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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Innovation and technology can make a significant difference in the convenience of daily living. Delta’s NightLight toilet seat is smart innovation, which solves nighttime bathroom concerns.
With the Delta’s NightLight toilet seat you experience many benefits:

• Toilet seat offers a gentle, guiding light for nighttime convenience to easily maneuver to the toilet without turning on room lights – and uses a soft blue LED light
• Light is set on a self-activated, automatic timer which helps conserve energy
• Slow-closing seat to avoid slamming
• Quick-release seat makes for ease of cleaning
• No-Slip Seat Bumpers prevent seat from shifting
• Makes nighttime bathroom trips easier and more convenient

This NightLight toilet seat helps eliminate the need for turning on room lights that awaken others during the night and it helps you find your way to the toilet much easier at night. Enjoy the convenience.

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Along with the professional and expert service at Marlin, we also offer you high efficiency and quality, name brand products that go easy on your budget.

Faucets, shower heads, toilets and more, at Marlin we feature the finer brands like
Kohler and Delta for kitchens and bathrooms. We know style, innovation, water conservation, efficiency, and of course, quality are important to you as a home or business owner. Through the years, we have experienced many brands and these are what we consider the exceptional brands. Kohler and Delta are names to trust. Check their web sites for products that are available.

A garbage disposal is essential in most kitchens today and at Marlin we feature a workhorse brand called InSinkErator. You can find a variety of disposal sizes that quietly and powerfully eliminate food waste, keep odors out of your trash and provide a cleaner, more functional kitchen.
InSinkErator has played a major part in kitchens for more than 70 years and has helped keep kitchens clean and hygienic—and they are environmentally responsible. Let us help you find the one that fits your needs.

Whether you are at home or have a commercial building, American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning systems assure you will enjoy high-quality efficient, dependable, and affordable solutions for your indoor comfort. For more than 130 years, American Standard has been changing and perfecting the way we live indoors. At Marlin, you’ll have a full selection to choose from. Remember, with greater efficiency comes greater savings!

It can be daunting to select an air conditioning unit when you don’t know what to look for in a system. Frigidaire is a brand that goes above and beyond in efficiency and comfort for home or business.

ACs today are far more efficient than those of 10 years ago and Frigidaire makes high-efficiency air conditioners that can help you save on your utility bills—and they’re budget-friendly as well!

When it comes to water heaters both residential and commercial, Bradford White is featured at Marlin for numerous reasons. These quality water heaters are available in almost any configuration you need such as natural gas, propane, and electric. Bradford White delivers what you need.

When the time arises for repair, maintenance, or replacement of air conditioners, heaters, drains, and plumbing – Marlin is here to help you make informed decisions about the products to best fit your needs.
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Water-efficient plumbing is making a difference in today’s water and energy bills. Take a look at these excerpts from Contractor Magazine, “10 reasons why plumbing matters”.

Plumbing manufacturing innovations to gain water efficiency have dramatically reduced the amount of water used through toilets, showerheads, faucets and other plumbing products. For example, WaterSense plumbing products meeting Environmental Protection Agency criteria have saved consumers 757 billion gallons of water and $14.2 billion in water and energy bills since 2006, according to the EPA.

To assure customer satisfaction, WaterSense products are certified to perform as well or better than standard models – all while saving at least 20 percent more water.

The increased use of water-efficient plumbing is important, yet often overlooked, part of the water sustainability solution. The EPA estimates that the United States could save 3 trillion gallons of water and more than $17 billion dollars annually if every U.S. household converted to WaterSense products. High-efficiency plumbing in commercial facilities can help save even more.

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We all know water is a precious resource and especially in the desert, where we live. Water is essential to our everyday lives. That said, it is important that we do our part in conserving and protecting our water supply. Look at our neighbors in California who are experiencing many hardships due to scarcity of water.

We can make simple changes to our water consumption that can have a great impact on our lives and the environment. Here are ways we all can help our water conservation:

• In Greater Phoenix, outdoor water use accounts for approximately 70% of our household water use.
• Swimming pools can lose up to 15,000 gallons of water every year due to evaporation.
• Cover your pool when it is not in use to save on evaporation.
• Check your pool for leaks and repair them quickly.
• Conserve water with a variable-speed pool pump.

Inside the home, there are numerous ways to save on water usage:

• Careful not to let excess water run from faucets and showers.
• Reuse water from cooking and rinsing.
• Wash fruits and vegetables in a pan of water, rather than running excess water from the tap.
• Water houseplants or outdoor plants with re-purposed water from the kitchen and bath.

In the bathroom: showers, toilets and faucets can waste up to 30% of indoor water. Conserve on the amount of water you run while showering and washing in morning and evenings. It all adds up.

• Install water-efficient faucets, shower heads and toilets.
• Take shorter showers and use less bathwater in the tub.
• You can collect cold bath water or shower water for watering plants.

In the laundry room, older washers can use up to 50 gallons of water, and newer Energy Star washers only use 18-20 gallons per load.

• Adjust water level to the size load for greater efficiency.
• Wash clothes in cold water for energy savings.
• Check washing machine hoses for leaks and replace them immediately.

Now, these water-saving tips are easy enough for us to each go out and make a difference.

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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 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.

For more information on how we can help you save BIG this season, contact us NOW: (602) 470-1040

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