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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait to Repair a Leak in Your Plumbing
March 9, 2023

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait to Repair a Leak in Your Plumbing

If you’ve noticed a leak in your plumbing system, don’t wait to repair it! We can all be lazy with our home repairs, just make sure to treat leak repairs differently. Failing to address a plumbing leak can lead to serious problems down the road, such as water damage, mold growth, and expensive repairs. That’s…

Why You Need an Annual Plumbing Inspection
February 24, 2023

Why You Need an Annual Plumbing Inspection

Most people skip annual inspections just like we skip adding the warranty to a purchase. But we all know it will save us money in the long run! One leaky pipe that you can’t see could cause thousands in damage — this is why annual plumbing inspections are so vital. At Faulstick plumbing, we inspect…

Do I Need a Water Softener? Six Signs that It’s Time to Invest
January 20, 2023

Do I Need a Water Softener? Six Signs that It’s Time to Invest

If your home is connected to a well, chances are that you have hard water thanks to higher mineral deposits like calcium and magnesium. Hard water can wear on everything from your skin and hair to your clothing, appliances and even your plumbing. However, installing a water softener, which removes these minerals, can help reverse…

When Well Water Gets Weird: Answers to Common Concerns
January 13, 2023

When Well Water Gets Weird: Answers to Common Concerns

What happens when your well water gets, well, weird? From foamy to cloudy to discolored, changes in your well water’s appearance certainly be a cause for concern among homeowners. Here’s a list of some of the most common well water oddities, and what you can do to fix them. What’s Weird: Foamy Water. When your…

What to Do When Pipes Freeze
December 15, 2022

What to Do When Pipes Freeze

’Tis the season for chilly weather… and freezing temperatures can do a real number on your pipes if they’re not properly insulated. Frozen pipes are bad enough, but if they burst, you’ve got a messy problem on your hands. Fortunately, there are some straightforward things you can do to prevent disaster. Know the High-Risk Circumstances…

Preventative Plumbing Maintenance: What to Do and When
December 1, 2022

Preventative Plumbing Maintenance: What to Do and When

Plumbing disasters tend to pop up during the worst possible moments—nights, weekends, over holidays… you name it. If you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing a poorly-timed plumbing headache once, you’re probably game for doing whatever you can to prevent something similar from happening again. To get you started, we’ve put together this handy checklist of…