Category: All Things Plumbing

Charlotte Plumber Advice: New Toilet Seal – Part 1

What exactly is a toilet seal? A toilet seal is a gasket made of a ring of wax and is on the bottom of the toilet, where the toilet is set on the floor. Why are they important? A toilet seal helps prevent damage to the floor. Without it, the toilet could create scratches and

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Charlotte Plumber Interviewed for North Carolina Homes Magazine

You can check it out here: Check out my interview, How to Repair a Toilet on North Carolina Homes, one of the top sites for North Carolina real estate, including Youngsville, NC real estate. North Carolina Homes also services South Carolina real estate and Georgia real estate.           Need a Charlotte

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How to Fix a Broken Drain Trap

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Sometimes the problem is simply that the slip nuts holding the drain trap assembly to the drain and the drainpipe have loosened. Tightening them may solve the problem. But if the metal has corroded through, if the slip-nut threads are damaged, or if other damage has occurred, the only solution is replacement. Drain trap assemblies

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Charlotte Plumber Advice: Drain Trap Q&A

What is a drain trap? The purpose of a drain trap is to constantly maintain water in the pipe to keep the sewer gas smells from evading the drain. Where are drain traps located? There is a trap located at every drain because the drains are connected to drainage systems, which can lead to an

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FAQ About Septic Tanks

Do you want to learn more about septic tanks? Have you heard of them before but never knew what they were? Well, this Q&A is definitely right for you. >What is a septic tank? Usually underground, a septic tank collects and stores sewage to decompose before draining. >Why is it needed? Septic tanks are typically

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