Over time, all plumbing fixtures eventually become worn or faulty. Even that bright, shiny kitchen or bathroom faucet that you love so much will one day begin leaking or making loud squeaky sounds. But when it breaks, how do you know whether to repair or replace.

Determining whether to repair or replace your faucet requires basic knowledge of how a faucet works. This can aid in knowing whether to repair or replace your damaged faucet. For example, if your faucet is dripping, squeaking, or exhibiting irregular water flow, repair may be in order. However, if you're noticing an unending string of problems, high water bills, or if there's physical damage, a replacement could be your best option.

When it may be appropriate to repair your faucet.

While sometimes salvaging your faucet is simply not an option, there are other instances where repairing it is the best way to go. Here are a few cases where a repair should get the job done:

• Your faucet is dripping....

Unusual sounds in your home are never good signs, especially if they are coming from your kitchen sink. A gurgling sound in your sink is actually the sound of trapped air trying to escape from the drain. Your pipes should not have any air trapped inside, but they can become obstructed by food items like grease, seeds, bones, and rice that shouldn't go down your drain.

Once you hear a gurgle in your kitchen sink, call your plumbers so they can fix the issue. Fixing a gurgling kitchen sink can be done through a chemical solution or a drain auger that will help clear your pipes. Find out more about why your kitchen sink is gurgling and what you can do to avoid it from happening in the future.

What is a gurgling kitchen sink?

After doing the dishes, you might hear a gurgling sound from your kitchen sink. Gurgling is the sound of trapped air in your P-trap. The P-trap is the U-shaped pipe under your sink that generally contains water to block odors and gases from your...

Investing in a water filtration system for your property might seem like an unnecessary expense, however, water filtration systems can actually save you money while helping out the environment.

The use of plastic bottled water has risen significantly in the past years, with over 1,000,000 being purchased by the minute worldwide, and less than a third of this gets recycled. Not only will you help reduce these numbers with a water filtration system, but you will also save yourself money in the long run. Drinking plastic water bottles instead of filtered water can cost you thousands of dollars per year. Read on to learn more about why installing a water filtration system is the right decision!

Installing a water filtration system is better for the environment.

The number of plastic water bottle users has risen dramatically over the last few years. While some have said this increase is because of a healthy shift toward drinking more water than sugary drinks like soda, it also...

Flushable wipes appear to be the pinnacle of toilet-paper evolution. They're convenient, sanitary, and easily disposable! 

But the question is, are flushable wipes really the greatest thing since...well, the invention of toilet paper, or do they cause more issues than companies like to advertise?

After the pandemic caused a massive toilet paper shortage, flushable wipes became the best alternative for many people. However, for most professional plumbers, it just meant their schedules were about to get a whole lot busier. 

Curtis Plumbing has dealt with a ton of clients in Riverview, Brandon, Valrico, and throughout Central Florida whose toilets or septic tanks became clogged or backed up due to these "flushable" wipes. Because of this, there are several reasons why we don't recommend people try flushing their wipes down the toilet.

If the wipes say they're "flushable", then what's the problem?

Despite...

If you own an older home, chances are your pipes are just waiting to burst open or break if they have never been replaced. Older pipes can be a disaster waiting to happen for central Florida homes in Riverview, Brandon, Valrico, and nearby areas.

Replacing them with newer pipes that are more durable and last longer can avoid disaster and is a good investment in both the future of your home and your health. Learn more about repiping your home and whether or not the process is worth it.

Repiping can increase the value of your home.

If there is a chance you may sell your home, then repiping may be a vital task. Older plumbing can be a liability on the open market, and a potential buyer may shy away from a home that needs the pipes replaced in favor of a newer home. New pipes can increase the market value of your house and make it much more appealing to buyers, allowing you to increase your asking price and get back a solid return on investment.