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Common Sewer Odors in Your Maricopa County Home: What’s That Smell?

August 15, 2025
Common Sewer Odors in Your Maricopa County Home: What’s That Smell?

It was not you. Your spouse is not home, and the dog is in the other room.  So what is it you smell, and where is it coming from? 

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Hard Water

July 30, 2025
Unraveling the Mysteries of Hard Water

Water is an indispensable part of our lives—but not all water is created equal. Many Scottsdale, households must deal with the nuances of “hard water,” a type of water containing elevated mineral content.

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How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

June 15, 2025
How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Scottsdale, yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.

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Help! I Have No Hot Water

May 15, 2025
Help! I Have No Hot Water. Photo of a technician adjusting a dial on a water water.

There are few things more annoying than running out of hot water in the middle of a shower. But do not fret if this happens. It is more than likely an issue with your hot water heater.

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Water Filtration: Choose the Right System for Your Arizona Home

May 1, 2025
Two multi racial little girls sit at table in kitchen feels thirsty drink clean still natural or mineral water close up image. Healthy life habit of kids, health benefit dehydration prevention concept.

It is another dry, hot day in the Valley of the Sun, and you feel as parched as the desert.

Before you gulp down a tall glass of cold tap water, take a sip and consider how it looks, smells, and tastes.

Do you ever wonder what is getting into your drinking water?

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How Water Softeners Improve Appliance Efficiency

April 15, 2025
How Water Softeners Improve Appliance Efficiency. Close up photo of water being poured into a glass.

If you’ve ever noticed a white, chalky residue on your dishes, faucets, or inside your appliances, you might be dealing with hard water. Hard water contains high levels of dissolved minerals, which can wreak havoc on household appliances over time—though it is not toxic to consume.

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How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

December 30, 2024
How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency? Photo of a damaged leaking water tap hose.

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

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What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

December 15, 2024
 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause? Photo of a drop of water coming from a faucet.

Water is dripping from your Sun City home’s faucet—but how serious is the situation? Truthfully, even a little drip could lead to a big problem!

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5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money

November 15, 2024
5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money. Leaking pipe.

An ostrich hiding its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth. But it is no myth many Arizona homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they will just go away.

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