When you have access to a freshwater source through a well on your property, it is up to you as the homeowner to keep it functioning properly with regular care and maintenance. Time and use are working against your water well pump, but with the right attention and professional services, you can keep it functioning continually and properly. Here are some tips that you should use when maintaining your water well pump to keep it working well and efficiently.
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One of the most common, and perhaps most frustrating, plumbing issues that most homeowners encounter is a pipe clog. If you've got a drain that's flowing slowly or, worse, not flowing at all, that's an indication that the pipe has a clog or blockage of some sort. Since these problems are so common, you may try to clear the blockage on your own first Here's a look at what you need to know about some methods that work.
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Water in the basement is a problem faced by thousands of homeowners each year. While some water infiltration issues can be attributed to the use of inferior construction techniques or materials during the construction of the basement or foundation walls, other issues like the settlement of the home's foundation, deterioration of the foundation walls, site erosion, and landscaping issues can also play a key role.
In some instances, basement and foundation wall surfaces can be waterproofed through the use of coatings, sealants, or membranes to help them better resist the pressure of water infiltration.
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How often do you clean the drains in your home's plumbing? Unfortunately, many people overlook this essential task until they get serious clogs. Dirty drains raise the likelihood of the plumbing developing problems like foul smells, slow drainage, and blocked pipes. For example, bathroom drains trap hair and soap debris, which harden into a clog and block the bathroom drains. There are several good reasons you should schedule drain cleaning as soon as possible:
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With regular inspections and proper maintenance, your drains and drainage pipes can be in perfect shape for decades. However, if you don't check them often simply because they are working, you may end up with expensive drainage problems and some other plumbing emergencies to handle. Typically, problems like leaking or clogged drainage lines are disgusting. They can also be embarrassing, especially when they happen when you have guests in your home.
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