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Why Is My Toilet Tank Empty?

If you notice your toilet isn’t flushing properly, it could be a tank issue. Lift the lid (if it’s accessible) of your toilet tank and take a look inside. This tank runs clean water, which helps your toilet flush. If the tank is empty, there could be a problem. At Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & … [Read More]

The Dangers of Scalding Hot Water (and How To Prevent Scalds)

The risk of burns at home is higher than you might think. Most people have suffered a heat-related accident at home, often as a result of scalding hot water. Burns can be mild, or severe injuring more than one layer of skin. The painful site will either simply turn red, or can blister and become … [Read More]

Why Does My Garbage Disposal Keep Backing Up?

Let’s be honest: A clogged garbage disposal is just ewwww . First, there’s the mystery smell. Then there’s the inconvenience of a slow-draining sink, complete with bits and pieces of yesterday’s breakfast floating around in there. Gross. Garbage disposals back up for plenty of reasons—including these top three. Disposal Clogging Culprit #1: Incorrect Use File … [Read More]

Tankless Water Heater Not Working? Here’s What to Check

Tankless water heaters are energy-efficient, have low maintenance costs, and are reasonably durable. But just like any appliance, they’re not completely immune to issues.  If your tankless water heater isn’t performing up to par, here’s what you should check.  Scenario 1: There’s no hot water! This is the most common problem you can expect with … [Read More]

How to Prevent Backflow in Your Plumbing

Backflow in your plumbing is a serious problem that thankfully can be prevented with proper maintenance and care.  It occurs when the flow of water in your home reverses. This usually occurs because the pressure in the system is altered, either increased further down the system or decreased somewhere within the home itself. It’s a … [Read More]

Damage Caused by Leaky Pipes

Leaking pipes are a common grief that homeowners encounter with their plumbing. Not only do leaks create an annoyance, a reduction in water pressure, and a rise in water bills, but they can cause significant damage to property. Perhaps no other trouble in plumbing requires as fast a remedy as pipe leaks. (Although any problem … [Read More]

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