Anyone know the condition of your sewer line? Most of us don’t pay much attention to main sewer lines until there is a problem. Sewer lines become clogged over time and for a variety of reasons when there is no regular maintenance done.

Pipes can accumulate residue from lotions, face creams, toothpaste, grease, food debris, and many other common items. When items other than toilet paper and waste are flushed, clogs can occur. Additionally, tree roots can break through the main line, and older homes can have occurrences of corroded or collapsed pipes.
Whatever the reason, a blocked sewer line is not fun. It can disrupt your household routine and prevent the use of the plumbing system until the line has been cleared and repaired as needed.

Your sewer line takes the path from your home to the city sewer system or in some cases your septic tank, and it is best to have your licensed plumber, Marlin Services, take care of your main line problems quickly.

Be Attentive to Key Signs of a Clogged Sewer Line

• Sewage starts backing up and oozing from the drains
• Loud gurgling sounds can be heard from the drain
• Drains begin to slow down
• Toilets require more than one flush
• Corroded or collapsed pipes can occur with time
• Tree roots break through the pipes

Don’t wait to call the plumber when you see signs of sewer line problems. A successful drain clearing is instantly noticed and all signs of clogged drains are gone.

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How often do you think about the drain system in your home? Most of us don’t ever consider it until there’s a clog or something major goes wrong with the plumbing. For a moment, think about the hassle and annoyance that occurs when a sink, shower, tub, or toilet backs up. It can disrupt whatever you are doing at the time or create an emergency situation for you.

Scum and debris naturally accumulate in household drain pipes from soaps, lotions, food waste, hair, grease, and various types of items from everyday use. Everyday items can drop into toilets, kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, and bathtubs that can cause or contribute to drain blockage.

In the Kitchen: Pipe build up can occur from a variety of items like soap, grease, food debris, and more, causing drain clogs.

In the Bathroom: Many things can cause pipes to block and scum to build up. Hair, toothpaste, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, creams, toilet paper, and items thrown into toilets (that don’t belong there) are major culprits in drain clogging. Over time, these things accumulate and cause buildup that can eventually cause major drain blockage.

In the Utility Room: Lint, dirt and accumulated debris can create drain issues, which can lead to flooding, blockage, and poor drainage in the home.

Notice when water starts accumulating in the sink as you’re doing dishes, washing your hands, taking a shower and draining a tub. It might drain slowly or, in extreme cases, not at all. These problems don’t typically occur overnight. They tend to build up and worsen over time.

When drains are running slowly or are clogged, it’s best to call on professional, licensed plumbers, like Marlin to properly clear the drain issues in the home. Plungers and other home remedies are usually only temporary fixes. It’s a good practice to have your plumbing system cleared about every two years to maintain smooth flowing pipes and to be comfortable in your home.

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Clogs happen in most everyone’s home and they occur for a variety of reasons. Sink, tub, and toilet clogs can be relatively simple – and can often be cleared with a plunger. When all the drains in your home are clogged and backing up, it’s time to call the professionals at Marlin Services. Leave the big jobs to the experts and have your repairs, leaks, and clogs taken care of as they occur. It’s best not to wait and take a chance of leaks damaging walls, floors, cabinets, and more.

It takes a professional plumber to clear main line clogs and repair or replace pipe damage. In the case of tree roots growing through main line pipes, the professionals can bore through roots to clear the main line for clear running pipes.

When main line pipes start to deteriorate, you’ll need the plumber to replace those pipes for you. Indoor pipes are simpler to repair than the underground drain lines.

NOTE: Homeowners are responsible for the repair, maintenance, drain clearing, and pipe replacement on their own property. The homeowner is responsible for pipes, starting at the connection point of the city sewer system as well as those leading to the house and including home’s plumbing situation. This includes lateral lines and all main line plumbing in the home.

