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Decode the Plumbing mysteries for once and for all! Gunthers' blog unveils the secrets behind your faucets, drains, and pipes, giving you the knowledge and confidence to easily tackle everyday plumbing tasks. Gunthers is a family business established in 1910 specializing in Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in service
Gunthers » Plumbing
1M ago
Some home maintenance tasks seem appealing initially as a do-it-yourself opportunity but often later reveal themselves as a significant challenge. Faucet replacement is an excellent example. It seems simple enough for a DIY project but can cost more time and money than expected. Let's explore the potential pitfalls of DIY faucet replacement. Consumer Protection Most faucets that you can purchase at retail come with a product warranty. That warranty protects you against manufacturing defects that may not appear until later. This coverage usually protects you for a full year from the date of pur ..read more
Gunthers » Plumbing
2M ago
While you may not give your toilet much thought, it's an essential component of your daily routine. Most people don't realize that there are various options when it comes to buying a toilet for your home, apart from choosing a particular color. In fact, we're going to discuss some of the most essential toilet upgrades that you should highly consider getting for your home. Dual-Flushing Toilets with dual-flushing capability will have two buttons on their tank. One button will be for liquid waste, which will use less water from the tank during flushing. The other button
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Gunthers » Plumbing
3M ago
Water is incredibly precious, but it's easy to forget just how vital it is to our everyday lives. One of the most common sources of water waste is a leaky faucet. Although a single drip may seem insignificant, the cumulative effect of thousands of drips can lead to substantial water waste and a higher utility bill. Recognizing the impact of a leaking faucet is crucial for reducing waste, saving money, and conserving resources. At [company_name] in American Fork, UT, we are dedicated to helping homeowners minimize water waste and lower their utility costs. Read on to discover
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Gunthers » Plumbing
5M ago
Having a garbage disposal can be a convenience in your kitchen. With a simple flick of a switch, leftover scraps are ground up and washed away, eliminating the hassle of throwing them in the trash. However, owning a garbage disposal comes with the responsibility of knowing what you can safely put down the drain and what you absolutely cannot. To keep your disposal and drains clear and healthy, you need to understand the do’s and don’ts.
Items Safe for the Garbage Disposal
Plenty of food items are safe for your garbage disposal, with some even beneficial to the machine. Learn what you can safel ..read more
Gunthers » Plumbing
5M ago
Toilets are prone to becoming wobbly or starting to rock over time. The reason for this is that continually sitting down and standing up puts pressure on the toilet and can cause the hardware that secures it to the floor to loosen. Sometimes, this is a problem you can easily fix on your own, but it depends on the specific cause of the issue.
Loose Toilet Bolt
Toilets are secured to the floor in two different places. The bolt-on each side of the bottom of the bowl fastens to the floor, and the wax ring and toilet flange underneath the bowl also help to hold it securely in place and prevent it f ..read more
Gunthers » Plumbing
7M ago
Plumbing leaks are more than just nuisances. They are warnings of potential disasters waiting to happen. While it is always wise to arrange for a professional inspection of your home plumbing system, some leaks demand immediate action. If you encounter any of the following situations, do not hesitate to call the emergency number of a reputable plumbing service to get the problem rectified.
Gas Leak Dangers
A leaking gas line is a critical emergency that poses severe health risks, including dizziness, headaches, difficulty breathing, chest pain, and even carbon monoxide poisoning. The smallest ..read more
Gunthers » Plumbing
7M ago
Drain cleaning is a common practice that helps keep your drainage pipes operating efficiently. Soap scum, hair, food debris, and more can enter your wastewater pipe and create obstructions. Drain cleaning removes these obstructions and cleans your pipes thoroughly. At Gunthers Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, we recommend annual appointments to help ensure your drains don’t get completely backed up. The process requires little or no digging and can be completed quickly and efficiently, but the benefits can protect your whole home.
Reduce Pipe Clogs
Regular drain cleaning sessions with our profe ..read more
Gunthers » Plumbing
8M ago
Whenever you’re doing any cooking or washing dishes, it is important that you take some simple steps to protect your home’s plumbing. This is especially true when dealing with any type of grease, oil, and fat as they can pose a huge threat to your home’s plumbing system. In today’s article, we’re going to show you the proper way to dispose of kitchen grease, oil, and fat and also explain why these substances should never go down the drain.
Why You Should Never Pour Fat, Oil, and Grease Down the Drain
Fat, oil, and grease are some of the biggest contributors to clogged drains, pipes, and sewer ..read more
Gunthers » Plumbing
8M ago
Plumbing using copper can lead to many benefits and decrease the work needed for maintenance. Copper is a corrosion-resistant metal that’s used in many different industries. It is naturally anti-microbial, corrosion-resistant, and resists oxidation. For example, copper can form coatings or gaskets for pipes and drains, which will protect the natural environment from seepage of toxic chemicals into groundwater or surface waters. Copper also prevents galvanic action (the reaction of metals) during water ingress from the main supply into a building structure with copper piping. Copper tubing can ..read more
Gunthers » Plumbing
8M ago
Homeowners in American Fork, UT who live in snug houses surrounded by breathtaking
mountain vistas, are always looking for ways to make their homes more comfortable, efficient,
and environmentally friendly. This is why tankless water heaters are revolutionizing home
technology in American Fork.
Homeowners in this thriving part of the country will find that tankless water heating systems, as
opposed to conventional tank water heaters, have several advantages. Let’s take a look at eight
strong arguments in favor of a tankless water heater installation in your American Fork house.
1. Higher Energ ..read more