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The Basics of Home Plumbing Systems

October 27, 2021
Category: Residential Plumbing

Have you ever wondered how your home’s plumbing system works? At Michael Runk Plumbing and Heating, we know the ins and outs of modern residential plumbing systems. We sat down today to write out a little guide. Not every home has the same plumbing system, but most follow these guidelines. The Water Supply Intake System […]

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Why Would You Need to Repipe Your Home?

August 16, 2021
Category: Residential Plumbing

Most of the time, leaky pipes can be fixed with a simple repair at a single section of your plumbing system. However, there are times when all of the pipes in your home need to be replaced. If your pipes have sustained extensive damage, repiping your home will be the best way to fix the […]

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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Plumbing

July 29, 2021
Category: Residential Plumbing

After the year we’ve just had, you deserve to upgrade your home. If you have more household members working and learning from home, your home’s plumbing is working harder than it usually does. There are many ways you can upgrade your home’s plumbing, save water, and save money. Here are five of those ways: 1. […]

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Top 5 Summer Plumbing Maintenance Tips

July 22, 2021
Category: Residential Plumbing, Tips

When temperatures start to rise, people often think about how the temperature will impact their air conditioning, thermostat, and energy bill. What people don’t think about is the impact of the weather and summer conditions on their plumbing system. Summer conditions can put your plumbing system through a lot, and that’s why plumbing maintenance is […]

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5 Signs You Have Water Pressure Problems

July 6, 2021
Category: Bathroom Plumbing, Residential Plumbing

When people think about water pressure problems, they usually think of low water pressure. However, high water pressure can be just as bad. While low water pressure is an immediate inconvenience, high water pressure can lead to tons of water wasted and thousands of dollars to repair. Be on the lookout for these five warning […]

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5 Reasons to Install a New Garbage Disposal

June 24, 2021
Category: Drains, Kitchen Plumbing, Plumbing Systems, Residential Plumbing

Wouldn’t it be nice to eliminate a step in your post-meal cleanup? With a garbage disposal, you can. Throughout the years, people have looked to garbage disposals to make cleaning the kitchen faster and easier. However, some people have been on the fence about whether or not to make this addition. If you’re one of […]

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How to Best Describe an Issue to Your Plumber

March 3, 2021
Category: Residential Plumbing

Talking to your plumber about a problem you have isn’t always easy. Plumbing systems are complex, and it can be hard to describe what’s going on. You may not even know what the problem is, but it’s important that you’re able to tell your plumber what is going on so that they are prepared to […]

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6 Ways You May Be Damaging Your Plumbing

February 23, 2021
Category: Residential Plumbing, Tips

Plumbing is one of those things that we rarely think about until something goes wrong with it. Every day we use and abuse our house’s plumbing without a second thought. But, did you know that some of the things you’re doing may be damaging your home’s plumbing? Here are six things you should avoid doing […]

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Daily, Weekly, and Seasonal Home Plumbing Maintenance Tips

February 12, 2021
Category: Residential Plumbing

Did you know that your home’s plumbing system makes up about 15 percent of your total home value? That means that you should never overlook your plumbing. There are things you could be doing daily, weekly, and seasonally that will ensure the health of your plumbing system and prevent problems from occurring. Daily Clear Clogs […]

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Can You Flush Food Down the Toilet?

January 5, 2021
Category: Residential Plumbing

Most of us rely on garbage cans and garbage disposals to get rid of our leftover food. But, there are few instances where flushing food down the toilet may seemingly be the best option at the time. While it may seem like a good idea to flush food down the toilet, it’s ultimately not the […]

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