Outside Tips and Maintenance

• Ensure yard drains, gutters and downspouts are free of leaves and debris.

• Remove leaves and debris from window wells.

• Check for birds' nests that may have been built in plumbing vent pipes, like the ones from the dryer to the outside.

• Check all faucets and hose bibs to make sure water flows freely. If an outdoor faucet is barely dripping or if there is leakage the first time the hose is turned on, a pipe may have cracked and needs to be repaired.

• Septic tanks should be inspected and pumped every three to five years to help prevent costly replacement of the filter field.

Toilet, Sink and Shower Plumbing

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Need to install new fixtures or plumbing? We’re here to help. We’ll advise you on water efficient showerheads, low flow toilets and other bathroom fixtures. Our fully licensed and insured plumbers provide skilled installations at competitive prices.

When you need bathtub, shower, sink or toilet repair, you know who to call: Triangle Plumbing & Backflow, Raleigh and Greensboro’s preferred bathroom plumbing contractor. We offer a full range of plumbing services as well as 24/7 emergency repairs. Contact us today!

Based in Greensboro and Raleigh, NC, our experienced plumbers offer bathroom fixture repairs and installations in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Clayton, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Greensboro, Winston Salem, Burlington, High Point and the surrounding areas.

FAQ: Should I Repair or Replace a Water Heater?

Water heaters typically last 9 -11 years before they leak. Repairing a water heater that has passed its life expectancy is not the best investment. Beware of any plumbing company that recommends that you spend a great deal of money on an older water heater.

Water Conservation and Plumbing Tips

Water conservation is extremely important. Here are some ways you can do your part:

• Don't use excessive amounts of detergents, bleach or chemicals that may kill the natural bacteria in your septic system.
• Use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
• To prevent excessive watering of your lawn in the summertime, purchase an inexpensive spring-loaded timer which attaches directly to your outside faucet. This will prevent over watering in case you forget to shut off the sprinkler.

• Water pressure in your home above 60 pounds per square inch is harmful to your plumbing system and will cause excessive water usage. Contact your local water authority to find out what the water pressure is on your street. If it exceeds 60 pounds, consider installing a pressure reducing valve that will limit the water pressure within your home.

• Check your water meter during a period of time when no water is being used. Make a note of the meter reading and check it 8 to 10 hours later. If the meter has moved, there is an indication that you may have an undetected water leak, which should be corrected.

• Leaky toilets consume more than 40% of your total water usage. Installation of a new toilet flapper and fill valve will keep your toilet running efficiently.

• Conserve energy by checking the temperature setting on your water heater. It should not be above 120°F or medium setting on older models.

• Replacing an old shower head can save up to 7.5 gallons of water per minute without sacrificing full spray action at low or high water pressures.

• A leaky faucet that drips once per second can waste more than 8 gallons a day. That's 3,000 gallons per year!