Do I Have Slab Leak? Beginner’s Guide to Slab Leaks

The words "Do I have a Slab Leak?" in front of a cracked slab.

While a home that is built on a slab provides more protection against flooding than a home with a crawl space, it can be harder to detect when an under-slab pipe is leaking. Because of this, it is especially important to watch for the signs of a slab leak. Slab leaks can lead to major […]

Exploring Electronic Leak Detection Technology for Plumbing – A Guide by Bewley Plumbing

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Any pipe can break and start leaking. If not repaired, the leak can cause significant damage to buildings and create unsafe situations. The trouble is leaks often happen in hard-to-reach areas, such as inside walls and underground. Fortunately, different types of equipment are available to plumbers to help detect leaks. Without leak detection technology, searching […]

How to Flush a Water Heater

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Your water heater is an important part of your daily life. You probably use it when taking a shower or washing your hands. It’s one of those things that you tend not to think about unless it stops working. The periodic flushing of a hot water heater is a vital part of keeping it functioning […]

Troubleshooting Why Your Water Heater Is Running Out of Hot Water

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From washing your hands to taking hot showers, warm water is one of the simple pleasures of life. However, if it runs out, it can be a major disruption and may also be a sign of serious trouble with your water heater. In this blog post, Bewley Plumbing will take a look at some of […]

Why Is My Tap Water Rusty?

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When you turn on a faucet, you want to see crystal clear water that looks like it came straight from a mountain stream. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. If you have rusty water, what comes out of your faucet might be yellow, brown, or red and accompanied by a foul smell.  Rusty tap […]

What Are the Three Stages of Plumbing in New Construction?

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With new construction, there’s a lot going on, like the installation of new plumbing. A lot of work goes into creating a plumbing system, and it can be broken down into three stages. In this blog post, Bewley Plumbing will take you through those stages. This process is carried out in conjunction with the construction […]

How to Install a Garbage Disposal

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Garage disposals are incredibly useful and can make life in the kitchen a whole lot easier. Placed under your sink, they shred food into small enough pieces to pass through your plumbing. In this blog post, we break down the steps needed to install a garbage disposal. Please keep in mind that the safest and […]

Why You Should Ditch Chemical Drain Cleaners

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Drains are everywhere in your house. When even one of them stops working it can cause you a lot of hassle. While you might think of using a chemical drain cleaner to get it working again, there are a lot of reasons why that is a very bad idea. In this blog post, Bewley Plumbing […]

How to Winterize Your Home’s Plumbing

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Keeping your home safe and warm this winter starts with preparing indoor plumbing for the upcoming dip in temperatures. When it’s cold enough for snow and ice, it’s cold enough to freeze your pipes. Start with winterization in autumn to protect against any early freezes, and feel secure all the way until spring. Here are […]