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When you notice that your water bills are going up for no reason, you need to consider what might be happening. You may have had another person move in. You may have had another child, or you may be doing things that use more water. You do not want to be alarmed about your water bill if it is easy to explain. However, you need some assistance from a professional plumber when you know that your water bill is rising due to some unseen problem.
The Leaky Pipes
There are many pipes in your home that can leak without giving you any sign of a leak. The leak could happen in a place where you will not notice, and these leaks will evaporate fast enough that they never show any signs of a leak. The only way to know if you have a leak is to request a leak detection appointment. Our service technicians are able to check all the pipes in the house for leaks. You will not be able to reach these pipes, but we can get to them easily.
Bad Appliances
There are many appliances in the house that will use more water than you like. The water usage for the unit may start well, but the unit may began to use more water as it begins to break down. You need to have a plumber check each appliance to see how much water it is using. Also, these appliances could leak within themselves. You never notice because the leaks are hidden or covered, but the leaks are there. Finding these leaks could help reduce your water bill.
Outdoor Leaks
There are many people with outdoor water features, fountains or ponds. There are still other people who have irrigation systems in the yard. When these systems leak, they waste water all day. You never notice that you are using water all day, but you could lose thousands of gallons a day without ever noticing until you get your water bill.
When you see those uncharacteristically high water bills, you need to make sure that you have one of our plumbers come check on your home. You do not need to go looking for these leaks on your own, and we have the expertise required to fix these leaks the moment we find them.
Are you spending far too much on your water bill? Take action and call Valley Plumbing today at (801) 341-4222. Your Salt Lake City home will thank you. 

 
Do you have a preventative maintenance plumbing agreement for your home? Then you can be watching your money go down the drain as you're forced to pay for preventable repairs for water leaks and other types of plumbing problems. These plumbing problems can be avoided with routine plumbing maintenance. It's important to have your home's plumbing system thoroughly checked by an experienced, licensed plumber on a regular basis. It's simpler and less expensive to catch the plumbing problems early rather than have to pay for emergency plumbing service.
Save Money And Eliminate Stress
Unexpected plumbing problems not only cost lots of money, they can also be a major disruption to your daily schedule. When you have plumbing issues, whether it is broken or clogged pipes or water heater issues, it can be hard to focus on your personal and professional life. But with regular plumbing maintenance, you can easily fit it into your budget and your schedule. You will know exactly when the plumber is coming and what their services will cost. This can give you the peace of mind you need to continue to be productive at work and enjoy your personal life.
Protect Your Water Heater
Your water heater works hard every day of the year. It provides hot water for taking showers, washing the dishes, doing the laundry, and myriad other things. Water heaters are designed to last between 10 and 15 years. But if they are not properly maintained they can rust, develop leaks, and fall apart a lot sooner and cost you hundreds of dollars to replace them. A good preventative maintenance program can extend the life of your water heater and keep it from wasting water and energy. This will allow you to keep your hard-earned money in the bank.
Keep Energy Costs Down
Preventive maintenance programs help to ensure your plumbing systems are operating at peak efficiency. This keeps your water and energy bills low and allows you to keep more of your money in your pocket. Having your plumbing serviced regularly also extends its life. This is true whether you are having your water heater, boilers, sewers, grease traps, sump pumps, or any other types of plumbing. Don't trust your plumbing to do it yourself effort or industrial strength drain cleaners. If you want to protect your plumbing and save money arrange for a preventative plumbing maintenance program with a reputable company.
Looking to save money in the long run? Call Valley Plumbing today at (801) 341-4222 for plumbing maintenance services in the Salt Lake City area.

Hydrojetting is the power cleaning of a septic field line, in which a high-pressure water stream is blown into the septic tank line to clear anything that may be blocking it. This is done because blockages keep the sewer from flowing through the pipes to the septic tank. This procedure must be done by a licensed plumber or septic pumper and sends about 15 to 18 gallons of water a minute into the septic field line in your septic system.
Hydrogetting Grease
When a septic system has been used for a long period of time, grease, fats, and oil can get inside it and coat the inside works. This causes the lines to be blocked and hazardous grease and other waste products get into all of the pipes and other parts. This causes your sewer system not to work properly and you then have a major problem that requires professional help. Hydrojetting services, along with snaking the lines can help to get rid of the clog.
HydroJetting Roots
Hyrojetting can also get rid of roots that may be blocking your septic field line. In fact, it is a good idea to have hydrojetting done about every three to nine months. A typical service of hydrojetting to get rid of roots may fix the problem, but it is highly likely the roots will regrow and once again block your septic field line in your sewer system. Hydrogetting to get rid of roots is much better than mere snaking because it can remove blockages that a regular snaking rooter job can’t accomplish.
Hydrojetting Debris
Hydrojetting is a very effective method of getting rid of other types of debris that may be clogging up your septic system lines as well. There are lots of things that can block the septic lines and since hydrojetting is a very strong stream of powered water, it can lift and push these items away and thereby unclog most things from a septic system that snaking may leave behind.

