Gas Line Installation When you first moved into your home, there were several natural-gas outlets that dotted the walls. They were quickly hooked up to your current appliances and promptly forgotten. However, these gas lines may require some updates over the years, as you alter the home. If you're wondering who to call for gas service, your best resource is a certified plumber from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Tyler. A Natural Fit There's an industry misconception when it comes to plumbers. Water lines aren't their only service areas. Plumbers work with gas lines because it's a natural...

Are Plumbing Myths Costing You? Are you a homeowner who needs to learn about maintaining your plumbing system? If so, it’s important that you learn how to do so effectively without trying practices that may damage your system or your pipes. Here are five myths about home plumbing you’ll want to avoid. Myth 1: Running water with the garbage disposal helps all waste travel smoothly Many homeowners believe that they can put just about anything down their garbage disposals as long as they run water with it. The truth, however, is that some things do not belong in a garbage disposal no matter...

Professional Plumbers:Do You Need One? Sure, we like to do things ourselves in Texas! And yes, there are plumbing problems you can handle on your own. But others are just too big to tackle. Do you know when you really need to call in professional plumber to help? Some of these may surprise you! You’ve been putting off those little repairs too long. You wouldn’t be the first to drag your feet about calling a plumber for something you think will be a quick, easy fix. But, left alone, those “small” problems could add up to a much bigger, expensive problem. Go ahead and make a list of...

The Dollars and Cents Calculating the economic cost of a shower is pretty straightforward. The water costs and the cost to heat it. For the average household in Northeast Texas, it all washes out at just about $2.00 per 10-minute shower. For a family of four, that's $8.00/day. $240/month.  $2,880 per YEAR! So, just by cutting your showers in half - from 10 minutes to 5 - your family could have an extra $1,440 sitting around by this time next year. Here are some don't miss tips for saving even more! Slow Your Flow. The average showerhead dispenses between 2.5 and  3.5 gallons of water per...

Water Loss In Pools Here in Northeast Texas, the temperature gauge has been over 100 degrees for weeks on end. And that can mean trouble for your water bill and wallet when it comes to your pool! Did you know that your pool can lose 3,000 gallons from EVAPORATION in one summer month? And that's not all.  Here's your Summertime pool help from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Tyler. In our desert-like climate, the typical swimming pool can evaporate its equivalent water volume in one year – as much as 20,000 gallons of water.  Along with evaporation, you will also have water lost to ‘splash...

Leaks In The Home The EPA estimates more than one trillion gallons of water is wasted each year in U.S. homes. The biggest culprits are drippy faucets, leaky valves, and worn toilet flappers. Repairing these common and easily corrected leaks can save you about 10 percent of your water bill! Our plumbers at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Tyler TX recommend doing a quick leak checkup. On your water bill: A typical family of four should use no more than 12,000 gallons of water in the winter. If you use more, you could have a leak. Check for corrosion or discoloration around your water...

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Tyler, the Punctual Plumber, offers the best plumbing services and water heater replacement in the east Texas area, including Bullard, Chandler, Gladewater, Kilgore, Lindale, Longview, Tyler, Whitehouse, and Winona. Water heater replacement guide provided by Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Tyler. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Tyler serves the East Texas cities of Kilgore, Longview, Tyler, and Whitehouse with a team of certified plumbers. In addition to emergency plumbing repair, some of the plumbing services provided by the company include faucet repair, drain...

Water Heater failure Most people don’t know when their water heater is about to fail. But you can avoid the disruption and damage of a water heater failure by watching for several signs. Here are four indicators that your unit may be on its last legs: Older water heater In general, water heaters are only made to last 8-10 years. If you don’t know how old your unit is, you can find the age by looking for the serial number on the manufacturer’s sticker on the upper portion of the tank. The serial number contains the manufacturer date, written as a date code such as "F051052638". The...

Fast Running Toilet Repairs in Tyler, TX – Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Do you have a toilet that won’t stop running? Is it upping your water bill and keeping you awake at night? Toilet repairs are a problem that most homeowners will encounter at some point. The simple explanation for this issue is that the flapper is not closing correctly, so water is constantly leaking from the tank to the bowl. A continuously running toilet can be caused by problems inside the toilet’s tank and is usually a simple fix. Here are a few trouble spots to check before calling Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for...

Winter Plumbing Tips Winter is an especially hard time for your plumbing, even in East Texas. It is more common than you’d expect for water pipes to freeze up or even bust. Outside plumbing lines and ones in your attic or basement are most at risk. Fortunately, there are a few easy DIY winter plumbing tips and tricks that you can use to help prevent this from happening. Prevention is Easy! Wrapping pipes in newspapers is an option for areas like ours where freezing temperatures are short-lived. The newspaper captures warm air pockets around pipes to keep them insulated. Foam tube insulation...