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Homeowner’s Guide to Removing Nitrates From Water

Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

Nitrate is a naturally occurring and man-made compound that can be found in drinking water. It’s tasteless and odorless, and consuming too much can be unsafe. As clean and safe water is essential to every household, we’re here to provide assistance with an essential process that will keep you and your family safe: removing nitrates from your water supply. How to detect nitrates in your water Before learning how to remove nitrates from your water, you’ll need to first detect […]

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What Are The Main Types Of Boilers For Homes?

Heating Systems / 5 minutes of reading

Selecting an efficient and cost-effective heating solution for your home can be daunting – but a boiler may provide the ideal solution to your problems. Boilers come in various models with unique features and benefits that may help you find one best suited to you. But how do you select the right one? In this blog post, we’ll discover the main types of boilers currently available in homes today, and give our expert insight on what situations they’re best for.

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Best Types Of Water Filters That Remove PFAS

Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

If your household gets your drinking water from either a well or tap – chances are, it contains some type of PFAS contamination. If you’re searching for an effective solution to remove these contaminants from your home water supply, we’ve compiled a list of the best water filters to consider. At Plumb-Tech, we pride ourselves on providing the best service and assistance to homeowners when it comes to their plumbing and water supply. This article will provide all the information

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How to Tell if Your Water Softener is Actually Working

How To Guides, Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

Water softeners are a vital part of many Missoula homes, ensuring we can enjoy clean, safe water daily. But, like all fixtures and appliances, they can experience issues that impact their performance. Problems may not always become immediately evident, so how can you tell if your softener system is operating like it should? In this post, we provide practical guidance to educate you on how to tell if your water softener is working and what you can do if it’s

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How Long Does a Boiler Last and Tips for Prolonging Its Service

Heating Systems / 5 minutes of reading

Hot water may not be the first thing on your mind until you don’t have any! A boiler is an integral component of any home, knowing how long it will last you and how you can take care of it can help save your precious time and money. Just as the name suggests, these systems heat up water so that it can be distributed throughout your home to radiators, baseboards and underfloor heating systems for warmth and convenience. However, like

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What Causes Scale Buildup and How to Prevent It

Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

Have you ever noticed a scaley, white or green buildup around your faucets that you can’t get rid of no matter how many times you clean it? Scale buildup, or limescale, is a common problem that affects many water systems, appliances, pipes, and fixtures. It can reduce the efficiency, performance, and lifespan of home appliances, and it doesn’t look great. In this article, we’ll cover the causes of limescale and how you can prevent it in your home plumbing system.

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Water Softener vs Water Filter: 10 Key Differences

Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

Water is essential to life, yet not all sources and qualities of water supply are safe to drink directly. Depending on its source and quality, you may require treatment before using it for drinking, cooking, cleaning or bathing purposes. Water softeners and filters are two popular water treatment devices. Despite having many similarities they both serve different functions, purposes, benefits, and drawbacks for individual households. We will compare their differences below so you can decide if either is necessary for

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5 Tips on How to Tackle Tree Roots in the Sewer Line

How To Guides, Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

Trees are great for properties as they provide an excellent source of shade and privacy. However, tree roots can pose a danger when it comes to underground pipes and sewage lines. Discovering tree roots in a sewer line is a nightmare for homeowners, as they can grow into the pipes and create blockages, leaks, and damage. Tree roots will often grow toward the moisture and nutrients in the sewer line and can even penetrate small cracks or gaps in the

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Missoula Plumbers Share Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Plumbing System

Local Guides, Plumbing / 6 minutes of reading

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the impact that we, as a society, have on the environment. With our modern ways of living, we produce large amounts of waste, which can significantly impact our environment. As a result, many people are taking steps to reduce their footprint by changing their daily habits and behaviors. Plumbing systems are known to have an impact on the environment. Many times, unknowingly, things that aren’t supposed to be poured down

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Plumbing Remodeling Tips

Construction, Plumbing / 5 minutes of reading

If you’re looking to redo your kitchen or bathroom, you may need to remodel more than just fixtures. Depending on how the original builders put it together, your plumbing system may also need reworking. Plumbing remodeling can wind up being a costly endeavor. Plumbers are skilled tradesmen who undergo years of training but remodeling a bad plumbing job can take some time and effort even for a pro. However, it doesn’t have to empty your pockets to get a quality

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