correctly. When a homeowner has any installation, maintenance or repair to keep complete that involves the plumbing of a home they should contact our professional service as we can complete any task and provide a greater lifespan for the plumbing in a home than any DIY repair.

Reduce Safety and Health Concerns with a Professional Plumber

Even the simplest plumbing job completed incorrectly by a homeowner can create major issues that can have a detrimental effect on the structure of a property or the residents of a home. Professional plumbers can spot and stop leaks that can damage the interior of walls and cause structural issues that make the property unsafe. Leaks and water damage can also encourage mold spores to grow that can create health issues, such as breathing problems for the residents of a property.

Ensure the Integrity of Plumbing Work with a Professional Warranty

Cedar Falls PlumbingHomeowners who decide to undertake a variety of plumbing work in their own home are placed at a disadvantage when compared to those seeking the assistance of a professional plumbing company. Professional plumbing companies, such as ourselves, usually provide a warranty that covers their work from problems and damage for a specified amount of time. A homeowner not working with our company will be forced to call in a professional company if the repair or installation they enacted is damaged in the future.

Professional Plumbers Save you Money in the Long Run

Working with a professional plumbing company is also a good way of making sure good money is not spent after bad. Throughout our history we have been called out to enact repairs to plumbing tasks completed by homeowners looking to save a little money by doing their own plumbing work. This is usually a false economy as we are generally forced to remove the work completed by the homeowner and repeat their repair or installation in the correct way. Studies have shown that employing a professional plumber can increase the lifespan of a completed task and reduce the need for future repairs to take place in the near future.

Are you looking to upgrade your Cedar Falls home? Call Dalton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. at (319) 266-3513 and get started today!

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