Category: Plumbing

Isn't it fun to play with the lyrics of some of your favorite songs and make them about something else? We hope you recognized our reference to Queen's classic hit Another One Bites the Dust (and if you didn't, who even are you?).

Another One Bites the Dust is one of our favorite songs to listen to during the spring when dust count is on the rise. Sure, no one enjoys breathing dust in through the air, but did you know you may also be drinking, showering in, and washing your hands with dusty water?

You read that right- dusty water! So sit back, play some Queen in the background, and read on to learn more about how water softeners can help you get rid of dust that can cause your water supply to harden.

Dust And Hard Water

Dust, along with hard minerals like magnesium and calcium, in your water supply can cause it to harden. While “hard water” is not physically solid, it is hard in its chemical makeup. Hard water can affect everything from your shower to your laundry and dishes.

Here are some common signs that you may have hard water in your home:

• You notice white spots on silverware or dishes after washing them.
• Skin irritation or itchiness from the minerals and dust in your water.
• Clothing that becomes faded or rough after even the first wash.
• You begin to notice that you need more soap or detergent to clean the same amount.

Investing in a Water Softener Can Make All The Difference

Water softeners are designed to remove the hard minerals and dust from your water through one of a few different processes.

Some of the types of water softeners include magnetic softeners, dual tank softeners, salt-free ion exchangers, and (the most common) ion exchangers.

Any type of water softener will remove harsh minerals from your water and improve your overall water quality. Softer water means you can use less soap each time you wash dishes, put on a load of laundry, and even wash your hair.

This saves you money not only on soap but also on needing to buy clothes more often and needing to purchase products to make up for the damage to your hair.

Understanding Water Softener Costs

While installing a water softener in your home can cost anywhere from $300 to $10,000 depending on where you live, the type of softener you’re looking to install, the size of softener you need, and the condition of your water. A water softener installation far outweighs the cost with all its benefits.

Queen will forever be hailed as rock royalty for making great songs like Another One Bites the Dust. As such, we're sure they wouldn't put up with any dust in their air or water. If Queen is too good to deal with dust affecting their water quality, then so are you!

What are some of your favorite songs that we can listen to this spring? We want to know! Leave your favorite springtime jams in the comments below, and we'll be sure to check them out.

If you have commitment issues, then Valentine’s Day is probably a nightmare for you! This time of year, people in committed relationships are flaunting their happiness all over the place, people in new relationships are committing to one another, and some are even proposing in preparation of making a lifetime commitment!

Lucky for you, Valley Plumbing is here to give you an opportunity to join our Quality Service Club! This plumbing maintenance program will help you keep your plumbing in working order while saving money, so it’s something you’ll want to commit to!

Are You Prepared For a Plumbing Emergency?

Let's be honest- no one is ever prepared for an emergency to strike, plumbing or otherwise.

The good news is that there may be ways of preventing an emergency from arising.

It is a well-known fact that regular plumbing maintenance can help you avoid plumbing emergencies. Some of the most common plumbing emergencies, like a clogged toilet, raw sewage back up, and a burst pipe, are preventable with consistent maintenance on your toilets, sinks, and drain pipes.

With a Quality Service Club membership, not only do you receive annual safety inspections, but you will also have emergency shut off tags placed on all your incoming water service valves and on your water heater. You also get priority service, so if an emergency should arise in your home, it takes top priority with our team!

Start Taking Care of Your Piping System Today

The best way to keep your pipe system in good shape is by having your drains inspected and cleaned by a plumbing professional every six to twelve months.

Don’t neglect your drains until you have a clogged drain that is causing foul odors, slow drainage, or even sewage to flood your home.

Clogged pipes can eventually burst, leading to a flood of potentially unsanitary water in your home! Getting regular drain cleanings from Valley Plumbing could save you from an emergency, or from needing costly pipe repairs. It can also make your piping system last longer.

Make Long Term Plans With Us

If, even after learning how our Quality Service Club can help you avoid plumbing emergencies and benefit your pipe system, you’re still not sure if you want to commit, consider this:

Signing up for a plumbing maintenance plan means you have a long term partner in keeping your plumbing up to snuff! In the same way that you trust your primary care physician with your health, you can trust the experts at Valley Plumbing with your plumbing systems! Our Quality Service Plan also guarantees you 15% off all other plumbing services!

If you plan on living in your current home long term, then take care of your plumbing long term with a Quality Service Plan from Valley Plumbing. Now that you know about how you can keep your home and plumbing in proper working order, let’s talk about how Valley Plumbing and Drain Cleaning can help you save money while you do it!

Give us a call today at (801) 341-4222 to speak with a reliable plumbing contractor in Salt Lake County, UT about how our Quality Service Plan can help you save money on your regular plumbing maintenance.

Flooding in your home can lead to severe water damage, which can end up costing you thousands of dollars to repair. If you're not careful, unaddressed water damage can also evolve into more complex plumbing issues that will end up costing your not only more money but your peace of mind as well.

The following tips are designed to help you clean up water damage so that you can put it behind you and look forward to living safely and happily in your home.

Understand Why Water Damage Happens

Water damage can be caused by a number of other issues in your plumbing or HVAC systems. Some of the problems that lead to water damage, like a leaking garbage disposal or sink drain that causes water to accumulate in the cabinet under the sink, are usually relatively easy to clean up and repair. Other causes, like hidden water leaks and burst pipes, are going to be a bit more trying.

It’s important to understand what caused the water damage because it can make a difference as to how you clean up. Here are a few situations in which you may experience water damage:

• When your AC unit or water heater leak.
• When your sump pump breaks.
• When your toilet is leaking.
• When you encounter a sewer line backup.
• When a clogged gutter causes water to collect on your roof, eventually causing it to leak.
• When a severe storm or hurricane hits your home.

Address Water Related Issues as Quickly as Possible

When it comes to water damage, the sooner the problem is addressed, the better it is all around.

Quickly cleaning up and repairing parts of your home that were affected by the water damage can save you from dealing with future problems like mold and mildew growth.

Mold is known to aggravate respiratory issues like allergies and asthma. Another danger with water is the threat of electrical failure, which can mean that the water may cause a fuse to blow, or it may cause an explosion or electrical fire.

Prolonged exposure to excessive water can also weaken your ceiling, walls, and even the very foundation your home sits on! Not to mention the bacteria and parasites that could be present if the water damage came from a sewage backup!

For all of these reasons, it is of the utmost importance that you address any form of water damage as soon as possible.

Keep Your Air Clean With an Air Scrubber

Finally, once you get your house looking back to the way it once was, you may think the work is done, and you can forget about water damage for a long time!

Unless you already ran an air scrubber in every room in the house, you would be mistaken. The effects of water damage can linger in the air, unseen by you, if you don't know how to get rid of them!

An air scrubber is a portable air purifier that sits in the center of the room and passes the air through several filters until it comes out clean. They can remove things like bacteria, dust, and mold spores from the air, that you would otherwise be breathing!