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There are multiple reasons why pipe insulation is incredibly useful. For example: condensation control, pipe freezing, energy saving, temperature control, and noise barriers. There are also many types of materials that are used to insulate pipes. Insulation can be made from different types of wool, foams, rubber, or even glass (made of sand, limestone and soda ash) among others, and can be used to help regulate pipe temperatures and more. For now lets talk about wool insulation, and go over when and where to use this type as well as its advantages.

Wool pipe insulation can be used in a wide range of hot or cold pipe applications ranging from -20°F to 1200°F making it ideal for use on:

High temperature pipe lines typically found in industrial power and petrochemical plants, steam production and supply pipe, etc.

Refrigerated water and other related applications.

Minimizes indoor air quality to potential pollutants.

Made from natural material with high recycled content.

Resistant to the growth of mold or bacteria.

These are just a few places and reasons wool insulation may work. If you need new or replacement insulation, we are happy to help here at Harts Services. We can take a look at the quality of your pipes insulation and help you find the best possible insulation for your home. We are open 24/7 for emergency services and are always here if you have any questions or concerns about your plumbing or homes needs.

Contact Harts Services today for any of your Plumbing and HVAC needs in Tacoma and surrounding 

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There are many things to consider when looking to hire a plumber for work within your home and on your property. Plumbing needs are very important to a home in regards to water running sufficiently, your water heater, in addition to faucet and toilet work.

Some of the most important guidelines to follow when considering hiring should be:

– Most states requires plumbers to be licensed to work within residential or commercial properties. This can help determine if the plumber has fulfilled the credentials required to be a certified technician. The state of Washington does require plumbing contractors to be licensed.

– In addition to licensing, insurance may be required for particular states or jobs. This can protect you and the plumber, if any accident were to occur on site. Occasionally bonding will be required as well. Your local city should be able to provide you with that information upon request.

-If at all possible, it is important to be able to see some referrals or references to the plumbing company of your choice. Media sites such as yelp and home-advisor are good ways for people to leave feedback and give referrals for companies local to you.

– Pricing is very broad when it comes to plumbing work. It is best to call around and see if you can get a free estimate for plumbing work, like you can here at Harts Services. Looking for types of promotions or deals companies have running is beneficial to selection as well. Groupon is a good site to check to see if there are any local deals for plumbing services.

When selecting the company to manage plumbing services in your home, these are a few important things to be aware of. If there are any questions or concerns we can help. We are 

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Pipes in service to your home or business can last anywhere from 25 up to 100 years. From Polyvinyl chloride(PVC) to brass piping, they can be used either drain pipes or supply pipes, and may cost thousands of dollars to replace if not taken care of in a timely matter. There are signs to be aware of when questioning if your pipes need to be replaced. Firstly, there are sites you can go to check when your sewer lines were installed. The city of Tacoma has records of most homes on govME.com – City of Tacoma’s government Made Easy.

In addition, it has become a Washington state law that home sellers are required to get an inspection on their home for full disclosure to the new buyer. This is another source you can find through your cities official website. Corrosion of an aging pipe is bound to happen over the course of time so its something to keep in mind when buying, selling or updating your home. Though corrosion and cracks in your lines may be something that can cause blockages, other forms of destruction such as invasive roots can make repairs or replacement need to happen sooner than later.

If you are able to, contact your city to find out when your piping was installed or last repaired. If you have any drains in your home backing up, giving off foul odors, or draining slowly, these can all be reasons to call us at Harts Services. We will check the quality of your pipes timeline and durability.

Warning Signs Your Pipes May Need Replacing

Faucet covers for the outside of your home are an inventive way that is purposed to prevent freezing hose faucets when the cold weather sets in. The 

 of these covers is wonderful, but are they really necessary or logical for Tacoma natives when our weather doesn’t seem to be too harsh during most winters? The answer is both yes and no. Yes it gets cold enough locally to have some harsh freezing of pipes, but no faucet covers a.k.a faucet “socks” although a good thought, is not the best way to prevent freezing. This might work for an overnight frost, but I wouldn’t rely on it for an entire winter. The temperature outdoors won’t be any warmer with the “sock” on it. It may prevent snow fall or freezing rain from reaching the faucet itself, but it ends up being more decorative than anything.

If you’re really worried about the faucet freezing. Some preventative actions can be:

Remove hoses, splitters or connections from the spigot during the winter

. Not removing hoses or any other connections from the hose bib can trap water and can therefore surely cause the fixture to freeze.

 (hopefully there’s a shutoff that controls only this faucet in a heated portion of the home. If not, you could install one). Learn more about Installing a frost-proof sill cock faucet.

Open the faucet, and leave it open until the cold weather has passed

 inside of home where faucet meets can prevent freezing further in on the pipe.

These are a few things that should help with the fear of freezing faucets. If there is any cautions you would like help checking out, we are available here at Harts Services 24/7 for emergency services.

Faucet Covers to Prevent Freezing: Fact or Faux?

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Customer service and answered the phone was pleasant and helpful. Person who came on site to discuss the work was thorough, gave great advice, and made suggestions for future planning.

Hart's Services got here about 3 hours after calling them. Very courteous and helpful with going over my options for all of my plumbing needs. They are getting our emergency repair work completed for a reasonable rate.

Very friendly, very knowledgeable. Made replacing my whole sewer line as painless as possible.

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At Harts Services, our #1 priority is your utmost satisfaction. We won’t just show up at your location and provide easy fixes that will eventually come undone, causing you more aggravation and costing you more money. Our plumbers provide lasting results at affordable prices, holding themselves to the highest standard for excellence in every job they undertake. We also offer peace of mind inspections, maintenance plans, and customer education to ensure complete peace of mind today and in the future.

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Harts has amazing customer service and responded promptly to our plumbing emergency! Chris has been to our home in the past and is very knowledgeable and professional. Harts is a great local company to work with.

I was so happy to finally get my faucets outside my house fixed. Anytime I turned them on they dripped, dripped, dripped. Now I have frost free hose bibs and no drips! Thanks Harts!

Harts Services is a very professional company. We called because our sewer was backing up into our home and they had someone at our house within the hour.

Fast service, excellent follow-up, and Tim who performed the service was excellent and easy to work with. Will definitely use again if needed.

Thank you Chris McAlister from Harts Services. The service was professional, quick but thorough. Thank you

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