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How to Tell If Your House Has a Gas Leak

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Gas leaks are a serious fire hazard. Every year, around 4,200 house fires  are reported in the US that originate from natural gas. If you suspect your house has a gas leak,  hire a gas leak detection service  ASAP and have the leak repaired.  For this article, we connected with the professionals at Wasden Plumbing . The team of Master Plumbers is a highly recommended leak detection service provider in Rowlett and Rockwall. Here are some ways to tell if your house has a gas leak. Try To The Smell The Leak Natural gas is odorless in its pure form. This can make natural gas hard to detect even if it reaches high enough levels to cause health problems. Gas companies add harmless compounds called "odorants" to give natural gas an artificial smell. Texas Gas Service  adds the odorant mercaptan, which has a smell similar to that of rotten eggs. You probably have a gas leak if you smell rotten eggs for no obvious reason. Listen For Hissing Sounds Small gas leaks can be ...

What To Do in A Plumbing Emergency?

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  Pipe bursts do a lot of damage if not responded to in time. Major plumbing leaks can be just as devastating to a house as they damage a commercial building. Still, there's a lot you can do to minimize water damage while you wait for a professional plumber. We recently got in touch with Wasden Plumbing , the leading team of emergency plumbers in Rowlett, TX. According to the experts, here's what you should do in a plumbing emergency.  Shut Off The Main Water Valve Turn off your main water valve  as soon as you discover a major leak or a pipe burst before you do anything else. Your main valve is located near your water meter. This will keep your house or commercial building from flooding and minimize water damage. Shut Off Water Heater Valve If there's a leak in your hot water plumbing, you should shut off the valve on your water heater instead. If you have a tankless or condensing water heater, shutting off the main valve will do the trick. However, conventional water he...

How To Correctly Use a Plunger

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  Using a plunger may not be rocket science, but you can still make costly mistakes with it. In many cases, a plunger isn't even the right tool for the job and may worsen the situation. For this article, we reached out to the professionals we've heard great things about, Wasden Plumbing . Their plumbers have served Rowlett and Rockwall, TX, for over two decades. We will share the tips they gave us about correctly using a plunger. So without beating around the bush, let's get down to business. Tip # 1: Understand How A Plunger Works A plunger uses a clog against itself (We think that's where Thanos got the idea of using the "stones to destroy the stones"). If your toilet is completely clogged, it won't allow any water to pass. The head of the plunger uses suction  to block the passage of water from the other end. When you push the plunger, the water has to go somewhere. The pressure pushes on whatever is causing the obstruction and unclogs the toilet. Howev...