Stop waiting for the perfect time to take care of your home's drains and call Valley Plumbing and Drain Cleaning at (801) 341-4222 today for Hydrojetting services in the Salt Lake City area!

 
When it comes to upgrading your bathroom, there are many reasons that it is a good idea for you to do exactly that. For example, you can add value to your home and increase the amount of equity in the home, meaning that you should get more for it if you ever decide to sell it. Second, you can remodel your bathroom with important safety upgrades. Finally, you can increase the efficiency of the home by making a few small changes that will save you money each month on your energy costs.

Added Value

Many people decide to remodel the bathroom because they want to add value to the home. If you have a bathroom that is outdated, you can dramatically alter the value of your home by simply remodeling the bathroom, even if you do not remodel any other room in the house. Simply upgrading the fixtures and including new lights and faucets can go a long way toward increasing the value of your home. If you want to make major renovations, you can remodel the tub and shower areas and install new sinks and countertops in conjunction with new tile or a fresh coat of paint.

Safety

If you are worried about safety upgrades, you can upgrade a dangerous tub and shower combination and make it easier to get in and out of. You can also add upgrades to make the shower slip resistant. You can even add separate electrical outlets and create additional space in order to ensure that hair dryers and other electronics are nowhere near sinks, tubs or any other source of water. It is also a good idea to make sure that all of electrical outlets in the bathroom are grounded in order to further increase the level of safety.

Efficiency

Finally, upgrading a bathroom can increase your home's efficiency and reduce the amount of money that you have to spend every month on your heating and cooling costs. This can be accomplished by making some relatively minor renovations that have huge dividends. For example, if you change the type of light bulbs that you are using in the bathroom and switch to something that is more energy efficient, you could see a big difference in your next energy bill. By the same token, you can install specialized shower heads and faucets that help you regulate the amount of water that is used.
Making these upgrades to your home will make your home more beautiful, safer and it will save you money. When you consider all of these things, there is simply no reason not to renovate your bathroom and enjoy your home more than ever.
Looking to remodel the bathroom in your Salt Lake City home? Call Valley Plumbing and Drain Cleaning at (801) 341-4222 and let us make your vision a reality!

 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disclosed that drinking water from the tap “can reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.” What kind of contaminants remain? Are they harmful? Can we control them from entering our home tap water? This is where a whole house water filtration system comes into play.
The most common contaminants are toxic heavy metals, Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs), Chlorine, Fluoride, bacteria and parasites. The toxic heavy metals include lead, copper, aluminum and mercury. Once ingested, the body cannot remove these metals, and this weakens the immune system. The VOCs are the result of pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals and general household chemicals. Studies have shown that ingesting even small amounts of these chemicals can cause cancer. Pharmaceutical contamination of water from toilets and bathing is a relatively new and unregulated concern.
Chlorine and Fluoride are both added to our water. Chlorine kills microorganisms. However, Chlorine is very harmful to human cells. The National Cancer Institute warns that people who drink unfiltered chlorinated water have a 90 percent greater chance of developing cancer. The controversial addition of Fluoride to water was intended to prevent tooth decay in children. However, studies show that Fluoride can weaken the kidneys, cause neurological diseases, as well as bone cancer.

The E-coli bacteria can be found in water treatment plants or the water lines in our homes. This is a fecal based bacteria which can cause severe diarrhea for several days. Giardia is a parasite which attaches itself to the walls of the intestines. Some water treatment facilities do not test for Giardia because Chlorine is the acceptable means for killing this parasite. The symptoms of Giardia are similar in nature to E-coli, and cause severe diarrhea plus abdominal cramps.
Now, let’s look at a viable solution for bringing pure water into the home. Most skilled plumbers would agree that a whole house water filtration system is the wisest and safest choice. The powerful filter is installed directly into the main water line and all water coming into the home receives a high level of filtration at this point-of-entry. Not only is the drinking water filtered, but also water in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room.
Although the water treatment plants do their best to protect our water supply, it is important that we also take control of our health and safety. The whole home water filtration system provides an additional safety barrier for bringing healthy water into the home.
Looking to install a whole house water filtration system in your Salt Lake City home? Call Valley Plumbing and Drain Cleaning at (801) 418-9283 and start enjoying the benefits of healthier and cleaner water today!