There’s no delicate way to talk about sewage. Sewage problems are just… gross. Ever smelled backed-up sewer pipes? Ugh. Worse yet: Ever had sewer water actually back up into your shower or spill out onto the floor? Barf. Without a proper waste disposal system, you can experience a whole host of issues: spreading diseases, mold outbreaks,
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Let’s be honest: A clogged garbage disposal is just ewwww. First, there’s the mystery smell. Then there’s the inconvenience of a slow-draining sink, complete with bits and pieces of yesterday’s breakfast floating around in there. Gross.Garbage disposals back up for plenty of reasons—including these top three.Disposal Clogging Culprit #1: Incorrect UseFile this problem under “things
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Tankless water heaters are energy-efficient, have low maintenance costs, and are reasonably durable. But just like any appliance, they’re not completely immune to issues. If your tankless water heater isn’t performing up to par here’s what you should check. Scenario 1: There’s no hot water!This is the most common problem you can expect with a tankless water
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Basement cleaning may be difficult. They’re often dark and wet, with plenty of nooks and crannies to conceal the messiest detritus. Then there’s the fact that they flood when it rains, which means you have to deal with muck, mold, and mildew while trying not to slide on the wet floor.If you’ve ever had a flooded
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We’ll try not to get too personal…We’ve all been there. You’re doing your business, and you realize there’s no toilet paper. You start to panic, frantically searching your bathroom cabinets hoping to find even half a roll.With a national TP shortage, this is a reality we’ll likely be dealing with for quite some time. But
You got your new home and are ready to start living the life you’ve always dreamed of. But what’s this? You can’t get your home to a comfortable temperature? What’s that smell? Oh no, is there mold?!It’s time to hire an HVAC contractor.HVAC contractors are a dime a dozen. It’s not difficult to find one
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Here’s the thing about your plumbing: It doesn’t care, at all, about what’s happening in the world. So the reality that you’re dealing with a global health crisis? It simply doesn’t care.But at MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, we do.We get that many of you are trying to navigate working from home while also trying to
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The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are slowly warming—and although winter isn’t officially over for a few weeks, we’re already looking forward to more sunshine and less “blah.” We’re guessing you feel the same way—especially if you’re one of the unlucky Columbia plumbing customers who got to experience the “joy” of frozen pipes
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Of all our modern conveniences, indoor plumbing might be the one we most take for granted. Although we use our sinks and sewer system multiple times a day, they simply don’t require a ton of attention. And because plumbing lasts for decades, it’s rarely top of mind. When it is, it’s because there’s a problem:
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Ten thousand dollars. That’s the average insurance claim related to “water damage and freezing,” according to the Insurance Information Institute. Each year, one in 50 homeowners will file such a claim—and we’re guessing that you, like all Columbia plumbing customers, would rather not be that “lucky” one. In fact, you’d rather not endure the hassle of any sort
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