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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.

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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?

Concerns about your sewer backing up and flooding are realistic. There are things to consider when you think you may have a blockage or issue.

When to Call The City or a Private Company?

The city you live in is responsible for the connection from the city’s main sewer line in connection with you homes sewer access. When repair work is needed on your homes individual sewer line up to the city’s, this is the point when you would call a private plumber. In these cases, a technician can do a scope of your pipes, see where the issue lies and what steps to take moving forward.

What is the issue? Where is the blockage?

There can be a number of issues with backing up or flooding of your pipes including root intrusions, cracks and corrosion, clogs of hair or other solid materials. In this case it is best to get a sewer scope done, which can run a live camera from your home through the sewer pipe to see any possible issues that need to be assessed. If blockage is not taken care of in a timely matter the back up can cause flooding within your home as well as foul smells, damage to property and other issues.

At Harts Services we can perform rooter services i.e snaking drains, pressure cleaning, camera scoping and unclogging, side Sewer contracting, i.e. repairing and or replacing pipes with breaks, holes or damage, and fix a leak or broken fixture within or surrounding home due to piping and/or sewer issues.

We are open for emergency service 24/7! If you have a concern about your sewer lines, water pipes, or any other plumbing concerns don’t hesitate to call us at Harts Services!

Sewer Back Ups & Flooding

Cold Temperatures Harsh Effects on Residential and Commercial Plumbing Systems.

Frozen water pipes are among the most common plumbing problems we see this time of year. When water freezes, it expands causing pipes to burst. Once the weather turns, water in the pipes melt leaving fissures and cracks where water can leak, thereby producing major damage. Damage to carpets, drywall, furniture, electrical wiring, floor joints, as well growth of mold and mildew can cause big dollar repairs to home and business owners.

Water Pipes in attics, basements, running through non-insulated walls, as well as pipes located on the exterior of buildings are at the greatest risk. Here are a couple things that you can do to help prevent pipes from freezing:

 during the coldest days/nights can help to prevent blockages from cropping up.

 to walls, attics, and basements can help prevent freezing.

If you have pipes that are frozen but not burst yet, 

 from your local hardware store can thaw blockages and prevent bursting.

If your pipe has burst, or you are experiencing blockage of your water line turn your water off at the meter and call Harts Services now! We will get a certified technician out to diagnose the problem before it turns into a major repair. We can also inspect your plumbing today, before any issues arise to help create a mitigation plan to prevent future problems from occurring before they do.

Winter Pipe Precautions

Anything you need to keep water flowing through your home or business facility, our plumbing company can handle it! Why do any of the dirty work yourself when there are skilled, experienced sewer pipe experts right in your backyard? Our company provides sewer pipe repair, maintenance, and installation, as well as 

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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.

Quality Plumbing Services in the Tacoma Area

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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