Archive for the ‘Plumbing Advice’ Category

Four Excellent Kitchen Sink Tips

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

Practical Kitchen Sink Tips to Avoid a Clogged Drain

There are kitchen sink tips we should all follow. In fact, most of us know the basics on how to avoid a clog, but being in a hurry or getting distracted in the kitchen can cause any person to forget these basics. Dishes can stack up very quickly, leading to rushed cleaning of those dishes. Rushing through the dish washing can lead to clogs, especially if you do not have a dish washing machine.

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3 Tips for Mold Management in Business

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

A look at the importance of mold management at work…


Mold management is a nasty problem for any business
. If you operate a professional space, it is just as important to check for mold as it is around the house. This is true for office workers, industrial workers and more.

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If your business fails a mold management inspection, a complete shutdown may be required.

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5 Simple Plumbing Tips for Avoiding Emergencies

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Develop Habits to Save Money When it Comes to Plumbing…

How great would it be if you never had to get in touch with a plumber? Well, some services are so specialized and specific that an expert will be required to help. However, much like auto maintenance, there are some basic tips that will help  you avoid expensive professional service bills.

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Most plumbing repairs and plumbing emergencies can be prevented as long as you know what to look for as you take care of your household plumbing needs.

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Hiring a Competent Plumbing Contractor

Friday, January 18th, 2013

Tips to Spot a Reliable Plumber

Finding a plumbing contractor for your home or business should not be a major chore. In fact, hiring the most appropriate plumber for the job you need done in a hurry ought to be simple. Knowing exactly what type of plumbing service you need is going to simplify your search for a reliable plumbing contractor.

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The Rundown on Plumbing Pipe Options

Monday, November 26th, 2012

Understanding Your Options for Plumbing Pipes

When the question arises which type of pipes you want in your plumbing – you can refer to our descriptions to assist you with your decision.

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Plumbing Tips for Winter

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

Plumbing Tips for Winter

When the cold weather comes to Portland, it brings a lot of rain along with it, and there are some minor adjustments you should make to your daily routine to ensure that your home remains comfortable and your plumbing system continues to work as well as possible throughout our winter months. For instance, you want to avoid having family members take showers right after each other. Instead, make sure everyone waits at least ten minutes after one shower before taking their own. This helps maintain hot water and proper pressure, and will avoid an extreme concentration of steam in your bathroom.

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The Best Summer’s End Plumbing Advice

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Summer Is Coming To An End But Plumbing Problems Aren’t!

Summer is coming to an end but there’s still always going to be plumbing issues and United Plumbing LLC is here to sort them out before it’s too late! Not only that but there are a few tips that you can follow that will not only help you to avoid big problems as the sun goes down, but also help you to save money and do your bit for the environment at the same time!

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Common Toilet Plumbing Problems

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Nothing ruins a good day like a clogged, overflowing toilet.

The plumbers at United Plumbing want to make sure your toilet plumbing is perfect, so we’ve compiled a list of common plumbing problems–as well as signs that it’s time to bring in the experts to help you with your toilet plumbing problems.

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Troubleshooting High Water Bills

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Troubleshooting High Water Bills in Portland

Sticker shock!  If you open your water bill and you’re seeing a 50% increase or more, it is probably time to see if you can find the source of the high water bill.  In most cases the answer presents itself relatively easy in a cycling toilet or a dripping faucet.  In more difficult cases you may have a broken water main, but even that is fairly easy to identify – see steps 6 and 7 below.  Use this guide to troubleshoot your high water bill, and call us if you have questions or identify a plumbing problem.

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