{"id":309,"date":"2016-04-12T14:14:39","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T14:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.excellentphm.com\/colorado-springs-plumber\/?p=309"},"modified":"2016-04-12T14:15:00","modified_gmt":"2016-04-12T14:15:00","slug":"top-tips-colorado-springs-plumbing-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.excellentphm.com\/colorado-springs-plumber\/plumbing-service\/top-tips-colorado-springs-plumbing-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips For Colorado Springs Plumbing Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-310 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.excellentphm.com\/colorado-springs-plumber\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/tips-plumbing-colorado-springs-300x269.jpg\" alt=\"tips plumbing colorad springs\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" \/>One of the smartest things that you can do, as a Colorado Springs home or business owner, is learn how to take care of your own plumbing. There are certainly some jobs that should only be handled by a plumber. Yet, before the need for an industry expert arises, you could be taking some steps toward preventing this need from coming up. At the very least, the better care you take of your own <strong>Colorado Springs plumbing<\/strong> system, the less often you will need to call on a professional plumber.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"no-clear\">Taking Care of Your Pipes, Drains &amp; More<\/h2>\n<p>Believe it or not, one of the most common issues that people choose to ignore is that small drip or leak, usually in the basement. Out of sight out of mind does not put an end to a leak you don&#8217;t have to look at on a regular basis. The general view seems to be that a small leak doesn&#8217;t count, but your water bill will tell you differently. Even a seemingly tiny drip can lead to gallons of wasted water, mildew and mold and will, eventually, become a much bigger leak.<\/p>\n<p>Slow drains and clogs are another issue that tends to get overlooked in caring for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.excellentphm.com\/plumbing-colorado-springs-co.php\">plumbing in Colorado Springs<\/a><\/strong>. Just because the water eventually goes down does not mean that you should ignore it. Slow drains mean that a problem already exists and that something should be done about it. Avoiding the problem in the first place by clearing hair from shower drains and keeping grease out of kitchen sink drains is a great way to to avoid this.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing to keep in mind is that when you do get a slow or clogged drain, you need to call on a professional to take care of the problem for you. The common reaction is to go to the store and buy a harsh chemical cleaning agent that will temporarily rid your drain of the clog. The problem is that this will not produce not long term results and can do more harm than good by the damage it can cause to your pipes and plumbing.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Call in the Pros<\/h2>\n<p>When you notice any problems or changes in your plumbing, it means that you should call in a reputable <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.excellentphm.com\/\">Colorado Springs plumber<\/a><\/strong>. Here at Excellent Plumbing, Heating &amp; Mechanical, we have your best interest in mind. Let us show you, in person, how our nearly four decades of hands on expertise in the field has helped us become number one. We take caring for our clients seriously, and that shows in the reputation that we have built for ourselves.<\/p>\n<h3>If you are looking for a Colorado Springs plumber then please call 719-393-9300 or complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.excellentphm.com\/contact-us.php\">online request form<\/a>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the smartest things that you can do, as a Colorado Springs home or business owner, is learn how to take care of your own plumbing. There are certainly some jobs that should only be handled by a plumber. 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