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Should You Replace Your Galvanized Pipes? A Pittsburgh Plumber's Honest Take If you own a home in Pittsburgh that was built before 1960, there's a good chance you have galvanized pipes hiding behind your walls. And there's an even better chance they're nearing the end of their useful life — or already past it. We […]

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The 3 Most Common AC Repairs We See Every Spring As temperatures start to rise, spring AC repairs become one of the most common service calls we see. After months of sitting idle, air conditioning systems often show signs of wear the moment they’re turned back on. For many homeowners, that first warm day is […]

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Should You Leave Faucets Dripping During Extreme Cold to Prevent Frozen Pipes? When temperatures drop into the teens and below, many homeowners ask the same question: should you leave faucets dripping during extreme cold? You’ve probably heard this advice before, but not everyone understands why it works, when it’s necessary, or which faucets actually need […]

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Winter-Proofing Your Pittsburgh Home: A Local Tech’s Guide to Surviving the Cold Months December’s here, and if you’ve lived in Pittsburgh long enough, you know what that means—furnaces working overtime, pipes at risk, and that first real cold snap that tests every weak point in your home. I’ve been running service calls across the Steel […]

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How Loud is Too Loud? Decoding Weird AC Noises Odd noises coming from your air conditioner aren’t just annoying—they’re usually your system’s way of telling you that something’s wrong. Whether it’s a clicking, buzzing, hissing, or banging noise, understanding what these sounds mean can help you take the right steps before a small issue becomes […]

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There are numerous things you can do to Save Money on your utility bills. Regardless of the type of energy you are using, you can reduce your consumption of energy by installing energy-efficient devices in your home, as well as reducing the energy requirements of your home. The following are some ideas to get you […]

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Lets Keep Our Drains Clean Anyone looking to clean a drain will have to invest some time and effort into the project if they want to do the job right. Yet Do It Yourself (DIY) drain cleaning methods can often be problematic. Most times, you are better off calling a plumbing Pittsburgh expert as a […]

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Why You Should Call a Professional Plumber Instead of DIY From clogged drains to mysterious leaks, plumbing problems are an inevitable part of homeownership. And while YouTube videos might make a DIY fix look tempting, taking plumbing repairs into your own hands often leads to more headaches—and higher costs—than calling in an expert. At Pittsburgh’s […]

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The Myths About Plumbing Unfortunately for many people, conventional plumbing wisdom is just as fallible as all other kinds of oversimplified information. That’s why Pittsburgh’s leading plumbing service, Pittsburgh's Best Choice, has prepared this list of the most popular and dangerous plumbing myths out there today. Whether you own your own home or you’re renting […]

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Did You Know? Your home heating system is vital to keeping your home warm during the winter months. The process it takes to heat your home requires attention to not only the unit, but also your home itself. Here are some key things that you should know about taking care of your home heating system […]

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