Reliant Plumbing Blog Articles

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Why Does My Tap Water Taste Like Chlorine?

This article was published on 10/29/2024 as part of Reliant Plumbing’s educational and community outreach initiative, aimed at providing valuable insights, safety tips, and practical advice on plumbing maintenance and…

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Septic to Sewer Conversions in Lakeway

As the city of Lakeway switches from septic systems to municipal sewer connections, residents may be wondering what to do next. For any homeowners or businesses with a failing septic system or who are ready to make the switch to a cleaner, safer sewer system, Reliant Plumbing has answers. Learn more about the process to convert a septic system in Lakeway.

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Kitec Plumbing Exposed

Marketed as a cost-effective and durable solution, Kitec plumbing has, instead, become infamous for its premature failure, leading to costly water damage for unsuspecting homeowners.

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Is a Hybrid Water Heater Right for Your Home?

What is a Hybrid Water Heater? Contrary to what the term ‘hybrid’ might suggest, a hybrid water heater, also known as a heat pump water heater, does not combine gas…

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Water Heater Maintenance Tips and Tricks

San Antonio has Hard Water San Antonio has the joy of having the San Antonio River running directly through town. San Antonio is also unique for its water and natural…

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5 Tips for a Healthy Garbage Disposal

Table of contents Tip 1 – Avoid Harmful Foods Tip 2 – Run It with Plenty of Water Tip 3 – Space Out Appliance Use Tip 4 – Schedule Preventive…

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San Antonio Water Quality

San Antonio is known for the scenic Riverwalk and The Alamo, but did you know they are also unique for their water and natural gas systems? Today, the City of…

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Sewer Maintenance and Repair Tips

Sewer Problem Fixes The best defense against sewer system problems is a good offense. Sewer systems are drains from inside the house. The drainage piping inside the house and the…

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What is in My Water?

Chances are, you learned in elementary school that water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. However, some heavy metals and other debris still show up in our water,…

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Warm Season Plumbing Guide

Warmer weather is a perfect time to tackle some plumbing maintenance around your business or home. The old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” holds…

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4 Signs You May Need a Water Softener

Do I need a Water Softener? In short, it depends on the hardness of your water. Water softeners use a combination of salt and resin beads to remove hard water…

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5 Frequently Asked Plumbing Questions

We’ve seen nearly every plumbing issue you can have and strive to give our customers the highest quality plumbing services in the greater Austin, San Antonio, Waco, and Dallas areas.…

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Is it Flushable?

Table of contents Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable? So What Exactly Is Not Flushable Then? Items That Can Clog Drains At Home Flush-able Test My Toilet Is Backed Up! What…

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Plumbing Tips for Pet Owners

Our pets can provide us with much needed happiness and stress relief. In fact, according to a recent HOZZ survey, we are particularly lenient when it comes to pets and…

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Signs that it May Be Time To Service/ Replace Your Hot Water Heater

Hot water heaters are an essential part of any household. However, most of us do not truly appreciate them until they are malfunctioning. As crucial as hot water heaters are…

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