Plumbing Articles

All About Water Softeners Problems—and How to Fix Them

August 29, 2024
All About Water Softeners Problems—and How to Fix Them. The water valve on the pipe in farm.

Hard water refers to water with a high mineral content, primarily calcium and magnesium. While safe to drink or cook with, these minerals can cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave spots on dishes and glassware.

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When Do I Need to Replace My Pipes?

May 30, 2024
When Do I Need to Replace My Pipes? A man mopping up water.

The pipes in your house are used daily and hidden from view, so they are easy to overlook and forget about. They might be out of sight, but those pipes need maintenance just like any other plumbing or HVAC system in your home.

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 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

April 15, 2024
 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause? Drop of water falling from faucet. Water supply cuts due to drought. Severe restrictions measures for water saving. Increase in prices and taxes on the water bill.

Water is dripping from your Reston home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation? Truthfully, even a little drip could lead to a big problem! Just leave it to our plumbing professionals at Comfort Defender to investigate the issue. Big or small, there is no plumbing problem our experts can’t solve.

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