THINK PREVENTION WHEN IT COMES TO DRAINS:

• Avoid using toilets to throw away trash
• Avoid disposing of wipes, feminine hygiene products, diapers, matches, paper towels, cotton tips, etc., into toilets
• Keep bathroom drains clear of hair clogs
• Be mindful of the foods disposed of in food disposers

At Marlin, we know the importance of a well-running plumbing system, and we recommend keeping your pipes and drains in good working order for your best comfort and efficiency. Repair immediately, replace as needed, and maintain on a regular basis.

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PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR VACATION

It’s always a good idea to perform your own seasonal home inspection as you move into a new season. When it comes to summer and summer vacations, you’ll want peace of mind in knowing your home is in tip top condition and that all repairs have been taken care of by professionals. Plumbing is one of those things that can easily be forgotten and go unchecked until there’s a major issue. With summer upon us, we want to share tips that can help keep your home running well and allow you to relax and enjoy the season and your vacation. Check these out:

• Check for water leaks indoors before you leave home on vacation. Key locations to check are sinks, showers, tubs and toilets for leaks, and be sure to have any leaks repaired before vacation. Also, check around major appliances for leaks and possible issues that need attention.
  
• Be sure to check for outdoor plumbing leaks as well. Perform a quick tour of your yard and checking all the water faucets, drip system, and pool plumbing too.
• Turn off water at the main shut-off valve, unless there’s reason to leave it on when on vacation.
• Toilets collect bacteria, and it’s a good idea to pour a half a cup of chlorine bleach into each toilet bowl before leaving on a trip.
• If you are leaving for a long time, have a neighbor or friend turn the water on and run the faucets at least once a month. They can also run the dishwasher and flush toilets to keep them functioning well and eliminate unwanted odors during your time away.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS VACATION REMINDERS:

• Before vacation, unplug small appliances, computers, TVs, lamps, etc., in order to save on utilities
• Make sure smoke detectors and thermostats have fresh batteries and are in good working condition.
• Leave emergency contact information for your house sitter. Be sure to include a list of names and contact information, including Marlin Services for Plumbing & Air Conditioning needs, your electrician, yard, pool service, and others – just in case.

Have a great summer and memorable vacation with family and friends. Enjoy the summer with your home in good working order.

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We are all so busy these days. Laundry is something that seems to keep piling up with no end in sight. We want to get it done as quickly as possible and get in and out of the laundry room so we can enjoy the sunshine of Arizona. It’s easy to become complacent and overlook simple steps which keep things running smoothly in the laundry, conserve energy and keep your family safe. Sometimes these simple steps seem so minor, we feel like they cannot really make a big difference in our lives. But they really do help and can prevent trouble prematurely, like having to replace your washer and dryer earlier than expected. 

• Run the washing machine only when it has a full load.
• Inspect washing machine hoses for signs of wear. Replace rubber hoses with stainless steel braided hoses. (Available from your Marlin Service Tech.) They last longer and are resistant to leaks and cracks.
• Ensure that all drains have strainers to keep hair, soap and debris from entering and clogging the drain lines.
• Use a strainer on your washing machine hose. Marlin has strainers specially designed to fit laundry hoses.
• Check exposed pipes under sinks for signs of leaks.
• Apply an enzyme drain cleaner (available from Marlin Services) to laundry drain lines once each month to keep lint and detergent scum from building up and causing clogs.
• To prevent sewer gases from backing up into your home through your laundry sink drain or other infrequently used drains, periodically pour a bucket of water down the drain to keep the trap seal full.
• Install a flood alarm to warn of water from the washing machine or water heater leaking from the appliance or overflowing sinks.
• Conserve energy and prevent scalding by checking the temperature setting on your water heater. It should not be above 120 degrees Fahrenheit or medium setting on older models.
• Consider replacing a worn out washing machine with a more efficient front-load model.
• Never store flammable liquids such as gasoline, adhesives or solvents near the water heater, furnace or other gas-fired appliance as they may ignite.

You don’t want to be in the market for a new washer and dryer very often. The average life span is somewhere between 12 and 13 years. Follow these simple tips and maybe you can extend the life of these appliances even longer.

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We all know when to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But did you know about Fix a Leak Week?

