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Summer is the best time to check for leaks, since a long winter can have an impact on plumbing that we can’t even see, and you want a chance during warm weather to take care of any issues before it gets cold again.

For the toilet: Put food coloring in the tank to see if it leaks to the bowl without you flushing the toilet. Check the tank floater and the valve it’s attached to. The rubber float and its arm-like hardware wears out over time, and more quickly in hard water situations. The floater valve must be seated correctly, or it allows water to leak out and your toilet to run — It probably makes noise while it does so.

If the problem still arrises, give us a call (843) 256-2201 and we will have a Service Pro there to solve the mystery.

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Is your shower head not performing like it used to? Over time mineral deposits can build up which can cause the nozzles to sq**rt water in all directions or clog up completely, leaving you with poor water pressure or low flow.

Here are our top tips to help get your shower head back to peak performance.

#1 Rub the Nozzles
Many shower heads have flexible rubber nozzles. You can dislodge mineral buildup in these nozzles by simply massaging each nozzle with your finger. You can also try gently scrubbing the nozzles with a toothbrush.

#2 Soak the Shower Head in Vinegar
There are a couple ways to do this:
* If you prefer to leave the shower head attached to the pipe coming out of the wall, you can fill a plastic bag with vinegar and wrap it around the shower head.
* Secure the bag around the head with a rubber band, tape, or a twist tie.
* Leave the bag around the shower head for a few hours.
* Remove the bag and turn on the water for a few minutes to clear the vinegar out of the shower head.
* If you don't mind removing the head from the shower pipe, you can submerge the shower head in a container full of white vinegar.
* Let the shower head soak in the vinegar for a few hours.
* Re-attach the shower head to the shower pipe and run water through the head for a few minutes to clear out the vinegar.

Considering a Replacement Shower Head?
Replacing a shower head is quick, easy and may reduce your energy and water bills. Give us a call at 843-256-2201 and we will take all your worries away!

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It doesn’t matter if you are a first time buyer, relocating, or someone that is buying another house as an investment – before you purchase a new home you should inspect the plumbing system. Although we suggest calling a professional to do a final inspection before signing any paperwork, below are some things you should check out during the initial house tour.

If after completing this checklist you have any questions or concerns, give Devlin Plumbing Services a call and we will send out one of our highly trained professionals to perform a full house plumbing inspection. Even if everything looks good to go, we still suggest a full house inspection. Our technicians are trained to check every possible problem and can seek out issues that would often go unnoticed to the public eye. Buying a new home can be a very stressful task, but we’re here to help things flow smoothly.

Tips & Tricks Tuesday with Devlin Plumbing Service

That steady drip, drip, drip of a fixture symbolizes money going down the drain. In fact, a leaky faucet typically wastes up to eight gallons of water per day, while a running toilet can waste 200 gallons per day. Fix small leaks promptly before they become big—and costly—problems.

We have technicians who would be happy to offer a solution, give us at call today (843) 256-2201 to get on the schedule!