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In the internet age where there are multitudes of how-to tutorials for any home improvement project, you may be tempted to do it yourself (DIY). But how do you know which projects you can handle and which ones you should leave to the professionals?
The following tips will help you evaluate the…
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There are few things more frustrating than turning on your faucet to find very little or no water coming out. Frozen and burst pipes are common among homeowners that are caught unaware by cold winter weather. Ensure you are ready for winter with these tips to prevent frozen pipes.
Why do frozen…
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Low water pressure is one of the most common plumbing problems homeowners experience and it can be extremely frustrating. Thankfully it is often fairly easy to diagnose and resolve. We’ve listed some frequent causes of low water pressure below, and recommendations we have for solving the problem.…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…
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Every year millions of Americans spend billions of dollars purchasing bottled drinking water. Many people believe bottled water provides a tastier, healthier and safer alternative to drinking tap water.
The truth is that most bottled water is merely filtered tap water. You can improve the quality…
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Just like your vehicle, your home’s equipment requires regular maintenance to continue running correctly. If routine tune-ups are ignored, you could find yourself looking at major repair or replacement costs down the road.
At Pippin Brothers, we believe maintenance is one of the most…
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Today it’s so easy to spend more money than necessary when keeping your home comfortable. While there are many things you can do to save money on your energy costs, calling on Pippin Brothers can help you see significant savings, increased comfort and reliability.
Increase Efficiency, Reduce Your…
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Is your water heater not giving you hot water at any of your faucets or your shower?
We’re sure you’re concerned. But, don’t worry, you may be able to solve this problem on your own before calling a professional for help.
Try the following troubleshooting tasks any homeowner can do.
We’ve…
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Have you noticed a “blub-blub” or “glug-glug” sound coming from your drain? The problem is most likely a partial clog in the drainpipe.While a partial clog can lead to serious blockage–causing flooding and smelly sewage backup– it’s relatively simple to fix. But before making one of these…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…
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Everyone in Oklahoma knows how humid the summers can be. And it’s because of this humidity that your home could run into hundreds-- possibly even thousands-- of dollars in water damage.
How in the world is that possible? It’s possible if your home’s condensate drain line becomes clogged with dirt,…
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Is your garbage disposal leaking? Before you start wondering how long a garbage disposal lasts or making a plan to replace your garbage disposal, there are three common places for an under-sink disposal to leak. Here’s our breakdown of the likely culprit of each of these and what it requires…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…
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Got an old water heater? You may want to replace it now, or you may have to pay more to replace it later.
New government mandates will force water heater manufacturers to increase the Energy Factor (EF) of their water heaters by April 2015.
While this makes the water heaters more efficient (…
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Energy factor (EF) rating is like the Miles Per Gallon (MPG) of water heaters. It determines how efficiently the water heater uses its fuel source.
For example, these are the typical EFs of gas and electric water heaters:
Electric water heaters: 0.75 to 0.95
Gas water heaters: 0.5 to 0.7
Let’s…
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Toilet clogged? It’s tempting to reach for the nearest bottle of Drano to try to clear the clog, but should you? No way. Even Drano says you shouldn’t use their typical clog cleaner for a toilet.Here’s why.How Drano can “heat up” your pipes and toiletDrano uses caustic or oxidizing…
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July was the hottest month ever on record in the United States and much of the country, like the Lawton area, is still in a drought. Water conservation is as important as it has ever been.
To help you prevent this precious resource from being wasted and help those communities that are on water…
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“Going green” is becoming an increasingly popular topic among Lawton area homeowners because it is a great way to help the environment and save money by reducing your energy usage.
So we decided to help. Our experts have devised a three-step plan to a greener home (and wallet!)
ReduceThe easiest…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…
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All too often, homeowners will attempt to tackle an at home plumbing task, but in the end need to call for service anyway. And so the familiar scenario begs the question: how do you know when to call a plumber?
Drains that won’t unclog. When you find commercial drain cleaners are no longer…
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Have you ever thought you heard your toilet running or flush on its own? Did you ignore it, thinking you were imagining things or that it wasn’t important?Well, a “phantom flush” is a common toilet problem and it could be wasting up to 200 gallons of water per day!So we’re going to show you what a…
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Nearly all of us have struggled, at least at one time, from pesky plumbing-related problems. Unlike a clogged toilet or a broken garbage disposal, the causes of some issues can be tough to identify and diagnose.
Here are a few plumbing issues sure to quickly cause frustration, and some insight as…
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Nobody wants to call the plumber for repairs. Especially when things go wrong unexpectedly, or if there is a plumbing emergency, the thought of unanticipated costs and headaches can make for a bad day gone worse.
At Pippin Brothers, we’ve seen our fair share of plumbing emergencies. Of course not…
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Especially when you have never had the need to call a HVAC contractor or plumber before, selecting the right company can be difficult. There are a lot of companies to choose from out there, but how do you know you’re selecting one that is trustworthy and will do the job right?
While a flashy ad in…
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The most common plumbing problem is the clogged drain. The only thing better than a sure-fire remedy for a clogged drain is not having to deal with the clog in the first place. To that end, here are several tips to keep the drains in your home clear of clogs as well as a few remedies if you do find…
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Most homeowners wouldn’t think to worry about the plumbing or hot water in their home—until they start hearing a strange noise coming from the basement or garage where their water heater is located! If your electric or gas hot water heater is making a whining noise, a popping noise, or something…
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Clogged drains are one of the most common plumbing problems in any home. But they’re also relatively easy to avoid.
And who better to tell you how to avoid them than our very own expert plumbers. So we sat down with Josh, who has been working for Pippin Brothers for 6 1/2 years. Here’s what he had…
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Got an old toilet that keeps clogging? We bet you’re tired of flushing multiple times and constantly plunging just to get your toilet to do its job.
So you’re thinking about replacing the toilet. Will that solve the problem?
Maybe.
If your toilet is constantly clogging, the problem…