When is it time to call a plumber?
01.01.70
Drips, leaks and plugs are the most common plumbing problems
that plague a homeowner.
Dripping faucets, leaking pipes and plugged toilets, sinks and
tubs can usually be taken care of with just a little know-how and
some preventive maintenance.
Any good plumber -- and some common sense -- will tell you that
it's a good idea to take care of that little drip before it becomes
a gusher, which can drain your wallet in more ways than one.
A small trickle can add up to a big water bill in a very short
amount of time, and an emergency call to a plumber may cost a lot
more than a new washer -- which is usually the culprit behind a
drippy faucet.
To get to the washer, unscrew the aerator -- the round section
at the end of the faucet spout and simply replace it. Remove the
old washer before making a trip to the hardware store to make sure
the right sized washer is purchased.
Leaks at the base of the handles are also a common problem, as
are leaks at the pipe's joints. Sink handles may need new metal
nuts or their rubber o-ring may need to be replaced. A leaky pipe
joint may just need to be tightened or it may need a new sealant or
gasket.
Source: Midland Daily News
Tips on cutting high energy bills
01.01.70
Suggestions for conserving water, electricity, and natural gas are often common sense.
Something as simple as fixing a leaky faucet can save 300 gallons of water or more every month, and turning off water while washing your hair can save up to 150 gallons each month.
With weather forecasters predicting one of the 10 worst winters in northwest Ohio history and a move by the city of Toledo to fund improvements to its sewer and water system by charging consumers more, now is the time to start preparing for the season by making cost-cutting moves that can help lower your utility bills.
City water rates rose 9 percent this year and will keep going up through 2014. Sanitary sewer rates jumped 3 percent in February and could increase again in the new year.
When residents whose water usage is 3,000 cubic feet of water pay about $22 more a quarter — from $164 last year to $186 this year — it’s no wonder Toledo City Council urges the public utility to move from a quarterly to a monthly billing system. That change could come in early 2012.
Source: Toledo Blade
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