It’s March 17– 23, 2014. Some cities have festivals and fun planned around this week and Phoenix is one of them. Check it out and join in the fun.

http://www.fixaleakweekaz.com/

Fix a Leak Week was conceived by WaterSense and the (EPA) and is celebrated in March to remind Americans to check their household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. An astonishing amount of water is wasted each year as a result of simple leaks.

•  1 Trillion Gallons: More than 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted each year nationwide as a result of household leaks.
• 10,000 Gallons of Water: 10,000 gallons of water is the equivalent of the water used for 270 loads of laundry. It is the average wasted per household because of leaks.
• 90 Gallons per Day: 10% of households have leaks that waste 90 gallons of water per day.

To give you an idea how much 1 trillion gallons of water is – this equals the water usage of 11 million households!

There is a lot of good information on the Fix a Leak websites:

How to Read Your Water Meter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlu8TnmTU-g&feature=plcp

Looking for Water Service Line Leaks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNifQKf-wKY&feature=youtu.be

Checking for Water Leaks in Your Home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEd5_SnIuqw&feature=plcp

Looking for Pool, Spa and Water Feature Leaks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lBCIL-4uJ0&feature=plcp

The EPA Fix a Leak website also has some valuable information:
http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html

If you think your water bills are higher than they should be, check your faucets, showerheads, toilets and outdoor fixtures for leaking. If you are unsure how to do it, call a professional. It will save you money, in the long run. It will also help save our planet’s ever-dwindling water supply.

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How to Clean Your Aerator

If you have been experiencing low water pressure from your faucet, you may want to spend some time looking into why that’s happening. Marlin Services will be giving you a few ways to properly check your faucet. This will help you find the cause of your low water pressure problems. Start by checking the aerator of your faucet to see if it leaks when the water is on. If so, this may be caused by lime buildup and sediment blocking and will need to be cleaned in order to get your water pressure back to normal.

First: Unscrew the aerator from the faucet. If it has to much build up to remove with your hands, get a pair of pliers to help loosen it. {To make sure you don’t scratch or damage your sink, wrap the jaws of the pliers with a cloth – & then remove}

Second: Take the spray head apart so you can begin your cleaning process.

Third: Soak the aerator in vinegar to help loosen the sediment buildup. Then get a small brush to remove any additional blockage in the spray head.

Forth: You can now reassemble your aerator by screwing it back into place.

If for some reason you are still having trouble with your faucet or plumbing…
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Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal:

Everyone appreciates their garbage disposal when it works properly, but rarely do people think about how to keep their garbage disposal clean. Your friends at Marlin Services want to provide you with a few helpful tools to consider when cleaning your garbage disposal.

If you are experiencing foul odors from food build up, try grinding up lemon rinds {while water is running} for about 30 seconds. Once those have been discarded, pour a small amount of liquid dish detergent into the garbage disposal {Also when water is running}. Follow that by running water for an additional 30 seconds to make sure everything has flushed through the pipes. These tips should help with any foul smells from leftover food debris or buildup.

Remember, if you are encountering any other difficulties with your home plumbing system; contact us immediately so we can assist you with any of your plumbing needs.
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Marlin wants to provide you with some important information this week. It’s about the “Drip! Drip! Drip!” sound that is happening in your bathroom or kitchen. Read below to find out 3 new ways to celebrate a Fix a Leak Week!
Be sure to call Marlin Plumbing and Air Conditioning for any repairs or any leaks that need to be fix.

This week and every week!

Citation: Demeur

According to EPA Watersence by, Stephanie Thornton:

1) Get the kids involved: The most effective messengers in today’s “green” movement are often children. If you want to spread the word to parents that it’s time to fix that leak, why not enlist their kids?

2) Get Smart: Did you know that minor household leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted annually in the United States? That’s enough water to supply Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico for more than a year! Lean the facts about leaks so you can make the case to customers.

3) Get Online: Get connected with us on FACEBOOK or TWITTER to make sure you don’t waste any water. Since, “The average household wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water each year from leaks.”

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